Securing Our Futures

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NCAI is releasing a Securing Our Futures report in conjunction with the 2013 State of Indian Nations. This report shows areas where tribes are exercising their sovereignty right now, diversifying their revenue base, and bringing economic success to their nations and surrounding communities. The path to securing our future – from education to food security, climate change to workforce development – is illuminated by the proven success of tribal nations. While the circumstances of each tribal nation are unique, the promising practices contained in the report offer a way forward to secure tribal economies and sustain prosperity for future generations...

Native Nations
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National Congress of American Indians. "Securing Our Futures." National Congress of American Indians. Washington, D.C. February 2013. Report. (https://archive.ncai.org/Securing_Our_Futures_Final.pdf, accessed November 6, 2023)

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