Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Native American tribes and tribal communities

Poarch Band of Creek Indians invests more than $5.5 million dollars to expand high-speed internet access for the Tribe

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all.

Key Points: 
  • These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all.
  • The new network, installed by BearCom and managed by Escambia Community Utilities, represents a $5.5 million dollar investment made by the Tribe to further high-speed internet access.
  • “In the midst of the Covid pandemic, we were confronted with a startling realization - our rural community was light years behind in terms of connectivity.
  • This revelation compelled us to take immediate action, recognizing the significance of addressing this issue in order to propel our community forward,” said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chair and CEO.

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Establishes Foundations for Future Generational Success with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a Native American Tribe in Southern California, has standardized its growing business and government operations on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission of being a self-sustaining, independent Tribe. With a single integrated applications suite to manage its finance, HR, and supply chain processes, the Tribe has been able to redesign operations to support its rapid growth and multiple new ventures, increase visibility across the organization, and improve decision making for current and future generations.

Key Points: 
  • After careful evaluation, the Tribe selected Oracle Fusion Applications to improve the efficiency of its operations and support the Tribe's long-term vision.
  • The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is one of the first casino-based businesses outside of Las Vegas to engage with Oracle on this potent operating system.
  • Finally, Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) has helped Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians manage the complete source-to-settle cycle to minimize costs and risk and simplify supplier management.
  • For Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, and other Native American Tribes that operate across all three areas, these challenges are compounded," said Steve Miranda, executive vice president of applications development, Oracle.

EVPassport, Viejas, and Maada’oozh, Announce Deal to Build Largest EV Charging Super Hub in North America

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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EVPassport announced a new partnership with the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indian Tribe and Maada’oozh to deliver the largest EV charging superhub in North America beginning in Spring 2024.

Key Points: 
  • EVPassport announced a new partnership with the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indian Tribe and Maada’oozh to deliver the largest EV charging superhub in North America beginning in Spring 2024.
  • The Viejas Charging Superhub at the Viejas Casino and Resort will offer 410 L2 chargers and 8 dual port DC Fast Chargers for its customers.
  • The decision to move forward with the Viejas EV Charging Superhub was approved by the Viejas Tribal Council lead by Chairman John Christman in late August 2023.
  • Some of EVPassport’s customers include Viejas Casino and Resort, Aqua Caliente Casinos, Brookfield, Hilton, Marriott, LaSalle, JLL, InterPark, and many more.

The Tonto Apache Tribe to Partner with Heritage Distilling Company to Develop Arizona’s First Tribally Owned and Operated Distillery on Native Land

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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The distillery will produce and serve both Heritage’s portfolio of award-winning spirits, as well as exclusive Tonto Apache created brands, crafted to reflect tribal flavors and the local region.

Key Points: 
  • The distillery will produce and serve both Heritage’s portfolio of award-winning spirits, as well as exclusive Tonto Apache created brands, crafted to reflect tribal flavors and the local region.
  • “We have spent considerable time with the team from Heritage and we have toured their facilities in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Chairman Johnson noted, “Apache Corners is a multi-year community and economic planning effort by the Tonto Apache Tribal Nation.
  • For more information on Heritage Distilling Company and the Tribal Beverage Network, visit heritagedistilling.com .

Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Releases Proceedings Summary Report from the "First-Ever" Tribal Energy Equity Summit - A Historic Convening of Tribal and Federal Officials

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, an Indigenous-led nonprofit that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition to a clean energy future, today released the 2023 Tribal Energy Equity Summit Proceedings Summary Report.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy , an Indigenous-led nonprofit that supports the self-determined efforts of Native American tribes to transition to a clean energy future, today released the 2023 Tribal Energy Equity Summit Proceedings Summary Report .
  • "For four days in May 2023, the Tribal Energy Equity Summit convened for the first time in history Native American tribal leaders with officials from the federal government for the purposes of establishing relationships and catalyzing more meaningful and effective dialogue about energy," said Chéri A. Smith (Mi'kmaq Descendant), Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Founder, President, and CEO.
  • The 2023 Tribal Energy Equity Summit Proceedings Summary Report is the first in a series of Summit follow-up activities promised for participants, as well as those who could not be in attendance, to continue the dialogue and momentum that was kindled at the Summit.
  • To download the 2023 Tribal Energy Equity Summit Proceedings Summary Report, click here .

