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For years, I’ve heard the same line about tribal broadband: “Don’t be a customer.”
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LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wisc. — Wisconsin tribal leaders said affordable housing capacity on tribal land is becoming structurally unmanageable under current models — and tribes may need to shift away from being the primary landlord in the future.
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October delivered a wave of strategic leadership appointments across Indian Country. Organizations from Alaska to Oklahoma tapped executives with proven track records in economic development, cultural preservation, and tribal enterprise management—signaling a clear investment in Indigenous-led growth and sovereignty.
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Michigan’s 12 federally recognized tribes have quadrupled their non-gaming economic impact in the state since 2019 as more tribes create more tribal enterprises to diversify their economies.
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Data Holdings, a tribal enterprise of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, has added internet exchange hosting to its list of services. In partnership with the Milwaukee Internet Exchange, Data Holdings has provided part of its data center campus to house an internet exchange point, which routes internet traffic through the region.
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It’s been a busy time for leadership moves across Indian Country. From new CEOs and senior directors to appointments in legal, gaming, and tech, Native professionals are stepping into influential roles that shape their communities and industries.
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Connecticut officials are uniting to oppose how the WNBA has handled the Connecticut Sun sale process, with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal warning the league it could face federal antitrust violations if it continues blocking efforts to keep the team in the state.
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Mohawk Networks LLC, owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, has formed a majority-controlled joint venture with Canadian utility contractor Aecon to connect what it calls the "forgotten mile" — tribal communities overlooked in national broadband expansion efforts.
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A new report commissioned by the Seneca Nation places the tribe's annual economic impact in Western New York at nearly $2 billion, supporting just over 8,000 jobs across 16 counties.
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The Federal Highway Administration announced more than $40 million in available funding to help tribal governments improve roadways and address transportation safety issues through the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund.