EQUITY e-newsletter: March 2005

People with Disabilities in Native Communities Building Assets

Sources of Business Capitalization for American Indians and Alaska Natives with Disabilities

The American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC) highlights opportunities for entrepreneurs with disabilities living in Native Communities to realize the dream of owning their own business.

Native Communities Looking to Build Assets Through Financial Education and Asset Building Strategies: Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon

At the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon, Barbara Ku`ulei Roloff & Pamela Ranslam-Schofield provide a glimpse into the challenges of operating one of the most successful Native Individual Development Account program in the country.

Rebuilding a Life by Finding a New Community

An Aleut once living on the streets of Anchorage, AK, Jacob Charliagla was determined not to become another stereotype. Sober for seventeen months, he is now well on his way to buying his own home with the support of Cook Inlet Tribal Council.

First Nations Development Institute (FNDI)

First Nations assists Indigenous peoples to control and develop their assets and, through that control, build the capacity to direct their economic futures in ways that fit their cultures. Read more about First Nations' support of Individual Development Account programs in native communities.

EQUITY Responds: Answers to common questions received from either the Asset Building Community or the Disability Community

Where can American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities (not living on reservations/corporations) go for help?