In a landmark decision on June 6, 2024, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Northern Arapaho Tribe, requiring the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay eligible Contract Support Costs (CSC) for expenditures of third-party...
Capitalize on Tribal Housing Funds
This year has seen the most significant increase in HUD's Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding since its inception in 1998, rising by $232 million from $787 million in 2023 to $1.11 billion in 2024. Some key highlights of the funding increase are that more funds...
Could Your Tribe Benefit from a ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease?
Since 1975 Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations have faced challenges in arranging for suitable facilities and equipment to operate programs contracted under the Indian Self-Determination Act, PL 93-638. In response, the Indian Self-Determination Act was amended in...
Get Your Tribal Leadership Aligned
Since 2007 Blue Stone Strategy Partners has partnered with over 200 Tribal communities in completing over 900 projects impacting their Tribal communities and economic systems. In watching our Tribal partners make these incredible impacts for their Nations, we've come...
3 Action Steps to Ensure Growth After ARPA
With the end of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in sight and potential political shifts coming in the 2024 elections, it is a critical time for Tribal Nations to consider reassessing the development of their economic systems. These are important questions...
Tribal Public Health Systems Need “Dream Teams” with Specialized Skills
Blue Stone’s Tribal Health Specialist discusses the skills needed to build your Tribe’s “Dream Team” and the components of an effective public health infrastructure.
Solving the $47 Billion Tribal Healthcare Gap
Blue Stone spoke with Jamestown Chairman, Ron Allen on his Plan for a Prosperous Healthcare System for Tribes.
Make Healthcare an Economic Driver
Tribal Nations have the opportunity to leverage their health systems, or expand their health services, to start driving economic development.
Rising Salaries in 2024? 3 Considerations for Your Tribe
Blue Stone’s HR Operations Specialist discusses a recent salary budget planning survey, and what Tribal employers should consider.
Create an Employee Development & Mentorship Program
Blue Stone’s HR Operations Specialist discusses how employee development and mentoring programs can benefit your workforce.
Five Tips To Recruit in the Digital Age
Blue Stone’s HR Operations Specialist discusses best recruiting strategies to attract and engage potential employees to your Tribe.
Top HR Considerations for 2023
Blue Stone’s HR Services Director discusses five Human Resources priorities for 2023.











