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New York sues to overturn federal protections for Seneca Nation land
New York has sued the Interior Department over a decision to place 207 acres of Seneca Nation land on Grand Island, near Buffalo, under federal…
Alabama-Quassarte leadership dispute draws Kalshi deal into court
A leadership dispute within the Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town has drawn prediction market operator Kalshi into a lawsuit over who had authority to commit the Oklahoma…
Eight Wisconsin tribes join defense of mobile sports betting law
Eight Wisconsin tribal nations have joined the defense of a lawsuit challenging a state law that could pave the way for statewide mobile sports betting…
Colusa Indian Community adds 519 acres to trust lands
The Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians, also known as the Colusa Indian Community, added 519 acres to its trust land base, according to a…
Rappahannock Tribe adds solar power at environmental education lodge
The Rappahannock Tribe announced it installed a 12.32-kilowatt rooftop solar array at the Rappahannock Lodge on Cat Point Creek in Virginia, helping reduce electricity costs…
Choctaw Nation breaks ground on $140M Pocola casino expansion
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced it broke ground Nov. 5 on a $140 million expansion and renovation of Choctaw Casino & Resort in Pocola,…
When Insurers Pulled Back 40 Years Ago, Tribes Built Their Own Solution
Founded by Tribal leaders during an insurance crisis, AMERIND has spent four decades providing insurance coverage, education, and support designed…
California opens $30M home energy upgrade program to tribes
California tribes can apply for a share of $30 million for residential energy upgrades through a state program offering eligible tribes a guaranteed $75,000 base…
SEARHC becomes first tribal health organization in Mayo Clinic Care Network
A tribal health consortium serving 26 Southeast Alaska communities has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, giving local providers access to specialists and clinical resources. …
Mohegan Sun begins $30M arena renovation
Mohegan Sun will invest $30 million in a multiphase renovation of Mohegan Sun Arena, at the tribe-owned resort in Uncasville, Conn. The project will update…
Native CDFI summit puts Indian Country’s next wave of investment in focus
The December gathering in Washington, D.C., connects tribal leaders, lenders, foundations and investors as Native financial institutions grow and federal decisions shape their future.
Senate advances permitting bill despite tribal opposition; final vote expected week of Nov. 16
The U.S. Senate on Monday advanced a permitting reform package despite sustained opposition from tribal leaders who warn it could weaken consultation protections and threaten…
The Briefing | What permitting reform should deliver for tribes
Congress’ push to accelerate energy and infrastructure projects has raised questions about how faster reviews would affect tribes’ ability to protect culturally significant land and…
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Washington made the sausage. Tribes got the weekend to inspect it.
Washington had a busy week. Then it handed Indian Country the weekend shift. On Nov. 4, the Office of Management and Budget issued a letter…
Senators revise permitting bill ahead of Monday vote; tribal concerns remain
A bipartisan bill to speed federal approval of energy and infrastructure projects faces tribal opposition over protections for sacred and historic sites, as the Senate…
Sovereignty Needs Judges. It’s Time to Invest in Them.
Legislative changes, broader criminal jurisdiction and growing commercial economies are bringing more cases to tribal courts. A critical question remains: how are we preparing and supporting the judges who will preside over these courts?
California tribes win Kalshi injunction; CFTC challenges geographic trading limits
Two California tribes secured a federal court order barring Kalshi’s sports event contracts on their lands, a victory tribal gaming leaders say is threatened by…
Washington awards $1.1M to three Native lenders
Three Native community development financial institutions in Washington have been awarded $1.1 million in state grants to expand business financing and technical assistance for entrepreneurs…
George Washington University awarded $1.5M to support Native tourism
George Washington University’s International Institute of Tourism Studies has been selected for a $1.5 million federal cooperative agreement to help tribal nations, tribal organizations and…
Tribes Built the Gaming Industry. Who Will Lead it Next?
Tribal nations built a $46.2 billion gaming industry. Preparing more Native professionals to lead it will require education, mentorship and real opportunities to advance.
Navajo Tech, Chippewa win $9.5M to expand manufacturing training
Navajo Technical University and Chippewa Sustainable Solutions Inc. secured $9.5 million in Small Business Administration awards to train manufacturing workers and help small businesses compete…
Manifest Destiny took Native wealth. Manifest Sovereignty puts it back in Native hands.
Manifest Destiny stripped Native communities of land and wealth. Oweesta’s Chrystel Cornelius makes the case for Manifest Sovereignty — and investing in Native CDFIs to…
Winnebago solar project gives Native women a path into construction jobs
Four Winnebago women helped install a solar array to cut their tribe’s electricity costs. Now, Marie Kills Warrior wants to turn that experience into jobs. …
Mesa Grande adds solar power, prepares first new housing in two decades
Curtis La Chusa, chairman of the Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians, grew up on the tribe’s reservation in rural San Diego County. He…
Michigan Tribal Communities are Driving Tourism On Their Own Terms
For generations, the Anishinaabe of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Gnoozhekaaning) have passed their histories on through oral storytelling.
Tribal leaders scramble to meet OMB’s Friday afternoon deadline for grant-rule consultations
Tribal leaders and Native advocacy organizations face a 2 p.m. ET deadline today to register for consultations next week on federal grant changes that Native…
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