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24 January 2025 Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner
WINNEBAGO, Nebraska — Thirty years after Ho-Chunk, Inc., was launched in a spare bedroom in Lance Morgan’s apartment, the award-winning tribal enterprise has grown into an international corporation that projects revenue of $600 million and employment of 3,000 people by the year’s end.
25 Jan
The Chin’an Gaming Hall operated by the Native Village of Eklutna has opened its doors following a contentious path to its launch.
January 25
President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing billions in clean energy funding raises questions for tribal renewable energy projects, though experts say its impact appears limited.
January 23
The new year is bringing a wave of job changes and board appointments across Indian Country. Native leaders are stepping into executive roles and governance positions in finance, energy, education,...
January 22
The Suquamish Tribe and Port of Seattle have signed a new memorandum of agreement (MOA), establishing partnerships on economic development, environmental protection, and other shared priorities.
The Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) and the federally recognized Tulalip Tribes have signed the state’s first-ever data sharing agreement.
 
The Biden administration announced $9.6 million in federal transit grants to 26 American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities across 14 states, funding improvements to public transportation systems through the Federal Transit Administration's Tribal Transit Program.
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.
The Koi Nation’s planned Sonoma County casino received federal approval last week, clearing the way for a Chickasaw Nation enterprise to help develop and operate the property under a 2022 agreement.
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.
A tribal economic development corporation and an Alpena developer are partnering to revive a once-popular Michigan burger chain known for value-pricing and drive-through service in the 1990s.
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.
An Idaho gold mine approved by the U.S. Forest Service faces stiff opposition from the Nez Perce Tribe that could halt the project, pending an independent review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).