With unanimous support from not only the U.S. Senate, but dozens of Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, and Indian health organizations, Rear Admiral Michael D. Weahkee (Zuni) was confirmed as director of the Indian Health Service on April 21.
READ MORENative Ag Could Get Boost From NAAF Grants; Applications Due in June
by Native Business Staff | Apr 25, 2020 | Agriculture, Happening Now, News
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) was established after the 1999 Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit settlement.
READ MORETribal Leaders Respond to Assertions by Okla. Legislators That New Gaming Compacts Are ‘Legally Flawed’
by Native Business Staff | Apr 24, 2020 | Gaming, Happening Now, Legislative / Policy, News
Oklahoma House and Senate leaders sent a joint letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt stating that he overstepped his authority when he signed gaming compacts with the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the Comanche Nation.
READ MORESmall Casinos Can Now Get PPP Funds. The Race Is On
by Native Business Staff | Apr 24, 2020 | Banking / Finance, Featured, Gaming, Happening Now, Legislative / Policy, News
The Trump Administration has scrapped a rule preventing casinos from receiving loans under the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), a move that could bring huge benefits to Native communities that rely on gaming as a source of income.
READ MOREUSDA Signs Off on Blackfeet, Cayuga and Sac & Fox Hemp Plans
by Native Business Staff | Apr 24, 2020 | Cannabis, Featured, Federal, Happening Now, News
The Blackfeet Nation, the Cayuga Nation and the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa got the go-ahead to implement their hemp...
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