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Native America Calling: Is the end of federal support for Native businesses in sight?
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Is the end of federal support for Native businesses in sight?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling denying race-conscious college admissions has Native business owners on alert over the far-reaching implications beyond higher education.

A recent federal judge’s decision puts an additional hurdle in front of Native businesses when it comes to a program in place to diversify federal contracts. Some experts and Native small business owners worry it’s only the beginning of a new system that will mean fewer successful Native entrepreneurs.

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The seal of the U.S. Small Business Administration is seen outside of the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Photo by Indianz.Com (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

Guests on Native America Calling
Annette Hamilton (member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas), vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Stephine Poston (Sandia Pueblo), CEO and president of Poston and Associates, LLC

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