As concerns continue to rise about the future of rural America—its economy, healthcare access, housing availability, and job opportunities, a critical truth remains too often overlooked: Native American communities are not just a part of rural America. In many places,...
Securing Our Future: A Call for Exercising Tribal Sovereignty By Chief Melanie Benjamin, Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (2000 - 2024) For over two decades, I had the honor of serving as the Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (2000 -...
Indian Country Priorities in the changing Federal landscape: Economic Development as a Path to Self-Sufficiency
By Joe Nayquonabe
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