Gary “Litefoot” Davis, Notah Begay III and Other Speakers Announced for Tribal Coronavirus Summit
Gary “Litefoot” Davis (center), Notah Begay III (left), and other distinguished medical and economic professionals will be participating in the virtual summit hosted by Sean McCabe (right). The Tribal Leaders Coronavirus Strategic Response Virtual Summit announced...
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leaves Behind a Country Changed by Her Life of Service
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From the Editor: Tell Your Own Story & Improve Indigenous Representation
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The Pandemic Is Fueling Female Entrepreneurship
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Mentorship directly influences the academic performance, retention and professional outcomes of students, particularly minority students. The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is paving the way for academic coaching in Native communities and informing academic...
Decades of Planning Went Into Tribal Acquisition of Hydroelectric Plant
Flyovers provide a birds-eye view of the Seliš Ksanka Qĺispe Dam in Montana. (Photo Courtesy Energy Keepers, Inc.)A lot of careful planning went into the takeover of the Kerr Dam by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana. In fact, it took 40 years for...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Leaves Behind a Country Changed by Her Life of Service
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen during a public appearance hosted by the Museum of the City of New York at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York, NY, USA on December 15, 2018. (Photo by Albin Lohr-Jones/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP...
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Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act Would Reaffirm Land Taken Into Trust by DOI
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IPCC & IPMI Chairman Ron Shutiva blesses the ground ahead of the groundbreaking for the Avanyu Plaza phase 2 retail space. (Courtesy IPMI)The 19 Pueblo-owned sovereign, economic ecosystem in Albuquerque is continuously growing — most recently with the addition of...
Gary “Litefoot” Davis, Notah Begay III and Other Speakers Announced for Tribal Coronavirus Summit
Gary “Litefoot” Davis (center), Notah Begay III (left), and other distinguished medical and economic professionals will be participating in the virtual summit hosted by Sean McCabe (right). The Tribal Leaders Coronavirus Strategic Response Virtual Summit announced...
The Return of the NFL Is Spurring Sports Betting Revenue
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Little River Holdings Unveils Plans to Revitalize Downtown Manistee, Michigan
The Spirit of the Woods Manistee Gateway project will transform greater Manistee and bolster the Tribal economy. “This development is part of a continued economic development diversification for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians that aims to create new revenue...
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From the Editor: Tell Your Own Story & Improve Indigenous Representation
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The recent return of the biggest sports leagues is satisfying bettor demand that built up during the pandemic.In a COVID-19-crippled economy, with social distancing rules in effect, casinos aren't packing 'em in like they used to. But with the return of professional...
Ho-Chunk, Inc. Gets Gaming Initiatives on Nebraska’s November Ballot
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Choctaw Nation, Bell to Enhance Aviation Tech on Tribal Test Site in Rural Okla.
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Study: Non-Gaming Tribal Businesses in Michigan Generate $288M Economic Impact
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Little River Holdings Unveils Plans to Revitalize Downtown Manistee, Michigan
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Four Tribes’ Federal Construction Contracts Are on the Rise
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Catawba Indian Nation Lands Act Would Reaffirm Land Taken Into Trust by DOI
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Decades of Planning Went Into Tribal Acquisition of Hydroelectric Plant
Flyovers provide a birds-eye view of the Seliš Ksanka Qĺispe Dam in Montana. (Photo Courtesy Energy Keepers, Inc.)A lot of careful planning went into the takeover of the Kerr Dam by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana. In fact, it took 40 years for...
Today Is Buy MBE Day! Infuse More Dollars into Minority-Owned Businesses
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From the Editor: Tell Your Own Story & Improve Indigenous Representation
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McCabe’s Tribal Coronavirus Virtual Summit to Address Initiating Economic Recovery
Melvina McCabe, M.D., health policy adviser, and Sean McCabe, Founder of McCabe CPA & Consulting Group LLC, Diné certified CPA, and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneur (Courtesy McCabe)McCabe CPA & Consulting Group LLC is organizing a summit to discuss the...
