The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is working towards attaining self-sufficiency and to better serve the needs of Akwesasne community members. The keys to self-sufficiency are sound economic development and the provision of essential government services to reservation residents. The Tribe strives to strengthen tribal government, while at the same time maintaining traditional Mohawk values. The Tribe and its two gaming operations--Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Mohawk Bingo Palace--directly employ around 1,100 tribal members and non-Natives. It's more than 100 tribally registered business also provide hundreds of employment opportunities and licensed enterprises provide revenue that supports health and senior services, Boys & Girls Club, fire and police departments, and a host of other community programs. The Tribe has helped make Akwesasne an economic engine for Northern New York State and attempts to keep the region viable for businesses. The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.