Secretary Of Interior Strips Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe of its Land
“It begs the question, what is driving our federal trustee's crusade against our reservation?” asks Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chairman Cedric Cromwell. (Photo by Native Business Magazine)The U.S. Department of the Interior has “disestablished” the Mashpee Wampanoag...
CARES Act to Deliver $10B to Indian Country, Previous Funds Yet to Reach Tribes
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote today on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill that delivers $10 billion in emergency aid to Tribes and Tribal organizations. The bulk of those...
Seminole Tribe Purchases All Rights to Hard Rock Brand, Trademarks in Vegas
Hard Rock International recently purchased all rights to the Hard Rock brand and related trademarks allowing the Seminole Tribe of Florida the agency to open a Hard Rock property in Las Vegas.The Seminole Tribe's 2007 purchase of Hard Rock International marked a...
Human Resources: Navigating Employment Issues in the Face of COVID-19
In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are facing major personnel challenges, and the office of Human Resources is where much of the delicate work is being done. How many people are needed? How much work is there to be done, and can it be done remotely? And...
Breakdown of How the $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill Would Impact Indian Country
A $2 trillion stimulus deal, the largest economic stimulus measure in U.S. history, aims to rescue a shutdown economy amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The agreement reached Wednesday between the White House and Senate leaders would authorize loans and grants to small...
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Michigan Tribal Casinos Enter Sports Betting and Online Gaming Agreements
Pictured: William Hill Sportsbook Tropicana, one of the largest sportsbooks in Atlantic City. A Michigan Tribal casino has partnered with William Hill to bring sports betting to its two casinos.The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) has entered...
Tribes, Organizations Proactively Address Coronavirus Preparedness
The Navajo Nation COVID-19 Preparedness Team meeting at the Office of the President and Vice President in Window Rock, Ariz. on Feb. 28, 2020. The first Tribe in the country to announce the establishment of an official team to monitor, plan, prepare, and coordinate...
Citizen Potawatomi IT Expert Named as First Chief Information Officer for Express
Linda Marie Arredondo will lead Express through an IT transformation.Linda Marie Arredondo, a Citizen Potawatomi Tribal member with an impressive and diverse career in information technology spanning 20 years, has been named Express Employment Professionals’...
Economic Development, Financial Management Experts Launch McCabe Consulting LLC
Sean McCabe [left] and Juan Massey [right] pose for a photo before a panel presentation at the 2020 Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas. (Courtesy McCabe Consulting LLC) Native American economic development, fiscal management and government policy experts have...
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Fight for Trust Status Is About More than Land
“A Tribal land base is critical for the exercise of Tribal sovereignty, and for the protection and continuation of Tribal culture, and represents the foundation for Tribal economic development,” Cromwell has said. (Photo by Native Business Magazine)‘A grave...
Leading Like A Native: Troy Clay Leverages Pokagon Band Strength
Troy Clay is a Native Business Top 30 CEO.“I don’t have all the answers and I am not bashful about that,” says Troy Clay, Pokagon Band of Potawotami, who is President and CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band's business operations....
NIGC Fills Core Leadership Team and Adds 4 Attorneys
Sharon Avery, a citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan (left), and Rea Cisneros, an enrolled member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, will serve together Associate General Counsels for the NIGC.The National Indian Gaming Commission...
CNB: $3.15B Projected 10-Year Impact of its Arkansas Casino Is ‘Conservative’
A recent study indicates that Legends Resort and Casino could make a substantial economic impact on Russellville, Arkansas, to the tune of more than $3.15 billion over 10 years. That’s a “conservative” estimate, says Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), the Tribal...
Juneau-based Goldbelt, Inc. Appoints McHugh Pierre as President & CEO
McHugh Pierre, Goldbelt's Inc. President and CEO (middle), with Richard A. Beasley and Lori Grant (right) at a Shareholder meeting in 2019. Juneau, Alaska-based Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native, for‐profit corporation that derives the majority of its...
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Several Tribal Casinos Announce Temporary Closures Due to Coronavirus
While Tribal casinos nationwide are taking extra precaution to sanitize and protect patrons and employees from potential exposure to Coronavirus, others are temporarily shutting their doors. The list is growing and this is likely incomplete, but among them: In...
DOI Grants Catawba Indian Nation Land in Trust for Casino in North Carolina
Long sought federal approval to open a casino in North Carolina has finally come for the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation.
George R.R. Martin Extends Deadline for Cinematic Arts and Technology Scholarships
George R.R. Martin, the novelist who wrote the HBO series “Game of Thrones”, has extended the deadline for his Cinematic Arts and Technology Scholarships for students at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) to June 1st. Students who demonstrate a passion for...
