This Week from Indian Country Today

White House opens doors to tribal leaders
WASHINGTON – When several tribal leaders trekked to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds Aug. 31, it represented one of the rare times in American history when a cross-section of tribes were invited by a sitting president’s staff to conduct official business. Read more »

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National Center celebrates American Indian business successes
Opportunity for high-achieving American Indian students
Twelve bands formed at signing ceremony
Raytheon’s NAPI facility celebrates 20 years
White House opens doors to tribal leaders
Sexism charge receives promise of Pueblo advertising removal
American Indian Business Leaders announce new director
Remains discovered in Kivalina
Remains found near Perham from Native American
Tribal lands’ importance endures even when members live elsewhere
Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration gets $2 million in stimulus funds
NIGA and Pawnee Nation College form agreement
Tribal police departments receive $19.6 million from COPS
N.Y. counties appeal Cayuga court win in cigarette tax case
Food assistance reaches Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Gone but not forgotten
Wyo. tribe breaks ground on hotel
New school for Meskwaki: School will teach tribal language, culture
Counts up for steelhead passing Bonneville dam
Pawnee Nation awarded $300,000
5 mayors oppose Glendale casino
Wyoming tribe to build new hotel at casino
Swift foxes to be transplanted to eastern Montana
St. Regis awarded grant to implement Tribal Healing to Wellness Court
About 100 attend meeting on proposed casino

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Opinion

Taliman: Native women entrepreneurs: Good business for Indian country

As I leave the nonprofit world to return to my own company, I’m inspired by Native women who’ve built successful businesses and created thousands of jobs in Indian country. Their leadership has shaped a path for others to follow, and our communities are benefiting from their vision and fortitude. Read more »

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