Second Circuit Court Upholds Purdue Pharma’s Plan of Reorganization on Appeal

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Purdue Pharma’s chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”), affirming the bankruptcy court’s September 2021 confirmation order.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Purdue Pharma’s chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”), affirming the bankruptcy court’s September 2021 confirmation order.
  • “The Second Circuit’s ruling is a victory for Purdue’s creditors, including all 50 states, local governments, and victims who overwhelmingly support the Plan of Reorganization.
  • Once consummated, the Plan will deliver billions of dollars of value to fund programs specifically for abatement of the opioid crisis.
  • Upon emergence, Purdue Pharma will cease to exist and a new company, Knoa Pharma, will emerge with a uniquely public-minded mission.

Pacific Mobile Structures Receives 'Best in Show' and Two First Place Awards at the 2023 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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CHEHALIS, Wash., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacific Mobile Structures is thrilled to announce that their project for the San Diego Airport and the Suquamish Tribal Health Clinic project were awarded first place in their respective categories of 'Relocatable Modular Office Over 10,000 square-feet,' and 'Permanent Modular Healthcare Under 10,000 square-feet.' Additionally, the San Diego Airport project received 'Best of Show Relocatable Building.'

Key Points: 
  • Pacific Mobile Structures received two first place awards and the coveted 'Best of Show Relocatable Building' award at the 2023 World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow.
  • The Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving the modular construction industry.
  • They really spent the time vetting Pacific Mobile on this job and the result was a beautiful modular health clinic.
  • The building truly fits the surroundings and accents the area," said Patrick Allen, Pacific Mobile Structures Sales Representative.

Panda Biotech Announces Landmark Equity Partnership With Southern Ute Growth Fund Aka-Ag, LLC

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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Panda Biotech announces a landmark equity partnership deal between the Panda High Plains Hemp Gin™ (PHPHG) project and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund (Growth Fund).

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  • Panda Biotech announces a landmark equity partnership deal between the Panda High Plains Hemp Gin™ (PHPHG) project and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund (Growth Fund).
  • The Growth Fund, the business division of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, aims to support eco-minded business investment opportunities through Aka.
  • Growth Fund Executive Director Shane Seibel added, “the Growth Fund is honored to partner with Panda Biotech on the PHPHG Project.
  • Based in Colorado on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, the Southern Ute Growth Fund maintains the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s thriving and diverse business portfolio.

Native Nonprofit Provides Relief and Seasonal Aid to Native American Elders

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With food insecurity impacting one in four Native families and Native American elders facing more threat in the winter months when heating costs are high and access is lowest, emergency food boxes provided by PWNA programs are crucial to Northern Plains and Southwest reservation aid. In 2023, thousands of emergency food boxes will be delivered to elders in 12 tribal communities, including nine White Mountain Apache and Navajo communities in the Southwest and Rosebud, Winnebago, and Crow Agency in the Northern Plains.

Key Points: 
  • Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) will bring emergency food boxes to Native elders living in remote tribal communities.
  • "Partnership with Native Americans has been providing this seasonal service for years," said Joshua Arce, President and CEO of PWNA.
  • Couple these challenges with the increase in hunger among older adults, and its clear emergency food boxes are crucial to Native elders.
  • In 2022, PWNA distributed more than 2,750 emergency food boxes, bringing nearly $320,000 worth of food into elders' homes.

Teva to pay over $4 billion to communities in pending nationwide opioid settlement

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Prescription Opiate Litigation Plaintiffs' Executive Committee confirmed that they, alongside the working group of States' Attorneys General, counsel for Native American Tribes and plaintiffs' lawyers representing the States and local communities, have reached an agreement in principle with pharmaceutical manufacturer Teva on the primary financial terms of a nationwide opioid settlement. This agreement follows years of litigation naming Teva as a defendant responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic in America. 

Key Points: 
  • This agreement follows years of litigation naming Teva as a defendant responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic in America.
  • Announced today by Teva, this settlement is contingent upon finalization of terms between the working group and Teva.
  • This settlement news comes as multidistrict federal litigation and state litigation continues in courtrooms around the country against other companies in the opioid supply chain.
  • Teva and Allergan were defendants in thattrial until July 12, 2022 when the parties reached a $58M settlement agreement.