Google Honors Cherokee Engineer of the Space Age, Mary G. Ross
Today’s Google Doodle honors Cherokee engineer Mary G. Ross, who played a pivotal role in developing the technology that gave birth to the American space program.
Coeur d’Alene Members Get Access to Trillion-Dollar App Economy
Megan Smith, CTO of the U.S., spoke to Coeur d’Alene members about coding and accessing the trillion-dollar app economy from their own homes.
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Podcast Episode 10: Native Entrepreneurs Discuss Private Sector Growth
Panelists on the 10th episode of the Native Business Podcast discuss Native entrepreneurship and explain why a private sector is important to the long-term growth and vitality of economy in Indian Country.
Overnight Success Hardly Ever Is—Just Ask Victoria Vasques
Victoria Vasques with President Milton A. Gordon at Cal State Fullerton’s 18th annual Vision & Visionaries gala April 30. Vasques was among honorees, which Gordon described as “true visionaries, who serve as shining examples of our university's outstanding alumni...
Roxie Schescke: Forging a Path for Native American Businesses
Roxie Schescke says there are two kinds of entrepreneurs. Some entrepreneurs, she says, are born into it. They come from families with generations of business leaders. They are able to quickly pick up business acumen from their environment, allowing them to step into...
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ICE North America Digital Kicks Off Monday With Gaming Experts + Distanced Networking
While gaming industry professionals nationwide were set to arrive in New Orleans this week to attend ICE North America, now more than 1,700 registrants (and counting) are planning to meet virtually. The live-stream ICE North America Digital event will focus on...
Several Tribal Casinos Announce Temporary Closures Due to Coronavirus
While Tribal casinos nationwide are taking extra precaution to sanitize and protect patrons and employees from potential exposure to Coronavirus, others are temporarily shutting their doors. The list is growing and this is likely incomplete, but among them: In...
DOI Grants Catawba Indian Nation Land in Trust for Casino in North Carolina
Long sought federal approval to open a casino in North Carolina has finally come for the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation.
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Golden Opportunity: Tribes Turn to the Sun to Create a New Energy Economy
Dozens of new solar projects are sprouting up on Native lands across the U.S. as Tribes seek new ways to grow and diversify their economies in sustainable ways that advance sovereignty and power their governments and businesses. The U.S. Department of Energy’s...
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After a year and a half of unprecedented success for a Native-owned media business, Native Business has launched the Native Business App, available across iOS and Android platforms!
NIGA, Oneida Nation Honor Rick Hill’s Legacy
Rick Hill, NIGA Chairman Emeritus and former Chairman of the Oneida Nation, has left behind an indelible legacy as a distinguished leader, loyal friend and servant to Indian Country.
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Native Business Magazine’s March 2019 ‘Infrastructure’ Issue Is Here! Ho-Chunk, Inc. CEO Lance Morgan Dishes on Master Planning in the Cover Story
Infrastructure is a topic Indian Country is well aware of, yet it rarely receives the attention it deserves. March 2019 marks our first infrastructure-focused issue of Native Business Magazine, and our fourth issue to date.
Udall: Interior & Environment Funding Bill Secures Strong Investments for Indian Country
The bipartisan bill provides increased funding for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Indian Health Service (IHS) programs, which Udall secured despite the administration’s devastating proposed cuts to this critical funding for Indian Country.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & All Pueblo Council of Governors Establish Relief Fund
Two organizations have stepped up to create the Pueblo Relief Fund: the All Pueblo Council of Governors, representing the leadership of the Pueblos of New Mexico, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, owned and operated by the Pueblos of New Mexico.
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DOE Funds Wind, Solar Infrastructure on Tribal Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing $9 million to fund tribal energy infrastructure projects— helping Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast undeveloped energy resources.
Tribes Use Federal Grants to Pursue Energy Sovereignty
Tribes are developing and expanding renewable energy projects that empower Tribal economic self-sufficiency, with the aid of federal grants and loan guarantees.
Biomass Appeal: Inside the Forest County Potawatomi’s Biogas Plants
The Forest County Potawatomi’s biomass plant opened in 2013. Each year, a total of 16 million gallons of food waste is digested in two 1.3-million-gallon digester tanks.
The December Issue Is Here! Native Business Releases its Finance Issue Featuring Cherokee Nation Treasurer Lacey Horn on the Cover
The second issue of Native Business Magazine is hot off the press and shipping across North America.
‘Nation Building Toolboxes’ to Offer Real-World Lessons From Native Decision Makers
The digital learning guides provide Nation Builders with learning activities and resources they can use to assist Indigenous communities in their drive for self-determination.
Bestselling Author David Emerald: What It Takes to Be a Leader
Bestselling author David Emerald recently discussed what it takes to be a leader in an increasingly complex and challenging world at the Native Edge Institute in Seattle.
