Journal Article
Four directions: Native American lending in Maine
Moore, John A. (2009-07)
Four Directions, a community development financial institution established by Maine?s four Native American tribes, is overcoming many traditional barriers to lending on tribal land.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 29-31

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Native American Bank: banking the unbanked
Swan, Jon (2008-07)
In 2001, 21 tribes formed Native American Bancorporation, the first nationally focused tribal bank. A Chippewa Cree and former assistant vice president of commercial lending explains why NAB?s understanding of tribal law has helped the bank serve customers better.
Communities and Banking , Issue Sum , Pages 20-23

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Improving opportunities for Abenaki youth
Maskell, Ken; Benay, Jeff (2008-01)
After generations of neglect, Vermont?s Abenaki Indians are getting academic and personal support in high school and attending college, thanks to Ken Maskell and Jeff Benay.
Communities and Banking , Issue Win , Pages 14-16

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Making it on the reservation : the eastern band of the Cherokee Indians shares the economic problems that afflict tribes nationwide and the beleaguered rural communities of western North Carolina
Gerena, Charles (2005-07)
Econ Focus , Volume 9 , Issue Sum , Pages 35-38

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Capital idea
Clement, Douglas (2006-03)
Native CDFIs are providing much-needed credit in Indian country.
Fedgazette , Volume 18 , Issue Mar

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Indianpreneurs
Clement, Douglas (2006-03)
Small business development holds great promise for American Indian economic progress, but big obstacles remain.
Fedgazette , Volume 18 , Issue Mar , Pages 4-7

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Few big winners
Clement, Douglas (2003-03)
Many believe American Indian tribes are swimming in cash, thanks to their casinos. In fact, very few tribes have really hit the jackpot.
Fedgazette , Volume 15 , Issue Mar , Pages 11

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Tribal trends
Clement, Douglas (2006-03)
While economic conditions have improved for American Indians living on reservations, poverty remains prevalent, and tribes face deep challenges in their efforts to develop.
Fedgazette , Volume 18 , Issue Mar , Pages 2-3, 5

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Milking the new buffalo
Clement, Douglas (2003-03)
Casinos are a major source of new wealth for many Indian tribes in the Ninth District and both Indians and non-Indians seek the profits they yield. But too little discussion of late has focused on their true costs and benefits.
Fedgazette , Volume 15 , Issue Mar , Pages 6-10

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The wealth (and poverty) of Indian nations
Clement, Douglas (2006-03)
Small businesses and tribal colleges offer fresh hope in Indian country. They also face great hurdles.
Fedgazette , Volume 18 , Issue Mar , Pages 1