BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, is pleased to announce that its Next Generation Initiative presented a donation to Spirit of Sovereignty in the Tribal Leader’s Lounge at the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Tradeshow and Convention on March 29, 2023.

The donation was presented in the Tribal Leader’s Lounge with special guests Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. (Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association), David Garelick (Spirit of Sovereignty Liaison), Travis Foley (Executive Vice-President of BMM Testlabs) and Holly Billy (Senior Tribal Services Manager for BMM Testlabs).

”Spirit of Sovereignty is an IGA-advised donor fund that helps make higher education a reality for deserving Indian students,” Billy said. “The values and mission of BMM Testlabs’ Next Generation Initiative match the goals of the Spirit of Sovereignty and we are grateful for the opportunity to support their efforts.”

“We greatly appreciate BMM Testlabs’ support for our goals of elevating indigenous students through flexible scholarships tailored to their needs,” Garelick said. BMM Testlabs’ generosity will help hard-working young men and women in Indian Country pursue their dreams of higher education. Our advisory board, community donors and strategic partners believe education is a vital component of sovereignty. Opportunities for higher education today ensure that Indian youth become the qualified leaders of tomorrow.”

“BMM Testlabs’ Next Generation Initiative provides access to financial and educational resources to ensure the success of Tribal youth,” Billy concluded. “This initiative has been active for seven years and we look forward to providing more and more assistance to Tribal communities over the next few years.”

For more information about Spirit of Sovereignty, please visit https://SpiritOfSov.org/. For more information about BMM Testlabs’ Next Generation Initiative, please visit https://BMM.com/We-Care/Next-Generation/.