This Tribal Hospital Was Ranked Among the Top 8 Percent of U.S. Healthcare Programs
The Choctaw Nation-owned and operated Talihina Hospital received a perfect five-star rating. (Photo by Deidre Elrod/Choctaw Nation) In 1999, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma was the first Tribe to build its own hospital with its own funding. The Choctaw Nation Health...
Today Is Buy MBE Day! Infuse More Dollars into Minority-Owned Businesses
The first-ever “Buy MBE Day” on Saturday, September 19, 2020, encourages you to infuse more dollars into minority-owned businesses. (MBDA)On Saturday, September 19, 2020, a nationwide effort encourages corporations, government buyers, and individuals to purchase goods...
From Batter to Bubbles: Justine Osceola Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Justine Osceola, Founder of Made by Justine O LLC, originally started her career baking cakes. She soon discovered the demand, and her love, of making soaps. (Courtesy Justine Osceola)This article originally appeared in the summer 2019 edition of Native Business...
A Beef With Ag Financing Leads to an Innovative Alternative
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Gary “Litefoot” Davis, Notah Begay III and Other Speakers Announced for Tribal Coronavirus Summit
Gary “Litefoot” Davis (center), Notah Begay III (left), and other distinguished medical and economic professionals will be participating in the virtual summit hosted by Sean McCabe (right). The Tribal Leaders Coronavirus Strategic Response Virtual Summit announced...
James Beard Investment Fund Supports Black & Indigenous-Owned Food & Beverage Businesses
The James Beard Foundation is honoring the immeasurable contributions that Black and Indigenous communities have made to the modern American foodscape through an investment fund. The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous...
Osage Entrepreneur Geoff Hager Put Everything on the Line to Launch Big Elk
"You may have a solid business plan with great analytics, but at the end of the day, people invest in people. You have to get your message across in a short amount of time why someone would want to invest in you," says Geoff Hager, a direct descendant of Osage chief...
19-Pueblo Owned Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. Expands Economic Ecosystem in Albuquerque
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The Return of the NFL Is Spurring Sports Betting Revenue
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From the Editor: Tell Your Own Story & Improve Indigenous Representation
In our weekly “From the Editor,” Native Business Executive Editor Carmen Davis (Makah/Chippewa-Cree/Yakama) speaks to your responsibility to tell your story and reclaim Indigenous representation. If there’s one piece of advice I give to Native entrepreneurs, it’s...
Decades of Planning Went Into Tribal Acquisition of Hydroelectric Plant
Flyovers provide a birds-eye view of the Seliš Ksanka Qĺispe Dam in Montana. (Photo Courtesy Energy Keepers, Inc.)A lot of careful planning went into the takeover of the Kerr Dam by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana. In fact, it took 40 years for...
Carmen Davis Reflects on the Foundations of Native Economy: Land, Water & Infrastructure
In our weekly “From the Editor,” Native Business Executive Editor Carmen Davis (Makah/Chippewa-Cree/Yakama) reflects on the foundational components of Native economy: land, water and resource rights, and infrastructure. “Everything in US history is about the...
Osage Entrepreneur Geoff Hager Put Everything on the Line to Launch Big Elk
"You may have a solid business plan with great analytics, but at the end of the day, people invest in people. You have to get your message across in a short amount of time why someone would want to invest in you," says Geoff Hager, a direct descendant of Osage chief...
Decades of Planning Went Into Tribal Acquisition of Hydroelectric Plant
Flyovers provide a birds-eye view of the Seliš Ksanka Qĺispe Dam in Montana. (Photo Courtesy Energy Keepers, Inc.)A lot of careful planning went into the takeover of the Kerr Dam by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana. In fact, it took 40 years for...
Little River Holdings Unveils Plans to Revitalize Downtown Manistee, Michigan
The Spirit of the Woods Manistee Gateway project will transform greater Manistee and bolster the Tribal economy. “This development is part of a continued economic development diversification for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians that aims to create new revenue...
The Pandemic Is Fueling Female Entrepreneurship
A recent study reveals that female entrepreneurship can improve the global economy to the tune of $2.5 trillion. (iStock) Studies show the pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on women, many of whom are balancing work with motherhood and homeschooling. Yet women...