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Economic Development
Tribal enterprises, entrepreneurship and efforts to build sustainable economies in Native communities.
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Transportation
More than $21 million in federal money to support tribal highway and road projects
Two tribes in North Dakota receive grants totaling more than $2 million
By Brian Bull
Enterprise
Minnesota’s first Indigenous-owned lab opens for business
Aya Labs is Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate’s first scientific business venture. Profits ‘do not leave Indian Country’
By Darren Thompson
Policy
Experts discuss tribal sovereignty’s role in the growing hemp and cannabis industry
Great Lakes summit addresses recent Minnesota appeals court ruling saying possession is civil matter and the state lacks authority to prosecute tribal members on tribal lands
By Darren Thompson
Farm bill
Proposed agriculture funding bill impacts more than 80,000 Native producers
63 provisions of the bill are relevant to tribes. ‘Economic stability and cultural responsibility’ at stake, says co-chair of Native Farm Bill Coalition
By Gabrielle Nelson
Enterprise
Minnesota’s first Indigenous-owned lab opens for business
Aya Labs is Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate’s first scientific business venture. Profits ‘do not leave Indian Country’
By Darren Thompson
Policy
Experts discuss tribal sovereignty’s role in the growing hemp and cannabis industry
Great Lakes summit addresses recent Minnesota appeals court ruling saying possession is civil matter and the state lacks authority to prosecute tribal members on tribal lands
By Darren Thompson
Farm bill
Proposed agriculture funding bill impacts more than 80,000 Native producers
63 provisions of the bill are relevant to tribes. ‘Economic stability and cultural responsibility’ at stake, says co-chair of Native Farm Bill Coalition
By Gabrielle Nelson
Shine
The Shine series will explore limitations and solutions to press freedom and government transparency in Indian Country.
Community Vision
North Dakota Native-led nonprofit eyes massive cultural center project in Bismarck
Peyton Haug, North Dakota Monitor
Leadership
White Earth tribal administrator gets boost from Bush Fellowship
Curtis Rogers sets his sights on law school
By Brian Bull
Live Coverage
UTTC Tribal Summit: Cody Two Bears urges tribal nations to unite for sovereignty
It’s just as important as preserving Native language and culture, he says
By Gabrielle Nelson
Drums & Dreams
UTTC International Powwow flexes its cultural and economic muscle
Event draws thousands of participants and celebrants to Bismarck
By Brian Bull
Creative Wealth
Bush fellow to explore culturally attuned investment strategies for fellow creatives
Native arts advocate Lori Pourier will work toward sustainable foundation for Indigenous artists
By Brian Bull
Trade Threat
AFN calls for Indigenous trade alliance as U.S. tariffs loom
First Nations leader says proposed trade policies threaten Native economies and is urging U.S. tribes to join the fight.
By Buffalo's Fire
Education
Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern
Currently only one woman in a position of leadership among 11 institutions
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
Bismarck, North Dakota
Unprecedented TribalEcon Summit features trade history, vendors in North Dakota capital
Cherokee CEO: ‘How are you going to keep evolving your infrastructure, your bandwidth and your capacity?
By Adrianna Adame
Tribal Growth
Inaugural Tribal Econ Summit tackles financial growth on Northern Plains
Inaugural Tribal Econ Summit to tackle financial growth, collaboration for Indigenous communities in Northern Plains
By Adrianna Adame
Economic development
Native Tourism Alliance to support entrepreneurs
'I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?'
Jackie Hendry, South Dakota News Watch VIA ICT
Award-winning Native star quilt maker opens storefront
Paving the way for Indigenous women leaders
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan uses her platform to create a world where Native women of the future can expand their leadership positions
Samantha Wurm, ICT
At the crossroads: state of the economy in Indian Country
‘Stealth’ economy for tribes hides billions of dollars in jobs, growth and revenue for rural communities
By Buffalo's Fire