HEROES Act Includes $20B in Direct Funding to Tribes to Counter Coronavirus Impacts
The newly unveiled House Democratic plan, the HEROES Act, or the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, includes another $20 billion in direct funding for Tribal governments to counter “the fiscal impacts” of the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Doyon, Ltd. Obtains Majority Stake in Tectonic Metals
Doyon, Limited, one of Alaska's largest Native regional corporations, has acquired a 22.3% ownership stake in Tectonic Metals Inc. Doyon's $1,500,000 investment strengthens its existing partnership with the Canadian junior mining company. Tectonic was founded by a...
Native Business Video Learning: Watch this Interview on Tribal Gaming and Sports Betting Operations w/ SDSU Professor Kate Spilde
Professor Spilde reveals how gaming has evolved, and continues to evolve, with the times. Enjoy this one on one interview with Ms. Kate Spilde who is a Professor at San Diego State University (SDSU) and the Endowed Chair of the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming. In...
Bill Would Unleash Emergency Access to Broadband Internet in Indian Country
Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, Deb Haaland (New Mexico-01) and Tom Cole (Okla.-04) and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) on Friday announced the introduction of a bill to unleash emergency access to broadband Internet in Indian...
How COVID-19 Spurred Eighth Generation to Pivot With Purpose
The COVID-19 crisis has compelled Eighth Generation to support its community with a one-time donation of critical PPE and also to pivot operations to increase in-house production. Pictured: Esther Lucero and Louie Gong outside of the Seattle Indian Health Board....
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Reps. Lead Push for Tribal Small Businesses to Access Relief During Coronavirus
Rep. Sharice Davids, Vice-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, said: "It’s essential that Tribal small businesses can access these critical loan programs as Congress intended so they can pay their employees, keep their businesses afloat, and to help...
JC Seneca: Fueling the Economy, Even Amid COVID-19
A business operated by a Seneca Nation entrepreneur is giving its employees a retroactive pay raise.
Postponement of Santa Fe Indian Market to Impact Livelihoods of Native Artists
With Santa Fe Indian Market called off until 2021, Native artists look for virtual avenues to offset their losses.
Infrastructure and Tribal Resistance to Catastrophe: How the Hohokam Survived
The Hohokam irrigated and sustained their crops in desert conditions using a system of canals — the most sophisticated system north of Peru.
MIT Fellowship Seeks Indigenous-Led Solutions to Drive Social, Economic Impact
MIT Solve has launched the third year of its Indigenous Communities Fellowship, seeking Indigenous-led solutions that drive social, environmental, and economic impact in Native communities across the U.S.

