Implications of 8(a) for Native American-Owned Businesses In a recent legal development, a U.S. District Court issued a ruling that could have significant implications for Native American-owned businesses participating in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) program. This ruling involves the use of the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage in the program, and its potential impact on both current participants and those…
Biden to protect 450,000 acres of land around Nevada’s Spirit Mountain Some 450,000 acres of land around Searchlight that is culturally significant to Native American tribes is being designated as a national monument by the federal government, signaling a win for tribes and Nevada advocates who for years have sought for protections to the area. President Joe Biden said Wednesday…
A Brief History of Native American Heritage Month What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. One of the very first proponents of an…
On August 30, 2022, the Biden-Harris administration made a pivotal announcement regarding a $50 million grant aimed at advancing high-speed internet infrastructure on the Navajo Nation. This grant, provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is a key component of efforts to bridge the digital divide across the Navajo Nation. As a result of…
