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Round Dance makes its directory of more than 13,000 Indigenous-owned businesses, organizations and creators free to search
Ahead of Native American Heritage Month, anyone can search it, and Indigenous owners and leaders can add or claim their listing at no cost.
Round Dance (rounddance.co), a platform for Indigenous-owned and -led businesses, organizations and creators, has made its directory free to search. More than 13,000
A family affair: Patterson builds on a legacy of local entrepreneurship
By Eric Spruill, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal member Misty Patterson grew up surrounded by the drive and determination of independent business owners. She needs only to step out the front door of her salon, Brassy Monkey, and look down North Broadway in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, to see where
Grand Casino Hotel and Resort celebrates 20 years
By Rachel Maker, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
In October, The Grand Casino Hotel and Resort celebrates 20 years of serving its guests and being part of Shawnee and the surrounding communities.
The anniversary celebration began in early October with daily drawings and a live performance by Gretchen Wilson, an American country
Gershman Mortgage Launches Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program
New program offers lower down payments and no monthly mortgage insurance for eligible Native American and Alaska Native borrowers
St. Louis – Gershman Mortgage today announced a home financing option designed for eligible Native Americans and Alaska Native borrowers.
The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program offers borrowers flexible options
Choctaw Resorts Expands Partnership with Moody Center
Adds luxury Choctaw Club experience
Durant, Okla. – Choctaw Resorts is expanding its partnership with Moody Center by introducing the Choctaw Club, a premium hospitality space that offers guests an elevated concert and event experience.
The announcement comes one year into the multi-year partnership between Choctaw Resorts and Moody Center.
Native American Agriculture Fund Commits $9.5 Million to 28 Grants Building Long-Term Capital Access for Native Producers
2026 grant projects strengthen the financial infrastructure that Native farmers and ranchers rely on to grow.
BISMARCK, ND - The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) invests $9,499,315 in grants through its 2026 RFA cycle, funding 26 organizations and 28 total projects that expand farmers' and ranchers' access
Beyond Gaming: How Tribes are building long-term prosperity
For many tribal nations, gaming remains a cornerstone of economic success. But across Indian Country, tribes are increasingly looking beyond casinos to create new opportunities for future generations.
According to Jordan Phelps, Relationship Manager with BOK Financial's Native American Financial Services group, tribal diversification has evolved significantly over