Chairman Fox: Oil Crisis Threatens to ‘Knockout’ MHA Nation’s Economy
The real “left hook” for the MHA Nation will come in May, followed by the “power-punch knockout” in June, “when we could lose 80 to 90% of our revenue,” said MHA Nation Chairman Mark N. Fox, who favors boxing analogies. If oil prices don’t rebound, the Tribe stands to...
Digital Expansion of Native Business Allows Unencumbered News Delivery to Indian Country During Pandemic
Native Business’ move to digital distribution via the Native Business App and increased investment in our digital platforms have empowered our media company to continue operations unencumbered by the coronavirus pandemic and financial crisis.
Indian Country and Beyond Celebrates U.S. Representative Deb Haaland’s Confirmation as New Secretary of the Interior
Native Business Magazine founders and publishers, Gary and Carmen Davis, are pictured with Deb Haaland who was recently confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of the Interior. March 16, 2021 - In a historic first, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Debra Haaland (D-N.M.)...
Preliminary Injunction: Treasury Cannot Disburse Any Tribal CARES Funding to ANCs
Judge Amit Mehta has issued a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction barring Treasury from distributing any COVID-19 relief funds to ANCs.
Small Casinos Can Now Get PPP Funds. The Race Is On
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.
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Grand Canyon Closes Indefinitely After Tribal Insistence
The Navajo Nation, whose lands abut the Grand Canyon to the east, were among the governments and agencies requesting the closure of the National Park. The Grand Canyon closed indefinitely to visitors April 1 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Tourists access...
McCabe LLC Providing Tribal Stimulus Funding Application, Accounting Assistance
On March 27, the United States Congress and President Trump signed a $2.2 trillion stimulus plan into law. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $8 billion, set-aside for Tribal government expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19...
COVID-19 Spurs Glove Manufacturer on Navajo Nation Into Rapid Production
A manufacturer of medical-grade nitrile gloves situated on Navajo land is meeting a critical need for personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and first responders amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Files Emergency Injunction With DC Court
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Cedric Cromwell speaks at a Tribal rally for its sovereign rights to land in front of the U.S. Capitol in November 2018. (Photo by Native Business)The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe asked the District Court for the District of Columbia on...
Shinnecock and Southampton Collaborate With COVID-19 Billboard Message
A July 2019 photo of Shinnecock leaders in front of their billboard in Southampton The Shinnecock Nation's previously controversial billboard off Highway 27 (also known as Sunrise Highway) in Southampton, New York, is now being used to issue advisories related to the...

