 The native population faces a number of community development challenges, including a poverty rate twice the national average, unemployment and more serious housing issues. While a number of programs and services are specifically targeted to these populations in each state, the disparities are stark and warrant special attention.
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Understand the laws and regulations in Native communities, and
how certain tribes have used their sovereignty to develop and enforce
laws that promote lending and community development. Review websites
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in Indian Country. Learn about the Building Native Communities:
Financial Skills for Families curriculum and how you can become
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communities and their government-to-government relationship with the
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Country. Link to a variety of local, regional, and national websites
related to community development in Native communities.
Native American Lending Study, CDFI Fund, November 2001
Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development
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