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...
Ho-Chunk, Inc. Gets Gaming Initiatives on Nebraska’s November Ballot
“We’re talking about Nebraska entities investing in Nebraska so the jobs, the taxes, and the profits all stay in Nebraska,” said Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., in a video posted by Keep the Money in Nebraska, a campaign supporting the gaming...
Chief Washakie Foundation Establishes Fund to Benefit University of Wyoming and Wind River Reservation
The excellence fund was established through a $90,000 gift from the Chief Washakie Foundation and will be maintained in perpetuity by the University of Wyoming Foundation. The Chief Washakie Foundation has established an endowment fund at the University of Wyoming...
First Black Editor of Harper’s Bazaar Shines a Light on Indigenous-Owned Ah-Shí Beauty
“Diné/Naahiłi Girl Magic,” celebrates Ahsaki Báá LaFrance-Chachere on Facebook. “Indigenous Black Girl Magic.” Ah-Shí Beauty is featured in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar showcasing Rihanna on the cover. Ah-Shí Beauty translates to “This is my beauty.” ...
10 Leadership Lessons From CEOs of Tribal Enterprises and Native-Owned Businesses
Left to right: Stephanie A. Bryan, Tribal Chair & CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians; Jason Campbell, CEO of Sovereign Power; Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Hotels & Casinos; and Kathy George (Seneca), CEO of FireKeepers Casino HotelStrong Leadership...
Native Business NEWS
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, ROAR Digital to Roll Out Retail & Mobile Sports Betting
Through a partnership with ROAR Digital, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde will introduce BetMGM Sportsbook at Spirit Mountain Casino, Oregon's largest casino. A mobile, on-reservation app is forthcoming, and the Tribe and ROAR will take digital sports betting...
SBA, Treasury Release New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness PPP Applications
SBA’s new rules have been published; last day to apply for a PPP loan is June 30 Yesterday the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan...
Sports Betting Industry Poised to Emerge From COVID-19 Crisis Strong as Ever
In 2020, analysts projected sports betting would really take off. But COVID-19 spurred sporting event cancellations across the globe, leading to the fundamental problem that there can be no betting on major sports if no sports are being played. If NFL and college...
Afognak Native Corp. Acquires Retail Chain With $80M in Annual Revenue
The Brown Jug chain boasts $80 million in annual revenue and 218 employees. Afognak will leverage its acquisition of Brown Jug to serve as a responsible leader in retail sales. “Our focus is on promoting safe use and compliance,” said Alisha Drabek, executive vice...
Move to Strip MHA Nation of Missouri River Mineral Rights Is a ‘Land Grab’ and ‘Attack on Our Trust Resources’
“I’m not gonna be around this earth that long,” MHA Nation Chairman Mark N. Fox acknowledged, “but I’ll tell you what. If it takes 100 years to resolve this... then 100 years it shall be." For nearly two centuries, up until recently, the federal government has...

