Aleut Community Receives Grant for Aeronautics Training from Economic Development Administration
The internship and mentorship opportunities provided will immediately prepare residents for existing jobs, while building the capacity for automated commercial aircraft manufacturing in the region. WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced...
Dual Taxation: One of the Biggest Impediments to Economic Development in Indian Country
“It takes the feds three to five years to build one mile of Indian Reservation Road (IRR). Under their formula, however, it would take us 500 years to finish our roads. So they’re not really helping, which means that we’re using our resources to fix these problems.”...
The MBDA American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Business Center Grant Competition is Open
Register now for the June 8th pre-application conference and learn more about this opportunity. The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking proposals to operate one of 13 American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (AIANNH) MBDA Business...
California Energy Commission Awards $5 Million+ in Grant Funding to Indian Energy for Camp Pendleton Energy Storage Demonstration Project
Indian Energy, LLC Founder Allen G. CadreauSan Diego, Calif., January 15, 2020 – San Diego-based energy developer, Indian Energy LLC, has accepted a grant of more than $5 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop and demonstrate long-duration,...
Culturally Insensitive Phrases Still Permeate U.S. Businesses
Rather than downplay them as “merely words or symbols,” these small changes represent a willingness to listen to and truly hear Native voices.
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Indian Country Is Pivotal to a Diverse Coalition of Voters
Faith Holyan, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, says: “We are a political force that can make a difference in 2020. I am excited to serve as the Indian Gaming ambassador to help bring awareness to the importance of getting to the polls.” (NIGA) NIGA Kicks Up 'My Vote...
Cherokee Nation to Debut Cherokee Language Animated Film Inage’i at Drive-In
The Cherokee language animated series ᎢᎾᎨᎢ, pronounced “Inage’i”, premieres at a drive-in theater on September 4th, during the 68th annual Cherokee National Holiday. The project, presented by the Cherokee Nation Film Office and produced by FireThief Productions, was...
From the Editor: Diversifying Revenue Streams & Uniting in Solidarity
Native Business Executive Editor Carmen Davis (Makah/Chippewa-Cree/Yakama) reflects on economic diversification and why it matters now more than ever in our weekly “From the Editor.”For years, much of Indian Country has thought Indian gaming impervious to disruption....
Navajo Nation President Nez to Keynote Tonight’s Democratic National Convention
The Democrats have selected 17 of the “next generation of party leaders” to speak via video Tuesday night, including Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez will deliver a keynote address to the Democratic National Convention tonight....
Modified Timeline for Census Collection Increases Pressure on Tribal Response
Experts have blamed low Tribal response to the 2020 Census on the lack of Internet access in Indian Country and the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has hit some Tribal areas such as the Navajo Nation (pictured) particularly hard. (Navajo...
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