The federal government has a trust responsibility to provide services in tribal communities. Because of that relationship, government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.

Some are embracing AI as a workforce multiplier, revenue booster for tribal enterprises, or tool to help revitalize languages. But data security concerns loom.

Those suggesting that reservations could serve as havens for abortion care are missing crucial context, experts say.

COVID shut down industries Native communities relied on. The Reservation Economic Summit is exploring alternative revenue streams.

“Investors are willing to put money on the table for projects with a positive social outcome,” Patrice Kunesh says.