Analysis and Understanding of Important Topics for Tribal Leaders
Navigating the Big Beautiful Bill: Unlock Housing, Healthcare, and Economic Growth
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...
50 Years of Self-Determination: The Legacy and Future of the ISDEAA | From the Desk of Eric Metcalf
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...
Native Communities are Rural America From the Desk of Chief Melanie Benjamin
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...
Why Sovereignty Depends on Implementation
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...
Beyond the Data: Pros and Cons of the Compensation Study and Compensation Survey for Tribal Organizations
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...
Beyond the Data: Pros and Cons of the Compensation Study and Compensation Survey for Tribal Organizations
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...
Noteworthy News
Tribal Gaming Now Eligible for SBA PPP Loan Assistance
Prayers of Health and Safety to all of you and your communities! Blue...
Casino Re-Opening Toolkit – Rebooting Tribal Economies
When casinos reopen it will, for most of us, be a very challenging time. ...
$2.2 Trillion (CARES) Act
Understanding the opportunity for Tribal access to the largest...
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