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Tahrohon Wayne “T.W.” Shannon, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, has joined the administration of Republican President Donald Trump.
A new lawsuit claims citizens of the Blackfeet Nation are “losing economic opportunities and business” due to tariffs imposed on Canada.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation is an economic powerhouse (April 8, 2025)
Our population, cultural depth, community development and economy show steady, strategic growth. 
Indigenous business leaders everywhere will have to adjust to the uncertain effects of President Donald Trump’s aggressive new series of tariffs.
Another regulatory action has made it over the finish line at the Bureau of Indian Affairs amid a government-wide freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.
What started as an annual event to help Native small business owners has grown into a launchpad for Navajo entrepreneurs.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (March 17, 2025) (March 17, 2025)
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Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation supports our artists (February 18, 2025)
By the end of 2026, we will have invested $4 million into supporting the Cherokee artist community. 
Native America Calling: The State of Indian Nations in 2025 (February 10, 2025)
The nation’s oldest and largest tribal advocacy group is shaping its strategy for carrying a unified voice to a fractured government and divided public. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation empowers culture of entrepreneurship (January 20, 2025)
Every time a Cherokee finds success in business creation, they are generating wealth and stability for their community. 
North Dakota Monitor: Tribes share priorities with state lawmakers (January 9, 2025)
Tribes, the state and federal government must continue to work together for the benefit of their people, the leader of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 16, 2024)
It’s not too late to make your gift to Native youth count by donating to NAFOA. 
Native America Calling: Businesses face new tariff possibilities (December 11, 2024)
Tribal businesses and Native entrepreneurs are preparing for tariffs and other international trade shifts with Donald Trump in the White House. 
Native America Calling: Native gifts make a difference (December 4, 2024)
Native business owners and Native entrepreneurs offer an alternative during the holiday buying rush with unique products and services. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (December 2, 2024)
Remember to Give Native this #GivingTuesday. 
‘We’re going to get this done’: Time running out for Indian Country legislation (November 25, 2024)
With time quickly running out in the 118th Congress, a leading Democratic lawmaker is laying down the law when it comes to advancing Indian Country’s legislative interests. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation unleashes potential of small businesses (November 25, 2024)
There has never been a better time to unleash the potential of Cherokee families. 
AUDIO: Republican lawmaker blocks Wounded Knee sacred site bill (November 22, 2024)
The U.S. Senate considers Indian Country legislation on November 21, 2024, during which Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) blocked a bill to protect the Wounded Knee massacre site in South Dakota. 
VIDEO: Republican lawmaker blocks Wounded Knee sacred site bill (November 22, 2024)
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) is blocking a bill that would protect the Wounded Knee massacre site in South Dakota. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (November 18, 2024)
Don’t forget to join the consultations for the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act rule this week. 
At least 1,000 Indigenous leaders are gathering in New Mexico for the World Indigenous Business Forum.
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
DVIDS: Tribal company helps with maintenance of Missouri River (October 21, 2024)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with Flatwater Group, owned by the Winnebago Tribe’s economic arm, to enhance maintenance operations along the Missouri River. 
‘A new era’: Indian Country sees big investments in economic development (October 21, 2024)
The Department of the Treasury is celebrating a major milestone in tribal economic development, surpassing the $500 million mark in investments for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Indian Country. 
The Department of the Treasury released a list of State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance Application Approvals through October 2024.
The Department of the Treasury released a list of State Small Business Credit Initiative Tribal Government Approvals through October 2024.
Native America Calling: Making space for Native small business (October 3, 2024)
An organization in New Mexico is cutting the ribbon on a new building they say will help develop Native entrepreneurs. 
Native America Calling: Studies show major tribal economic impact (September 20, 2024)
Tribes are major employers and big economic contributors to their communities. 
National Indian Gaming Commission enters new era under President Biden (September 17, 2024)
The federal agency that oversees the $41.9 billion tribal casino industry could get a new leader for the first time since the Donald Trump era. 
NAFOA announces Cory Blankenship as new executive director (September 12, 2024)
NAFOA, the oldest and largest finance organization in Indian Country, finally has a new executive director. 
Native America Calling: Shining solar success stories (September 12, 2024)
Native-run organizations are jumping into the clean energy economy with both feet. 
Native America Calling: Federal help for tribal small business (September 10, 2024)
Millions of dollars are flowing into tribal nations right now as a means to encourage small business development. 
‘Once in a generation investments’: Funding helps tribes with energy needs (September 5, 2024)
The Biden administration is on the road as the November presidential election quickly approaches, touting historic levels of funding going to Indian Country. 
The Prime Minister of Australia is announcing a shift in the government’s policy toward Indigenous peoples.
Tanka Fund launches ‘Bringing the Buffalo Home’ video series (August 28, 2024)
Tanka Fund, a Native-led non-profit, has launched a new video series to highlight the importance of buffalo to tribal communities. 
Bureau of Indian Affairs solicits proposals for tourism grants (August 28, 2024)
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is soliciting proposals for $1.4 million in federal tourism grants. 
Idaho Capital Sun: Tribes contribute $1.45 billion to economy (August 26, 2024)
Tribal nations support 12,571 jobs, making them among the largest employers in Idaho. 
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (August 26, 2024)
Only one month left until the NAFOA Fall 2024 conference! 
A Wisconsin tribe built a lending empire on high-interest lending, relying on sovereignty to avoid state loan laws.
Minnesota is on the national stage with the 2024 presidential race. What does that mean for tribes and their citizens in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?
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