The article pointed out the stark economic disparities between communities on reservations and those off-reservation. It underscores how federal and tribal policies can hinder entrepreneurship, despite the crucial role that small, local businesses play in creating generational wealth.
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Heather Fleming, Co-Founder of Change Labs. Photo Credit: Kevin Mohatt for The New York Times
Supporting Indigenous knowledge keepers who seek to educate and preserve community strength and sovereignty sets up Native America to thrive for years to come. In addition to funding passionate thinkers from the Indigenous community, we also invest in the cultural, intellectual, and policy systems that are critical to the resilience and vitality of Indian Country.
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