sustainable development

Fisheries Are the Lifeblood of the Nez Perce Economy

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The Nez Perce Tribe has the second largest economic impact in North Central Idaho and is the third largest employer in the region. The massive fisheries program which employs upwards of 180 people is a major contributor to those statistics.

Fish have always been vital to the tribe. Salmon in particular were a major food source for generations. That importance was recognized and protected during the Treaty of 1855 which gave the tribe total fishing rights within the original 13.4 million acre reservation...

Native Nations
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McNeel, Jack. "Fisheries Are the Lifeblood of the Nez Perce Economy." Indian Country Today. December 4, 2013. Article. (https://ictnews.org/archive/fisheries-are-the-lifeblood-of-the-nez-perce-economy, accessed May 5, 2023)

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)

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...

Native Nations
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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)

Council of Energy Resource Tribes Enters $3 Billion Biofuels and Bioenergy Agreement

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The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT), an Inter-Tribal organization comprised of 54 U.S. tribes and four First Nation Treaty Tribes of Canada, has entered into a long-term development agreement for up to $3 billion in biofuels and bioenergy projects, states a CERT press release...

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ICT Staff. "Council of Energy Resource Tribes Enters $3 Billion Biofuels and Bioenergy Agreement." Indian Country Today. September 25, 2012. Article. (https://ictnews.org/archive/council-of-energy-resource-tribes-enters-3-billion-biofuels-and-bioenergy-agreement, accessed March 29, 2023)

White Earth and Tsleil-Waututh Nations Partner on Community Wind Power

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Indian Country Today
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Two tribes, from different sides of the 49th Parallel, are reuniting Turtle Island with a business deal. A First Nations—owned company in British Columbia will supply wind power to the White Earth Community Service Center in Naytahwaush and to the Ojibwa Building Supplies facility in Waubun, the U.S. tribe announced on September 6...

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ICTMN Staff. "White Earth and Tsleil-Waututh Nations Partner on Community Wind Power." Indian Country Today, September 9, 2012. Article. (https://ictnews.org/archive/white-earth-and-tsleil-waututh-nations-partner-on-community-wind-power, accessed February 12, 2024)

New Online Database Showcases Tribal Governance Resources

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A new database developed at the University of Arizona is serving as an online resource center for Indigenous people across the nation — and beyond — who are in search of information on Native Nation governance and leadership.

The Indigenous Governance Database, recently launched by the UA’s Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management and Policy, pulls together in one central location articles, case studies, videos and other resources focused on governance, sovereignty, leadership, and sustainable economic and community development.

The idea was to create a simple and centralized point of access for Native Nation leaders, key decision-makers, employees, citizens and others in search of information, tools and strategies on how to rebuild their nations and communities...

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Blue, Alexis. "New Online Database Showcases Tribal Governance Resources." UA News, October 15, 2012. Article. (https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/new-online-database-showcases-tribal..., accessed October 15, 2012)

Four Bands Community Fund

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Bush Foundation
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As a nonprofit organization and a Native community development financial institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury, Four Bands Community Fund continuously strives to achieve its mission of creating economic opportunity by helping people build strong and sustainable small businesses and increase their financial capability. With over a decade of experience working in a rural, economically distressed area, Four Bands Community Fund has created a suite of products and services designed to revive traditional culture that supports self-sufficiency, healthy family and community structure, and a thriving economy.

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Bush Foundation. "Four Bands Community Fund." Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Bush Foundation. Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2013. (https://www.bushfoundation.org/grantees/four-bands-community-fund-29279, accessed May 5, 2023)

Membertou: Accountable to the Community

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Centre for First Nations Governance
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Leaders of Membertou First nation explain how a high level of accountability to citizens and partners has been key to its success in both governance and business.

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Centre for First Nations Governance. "Membertou: Accountable to the Community." Centre for First Nations Governance. Canada. 2011. Film. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuHc-sONf4g&list=UU6Kmkt3MUlLgGT4vN4NVKWQ, accessed May 6, 2014)

Tohoho O'odham Nation Used as Model For Tribal Governance

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Arizona Public Media
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The Tohono O'odham Nation, which is in Southern Arizona and northern Mexico, has a tribal governance structure that other Native nations can learn from, and that's why the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona is featuring the tribe in some of its courses about governance.

The institute is offering a series of online courses called Rebuilding Native Nations, and course series director Ian Record said he hopes they will help tribes achieve their goals and learn from others...

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Kelly, Andrea. "Tohoho O'odham Nation Used as Model For Tribal Governance." Arizona Public Media. Tucson, Arizona. October 2, 2013. Video. (https://originals.azpm.org/s/16120-tohoho-oodham-nation-a-model-for-tribal-governance/, accessed October 4, 2013)

Gregory Cajete: Rebuilding Sustainable Indigenous Communities: Applying Native Science

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Portland Community College
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Dr. Gregory Cajete spoke as part of the "Alternative Forms of Knowledge Construction in Mathematics and Science" lecture series in Portland, Oregon which is co-sponsored by Portland State University and Portland Community College. The series features guest speakers who examine forms of mathematical and scientific practice in a variety of cultural settings.

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Cajete, Gregory. "Rebuilding Sustainable Indigenous Communities: Applying Native Science." Alternative Forms of Knowledge Construction in Mathematics and Science Lecture Series. Portland Community College. Cascade Campus. Portland, Oregon. May 19, 2011. Presentation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg5h7Fd0Bio, accessed May 30, 2023)