tag: economic development
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?
A company owned by the Seneca Nation will be providing clean energy to 185 U.S. government buildings across 12 states under a landmark deal.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is preparing for the grand opening of a new development.
Tourism is big money for many tribes and individual entrepreneurs. But it also has the potential to diminish people’s quality of life.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 8, 2024)
Your latest news on tribal finance and economic development.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation supports our workforce (July 1, 2024)
The Cherokee Nation strives to be a great place to work, because we want the best and brightest to serve our community.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on June 12, 2024.
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts a legislative hearing on June 12, 2024.
Tribal citizens are seeing an increase in targeted stops and fines by non-Indian law enforcement in Oklahoma despite a long-standing sovereignty victory.
Cherokee Nation leads in growing the economy, creating jobs, and improving the well-being not just for our citizens — but for all of northeast Oklahoma.
Join Native America Calling to hear about the unique opportunities and challenges that come with tribal wealth.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 6, 2024)
Demand justice for our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (April 22, 2024)
Show some love for the Earth that sustains us. Happy Earth Day!
Native America Calling: Earth Day assessment for Native peoples (April 22, 2024)
Native people face a six-fold increased risk of flash floods because of climate change in the next two years, according to a new study.
Native drone pilots are building careers using drones for scoping out landscapes for construction, searching for lost hikers, and even assessing potentially sacred areas.
Cronkite News: Tohono O’odham Nation expands internet connectivity (March 27, 2024)
In a vibrant building adorned with murals on the grounds of Tohono O’odham Community College, students gather in a classroom around a U-shaped table.
Native America Calling: Meet the 2024 NCAIED 40 under 40 (March 14, 2024)
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development is celebrating young leaders at the Reservation Economic Summit.
Doing business on a global scale means understanding the competitive advantages tribes and First Nations bring to the table.
Small business serve as building blocks for tribes, providing jobs and circulating revenue within the community.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation breaks down barriers to housing (March 4, 2024)
Every part of the Cherokee Nation should be a place where Cherokees can thrive.
Overfishing in Japan, a thriving black market, and even the Fukushima nuclear disaster are all fanning the flames of fishing disputes involving tribes and First Nations in the U.S. and Canada.
Native America Calling: Native agriculture and Native business (February 29, 2024)
Native agriculture is now a $6.4 billion industry, doubling in sales from 2017 to 2022.
Cronkite News: Native artists share their cultures at Arizona festival (February 12, 2024)
Native artists say knockoffs from overseas undermine their authentic work, which represents their culture.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 12, 2024)
Will you be NAFOA’s Valentine?
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (February 5, 2024)
Did you know? You can contribute to NAFOA’s 5 Things newsletter!
Land consolidation back on the agenda for Indian Country (January 25, 2024)
After 10 years and more than $1.6 billion put in the hands of Indian Country, a successful program that was designed to address a harmful era in federal policy has finally come to a close.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (January 22, 2024)
Last call for #NAFOA2024 Session Proposals!
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