North Dakota Public Service Commission agrees to hear feedback from tribal leaders in November on new pumping stations and potential doubling of oil flow News Release Lakota People’s Law Project The North Dakota Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold a public hearing around a proposed expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Continue Reading
Construction in Indian Country elects new executive board, advisory council TEMPE, Ariz. – Every two-years, the Construction In Indian Country® (CIIC) executive board and advisory council elect its membership and renews its spirit and dedication to construction education for the benefit of American Indian and Indigenous communities. On July 12, Salt River Project’s (SRP) Executive Continue Reading
NADC hosts annual Native American economic development conference BILLINGS, Mont. – The Native American Development Corporation (NADC) held its 11th Annual Economic Development & Procurement Conference in Billings, Montana on July 30, through August 1. This year, entrepreneurship, procurement, economic development, community development, and new for 2019, healthcare was emphasized as focus areas for the Continue Reading
(TUCSON, Ariz. – July 16, 2019) — The Pascua Yaqui Tribe has broken ground on a new 100,000- square-foot building for its Health and Social Services Divisions. The new Pascua Yaqui Health Services Center II, to be located at Camino de Oeste and Calle Tetakusim, will centralize several crucial services of the Pascua Yaqui Health Continue Reading
Construction In Indian Country calls for award nominations TEMPE, AZ – Construction In Indian Country (CIIC) is calling for nominations of distinguished projects, individuals and teams to be recognized and honored by industry leaders at the CIIC 2019 National Conference, Achievement Awards Banquet on November 7, 2019 at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Events Center. This will Continue Reading
From CHEROKEE ONE FEATHER By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. The previous expansion at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in 2013 was dubbed a “masterpiece”, and now tribal and gaming officials of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are expanding the canvas and adding more amenities to the property. Ground was broken on the morning of Tuesday, June Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2018 NHA Board of Commissioners hire new CEO, Craig Dougall WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Today the Navajo Housing Authority (NHA), announced that its Board of Commissioners have selected and appointed Mr. Craig Dougall as its new Chief Executive Officer. “It is our pleasure to announce Mr. Craig Dougall to take the Continue Reading
GALLUP, N.M. – The Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission hosted community members and chapter officials to the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project (Project) tour. On Friday June 29, the group toured the Tohlakai Pumping Plant and visited pipeline construction sites. The Water Rights Commission is working to educate the people about Navajo water rights and Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2018 Construction in Indian Country Hosting its National Conference on Gila River November 7-9, 2018 – Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Chandler, AZ Tempe, AZ – This year, Construction in Indian Country (CIIC) will host its annual National Conference in Chandler, Arizona on November 7-9, at the Gila River Wild Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2018 Navajo Indian Irrigation Project Negotiation Subcommittee continues to advocate for the completion of NIIP FARMINGTON, N.M. – On Friday, the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project Negotiation Subcommittee received reports from Navajo Agricultural Products Industry management, which included discussions on the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act of 2016, Continue Reading