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Article discusses the challenges faced by tribal members in accessing high-level positions within their own gaming enterprises, highlighting systemic inequalities

The Hidden Ceiling

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Non-Indian families were often encouraged to foster Indian children to supplement their incomes with federal foster care payments. E

Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978

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An economic Overview of HIC

An Economic Snapshot of HIC 2026

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Highlights how the community developed a direct legislative response to the specific challenges

Using Gaming Revenue

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Hannahville Community and Trust Lands of Michigan, fiscal year (FY) 2000 data

ONAP 1999

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The Michigan Potawatomi Housing Authority 1977.

MPHA Ordinance 1977

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Per Cap Payments are now known as Health/Welfare Payments

Tribal Gaming Wealth Distribution

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The Financing and Building Authority (FBA)

Takeaways from the Hannahville Indian Community's Federal Charter

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CEO to disclose conflicts of interest

Conflicts of Interest

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Indian gaming proceeds for the Hannahville Potawatomi, fostered community growth, it enabled foundational programs

Foundational Programs

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Tribal Loan Agency offers flexible, low-interest loans for tribal entrepreneurs

Tribal Loan Agency Programs

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Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures Program connects tribal entrepreneurs

Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures

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Grant Funding

Launch & Ignite Turning Visions into Viable Tribal Businesses The Grant Funding provides non-repayable financial awards specifically designed to remove early-stage financial barriers for tribal member entrepreneurs. If you are in the ideas phase, proving a concept, or missing a critical piece of equipment to launch, this pathway is built for you. Funding Categories & Cap Levels To accommodate…

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If it isn't in a Council-certified resolution and isn't backed by the minutes, it doesn't exist.

The Ironclad Shield: How 2022 Code Weaponizes Procedure to Guard Tribal Sovereignty

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DNA of a sovereign entity

More Than a Rulebook

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The Mobile Librarian

The Mobile Library

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While our gaming enterprises generate millions in revenue, the highest-paying leadership roles—positions that command salaries of $200,000 or more—remain largely out of reach for tribal members.

The Management Gap: Why Hannahville’s Gaming Success is Leaving Tribal Members Behind—and How We Fix It