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18 December 2024 Brian Edwards
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded more than $103 million in unrestricted funding to Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the country, marking one of the largest single investments in Native financial institutions.
15 Dec
WASHINGTON — A $20 billion federal investment in clean energy projects could unlock up to $250 billion in total funding for disadvantaged communities, including tribal nations, Sen. Edward J. Markey...
December 15
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...
December 15
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Strategic Partnerships, Native CDFI Network, and Michigan-based technology firm Syncurrent announced a 10-year partnership that will provide...
December 15
The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has expanded its cannabis operations with the opening of its third Red Falcon Tribal dispensary in Yucca Valley, Calif, marking continued growth in...
Mike Everett has helped allocate thousands of acres of Alaskan wilderness to Alaska Native veterans who missed their chance at land ownership while serving during the Vietnam War.
 
Advances in artificial intelligence technology have prompted fears of a rogue, coldly logical AI taking over the world. Meanwhile, the AI in use at Skokomish Indian Tribal Enterprises (SITE) seems content with filing invoices.
Sam McCracken, the founder of Nike's Native American-focused N7 business and a member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux tribe, has announced plans to retire from the footwear company in 2025 after 28 years of service.
U.S. Treasurer Chief Marilynn "Lynn" Malerba, the first Native American to hold the position, is stepping down this week after overseeing significant expansions in tribal economic development and investment programs during her two-year tenure at the Department of Treasury.
Tribal gaming faces both challenges and opportunities as 2024 comes to a close, with two major developments highlighting the complex relationship between tribes and states.
The number of Native American farmers continues to decrease as more farmers retire and fewer young farmers step in to take their place.
Two tribally owned tobacco companies have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review whether Nebraska can enforce state tobacco regulations on sales occurring within the Winnebago Indian Reservation.
From a historic return of sacred land in Rhode Island to a potential game-changing land swap in Alaska, Native nations saw significant movement on land transfers and policy changes over the past few weeks.
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.
Three of the world’s leading Indigenous tourism organizations have united to tackle a growing challenge: protecting authentic tourism experiences from cultural misrepresentation and non-Native operators cashing in on the booming market.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday that it would dedicate up to $15 million in tribal-specific funding as part of a broader $100 million habitat restoration and coastal resilience grant program.