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No Tribes Left Behind: A Smarter Plan for Economic Development

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Many Americans have never been to a Native American reservation. They’re often geographically isolated and underdeveloped, perpetually left off the various lists of tourism destinations. With sparse and scattered populations, tribal governments have faced many obstacles in exploring economic development, including high unemployment and infrastructural deficiencies. This creates a cycle of poverty and dependence that has continued for decades.

To break this cycle, tribes have worked long and hard to solve their shared problems, taking action when possible to bring development resources to their reservations. Every step forward has been a step toward strengthening our institutions of tribal government and creating strong partnerships with other governments and business partners. These partnerships are important to our well-being as we move forward...

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Davis, Gary. "No Tribes Left Behind: A Smarter Plan for Economic Development." Indian Country Today Media Network. October 7, 2013. Opinion. (https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/opinions/no-tribes-left..., accessed October 7, 2013)

Rosebud Sioux Tribe boosts local economy

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The Rosebud Sioux Tribe, located in the second poorest country in South Dakota, is making moves to create a way to not only save money for the tribal membership, but also create jobs.

"We live in an economically depressed area, so we have to find every small way we can to help people locally," said Wizipan (Garriot) Little Elk, CEO of the Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO).

REDCO is a politically neutral entity whose main function is to promote the best and fullest utilization of tribal resources through planning, implementing, and managing economic development projects on the Rosebud Reservation...

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Eagle, Karin. "Rosebud Sioux Tribe boosts local economy." Native Sun News. August 30, 2013. Article. (http://www.indianz.com/News/2013/010961.asp, accessed November 6, 2023)

Hoka! Coffee gets off the ground in Pine Ridge

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Some people are lucky enough to find a job that stimulates their passions, Sharice Davids just happens to be one of those people.

Sharice’s recently created a coffee company on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Taking inspiration from the Lakota language she decided to name her company Hoka! Coffee...

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Michaud, David. "Hoka! Coffee gets off the ground in Pine Ridge." Native Sun News. September 3, 2013. Article. (http://www.indianz.com/News/2013/010975.asp, accessed June 1, 2023)

A Solution: Sowing the future for tribal youth

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For aspiring farmer, Vernal Sam, 24, the physical labor came easily. Like many Tohono O'odham, he'd helped out on his uncle's cattle ranch as a kid, bringing in cash when his family needed it, and he'd helped his grandfather bury traditional tepary beans and squash seeds in the brown clay soil. What felt different about his new farm apprentice job was the sense of possibility within the bounds of the reservation...

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Bregel,Emily. "A Solution: Sowing the future for tribal youth." Arizona Daily Star. August 08, 2013. Article. (http://tucson.com/news/local/sowing-the-future-for-tribal-youth/article..., accessed February 24, 2023)

Opinion: How Indian forests sustain economy and environment

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There are 18 million acres of forests and woodlands on 305 separate Indian reservations in 24 states in the continental United States. Nationwide, tribal forests support an estimated 19,000 jobs from timber harvest alone and many more from related activities.

Local off-reservation economies benefit from Indian forest and natural-resource activities and the jobs generate proportionate economic activity in local economies...

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Gordon, John and John Sessions. "How Indian forests sustain economy and environment."  The Seattle Times Company Network. August 21, 2013. Opinion.(http://old.seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2021660888_guestjohngordonjohn..., accessed August 23, 2013)

Tribal Solutions: Small Native-Owned Business Expands, Seeks Indian Country Partners

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Francella Giatrakis knew from the very beginning of her work life not only that she wanted to own her own business one day, but also that she wanted it to enable her to help Indian communities develop sustainable economies. Recently, her dream came true. Last year Giatrakis, a citizen of the Pueblo of Isleta near Albuquerque, New Mexico, bought out her business partner and is now the sole owner, president and CEO of Tribal Solutions, Inc. The company provides engineering, manufacturing and MRO services‚–that’s industry lingo for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul–to the global aerospace, defense and oil and gas markets. The business is located in North Dallas, Texas, with a facility for parts and logistics in Frisco, Texas, and another facility for its precision, machining and manufacturing group in Louisville, Texas...

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Toensing, Gale Courey. "Tribal Solutions: Small Native-Owned Business Expands, Seeks Indian Country Partners." Indian Country Today Media Network. May 16, 213. Article. (https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/business/tribal-solutions-small..., accessed May 16, 2013)

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Federal Bridge Corporation Limited Sign Memorandum of Understanding for North Channel Bridge

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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) for a new bridge that will cross the North Channel of the St. Lawrence River between Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island) and the City of Cornwall. The agreement provides the concurrence of the Mohawks of Akwesasne for the bridge project and was signed on September 19, 2011 between representatives of the FBCL and the MCA at FBCL’s main offices in Ottawa, Ontario...

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"Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Federal Bridge Corporation Limited Sign Memorandum of Understanding for North Channel Bridge." Indian Time. September 22, 2011. Article. (http://www.indiantime.net/story/2011/09/22/news/mohawk-council-of-akwesa..., accessed April 15, 2013)

The Dirt Poor and Filthy Rich: A Study in Contrasts

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A pair of Sir Elton John’s signature high-heeled boots. … Jimmy Hendrix’s Flying V guitar. One of Madonna’s bustiers. A bevy of pick-chipped six-strings previously owned by rock legends like Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton — and one American Indian tribe owns them all. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, who some analysts say are worth several billion dollars, have become the first American Indian tribe to also be considered a bullish corporation...

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Moya-Smith, Simon. "The Dirt Poor and Filthy Rich: A Study in Contrasts." Indian Country Today Media Network. February 21, 2013. Article. (https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/business/the-dirt-poor-and..., accessed February 25, 2013)

Cherokee leaders make their case for a indoor adventure park

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A $93 million family adventure park in Cherokee would likely turn a profit during its first year of operation, according to early projections from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ finance department. Tribal leaders see the adventure park as the missing piece of their tourism puzzle. The reservation already has a burgeoning casino and resort to attract the 21 and older crowd, a spa and golf course for the business class, hiking and fly fishing for outdoors types, and a suite of cultural attractions for inquisitive travelers – but there are few family themed offerings...

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Bowling, Caitlin. "Cherokee leaders make their case for a indoor adventure park." Smoky Mountain News. February 2013. Article. (http://www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/9760-cherokee-leaders-make-th..., accessed February 15, 2013)

Oklahoma City University Study Reveals Substantial Economic Impact of the Chickasaw Nation on Oklahoma's Economy

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The contribution and impact of the Chickasaw Nation on the economy of Oklahoma exceeds $2.4 billion dollars according to an economic impact analysis released today by the Steven C. Agee Economic Research & Policy Institute at Oklahoma City University. The report, "Estimating the Oklahoma Economic Impact of the Chickasaw Nation," was funded in part by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and several Native American tribal governments to quantify the impact of tribal activities on the economy of the state of Oklahoma...

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Gooden, Brent. "Oklahoma City University Study Reveals Substantial Economic Impact of the Chickasaw Nation on Oklahoma's Economy." Chickasaw Nation. July 9, 2012. (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120709006087/en/Oklahoma-City-U…, accessed August 7, 2012).