Over 2 million Native Americans live in the United States, according to the Seven Fires Council. Relatively few of these persons are entrepreneurs - according to the most recent U.S. Census data, "Native Americans owned and started the fewest small businesses of all minority groups in the United States," with...
In partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce and with SeniorNet, a leading nonprofit technology educator of older adults, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced Hope and Harmony for Humanity, a grant-based initiative designed to bring computer technology access and education to low-income and remote Native American reservations across the...
It is not uncommon to venture outside of the state in search of the casino and gambling venture. Rather than heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, many Americans choose to fulfill their recreational gambling activities in a Native American tribal casino. In many cases, these casinos are within a short driving...
SEATTLE--BUSINESS WIRE--July 17, 1995--Crucial issues affecting Native American education are being addressed this week at a month-long University of Washington engineering, science and math learning institute.
Leroy Bridges of Oklahoma City has been commended by the Oklahoma State Senate for his longtime efforts and support of Native American affairs in Oklahoma.
Feb. 14--As a teacher on a Potawatomie Indian reservation, Brenda Gerber yearns to deepen her students' understanding of the country's Native American cultures. Feb. 14--As a teacher on a Potawatomie Indian reservation, Brenda Gerber yearns to deepen her students' understanding of the country's...
The northeast section of Montana, which borders North Dakota and Canada, features one of the coldest wind corridors in the country. A stiff wind blows almost 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The area is also home to one of the nation's honored Native American societies -- the...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Native American EPA employees endure a workplace that displays racially and ethnically demeaning, offensive, and historically inaccurate paintings. While a few blocks away, the National Museum of the American IndianWASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Native American EPA employees endure a workplace that displays...
SAN DIEGO -- Building on Two Generations of Previous Solectek Wireless Products, the Native American Community Upgrades to the SkyWay 5000 System for Larger Network Capacity
It is a fact that Native American gaming in the United States is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global gaming industry. It is also a fact that opponents have waged - and continue to wage fierce battles in the media, the courts and elsewhere to stop or slow...
Results of Extensive Study of Native American Mitochondrial DNA, Inherited From Mothers, Show All Who Are Descended From the First Group of Humans to Arrive in the Americas From Asia Approximately 20,000 Years Ago Are Related to Six Founding Mothers. Research Also Confirms New Genetic Subgroups, Indicating Additional Migratory Events...
Microsoft Corp. has placed a $1 million low-interest certificate of deposit with Native American Bank, Browning, Mont. The bank's corporate offices are in Denver.Microsoft Corp. has placed a $1 million low-interest certificate of deposit with Native American Bank, Browning, Mont. The bank's corporate offices are in Denver.
The blogosphere is a-buzz today with talk about Nike's new Air Native N7 -- a sneaker specially designed for Native American feet, which are wider and taller than the average foot. The N7 is expected to accomplish quite a bit. Not only will the shoe combat obesity and diabetes (all...
It takes a lot of time to sift through some 700 head shots to get to 14 lucky actors. But that's what casting executives at ABC and Touchstone Television did to select the African-American, Asian-American, Latino, Native American and physically cha It takes a...
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-31 October 2006-Cellular One's EDGE and AMR implemented by Nokia on Native American reservations in the USC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
One of the largest resorts ever developed on Native American land, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Bernalillo, N.M., is scheduled to open this month. Located on 500 acres along the Rio Grande, the ... One of the largest resorts ever developed on...
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC), is providing a $225,000 grant to fund a first-of-its-kind political leadership development program for Native American college students under the direction of The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management GSPM.
Nov. 10--To the beat of a drum, Native American dancers in full regalia moved in the lobby of the Federal Building in Aberdeen Thursday afternoon, honoring veterans who are federal employees. Nov. 10--To the beat of a drum, Native American dancers in full regalia...
Aug. 18--LOS ANGELES--Day Two of the Democratic National Convention brought a big surprise to the Native American Caucus, the appearance of Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joseph Lieberman. Aug. 18--LOS ANGELES--Day Two of the Democratic National Convention brought a big surprise to the Native American Caucus,...
For the past decade, the convenience store/petroleum marketing industry has been plagued by increased tax-free competition from Native American retailers selling tobacco and motor fuels without collecting state excise and sales taxes. Congress is eag For the past decade, the convenience store/petroleum marketing industry has...