Journal Article
Four directions: Native American lending in Maine
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.
AUTHORS: Moore, John A.
DATE: 2009

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Native American Bank: banking the unbanked
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.
AUTHORS: Swan, Jon
DATE: 2008

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Improving opportunities for Abenaki youth
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.
AUTHORS: Maskell, Ken; Benay, Jeff
DATE: 2008

Journal Article
Indianpreneurs
Small business development holds great promise for American Indian economic progress, but big obstacles remain.
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2006

Journal Article
Few big winners
Many believe American Indian tribes are swimming in cash, thanks to their casinos. In fact, very few tribes have really hit the jackpot.
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2003

Journal Article
Tribal trends
While economic conditions have improved for American Indians living on reservations, poverty remains prevalent, and tribes face deep challenges in their efforts to develop.
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2006

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Milking the new buffalo
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.
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2003

Journal Article
The wealth (and poverty) of Indian nations
Small businesses and tribal colleges offer fresh hope in Indian country. They also face great hurdles.
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2006

Journal Article
Profile of a gambling district: We love to gamble, and we've developed dozens of ways to do it
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2003

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Growth by degrees
The good news: tribal colleges help develop Indian economies and cultures. The bad news: they face a chronic funding crisis.
AUTHORS: Clement, Douglas
DATE: 2006