12. Economic Self-Determination
Tribes have increasingly harnessed economic ventures—such as gaming, tourism, and resource management—to generate revenue and strengthen their governments. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, for instance, has used gaming enterprises to fund education, health care, and infrastructure, setting an example of economic sovereignty. These initiatives allow tribes to assert greater independence and invest in their communities’ futures. For more on Native economic growth and policy, visit National Congress of American Indians: Economic Development.
