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16 February 2025 Chez Oxendine
Native leaders called for mandatory funding of Indian Health Service and tax parity with states during Senate testimony this week, pointing to a $9,000 gap in per-patient healthcare spending between Native and non-Native communities.
14 Feb
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to investigate and try to claw back $20 billion in clean energy grants awarded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), including about $1.5...
February 13
Michigan's largest tribal nation is grappling with a widespread system shutdown after a ransomware attack forced the closure of all five Kewadin Casino locations and disrupted critical services for...
February 12
The Prairie Island Indian Community announced the launch of a farming, processing, and distribution facility as Minnesota tribes expand their role in the state’s emerging cannabis market.
February 12
The state of Alaska has filed a lawsuit against the Native Village of Eklutna, the Department of the Interior, and the National Indian Gaming Commission over an alleged violation of longstanding...
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) urged federal officials to protect tribal programs as agencies implement new diversity and equity policies, following disruptions...
 
The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi's economic development company acquired a Michigan warehousing firm and 156 acres of land, marking a significant expansion of the tribe's non-gaming business portfolio.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Treasury announced an additional $8.6 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding for tribal governments on Friday, bringing the program's total tribal allocations to more than $530 million.
Last week, I attended an annual summit in Washington, D.C., where community development financial institution (CDFI) leaders gathered to discuss their vision for expanding access to capital in Native communities.
Minnesota tribes could tap into the $150 billion sports betting market under one of three bills introduced recently in the state legislature, though each proposal takes a different approach to legalization.
The first Indigenous woman to win a James Beard Award for Best Chef has closed her restaurant in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
NDN Collective said it appointed Wizipan Little Elk Garriott as its new president, bringing federal policy experience and tribal economic development expertise to the Rapid City, S.D.-based organization.
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is expanding its hospitality portfolio with the purchase of a 16-room motel in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., with plans to continue use of the building as a revenue driver for the tribe.
Akima, an Alaska Native Corporation-owned government contractor, has secured a $55 million contract to modernize IT infrastructure for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command while also earning recognition for its veteran employment initiatives.
A Florida man has been indicted for allegedly selling fake Native American jewelry at art shows across the United States, according to the Department of Justice.
In early fall, Dr. Annette Reed concluded 26 years in various roles supporting Native American students at Sacramento State. Her tenure included serving as director for Native American Studies, chair for the Department of Ethnic Studies, and a part-time job with the college president’s office.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians expanded its transportation portfolio by extending seasonal seaplane service with Kenmore Air, adding international flights between Tacoma and Victoria, British Columbia.
A tribally owned enterprise has broken new ground in the renewable energy market, paving the way for other Native enterprises to compete in the growing global offset sector.