Congress has taken a key step toward restoring financial stability for Tribal healthcare systems. The House Appropriations Committee has passed the FY26 funding bill for the Indian Health Service (IHS), approving $8.41 billion for the agency. Included in that total...
The FY26 House Appropriations Bill for Indian Housing Programs offers an unexpected but welcome development: funding levels have remained largely intact, with only a $1.3 million reduction from FY25 Given prior projections of up to a 30% cut, this signals continued,...
The Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) is one of the largest federal investment packages passed in recent years, touching nearly every sector of government, infrastructure, and public services. While the bill does not target Tribal Nations exclusively, its provisions could...
In Tribal communities across the country, strategic plans are crafted with care, grounded in cultural values, and designed to meet urgent and long-term community needs. These plans often represent a shared vision, shaped by elders, elected leaders, program staff, and...
In Tribal Nations across the United States, economic development is a vehicle for sovereignty, self-reliance, and future prosperity. However, when business operations become entangled with political dynamics, what begins as a strategy for growth can quickly...
We’re proud to announce that Blue Stone Strategy Partners will be attending the 2025 NNAHRA Annual Conference, the leading forum for Tribal Human Resources professionals committed to building stronger, more resilient Tribal Nations. Across Indian Country, many Tribes...
"Uncertainty creates uneasiness. Employees don’t know what’s going to happen, families don’t know their financial security. We need to ensure we are prepared and exercising sovereignty in a way that makes us independent of federal uncertainty." - Susan Masten For...
In Native cultures across North America, the canoe has long symbolized more than transportation. It represents journey, unity, and collective purpose. Today, as economic tides shift unpredictably in 2025, Tribal Nations are once again paddling together, uniting...
A Law That Changed Everything Fifty years ago, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) marked a monumental turning point in federal Indian policy. Prior to its passage in 1975, U.S. policy was dominated by assimilation, relocation, and...
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,...
From the Desk of Dustin Haverkamp: In an increasingly competitive and complex labor market, Tribal governments and enterprises must ensure their compensation practices are fair, competitive, and aligned with long-term strategic goals. However, determining where your...
For decades, Tribal Nations have climbed the summit of economic sovereignty, trailblazing through challenges with resilience and vision. One of the greatest peaks conquered was the rise of Tribal Gaming. With the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) in...