Dominican working with Region 9 Tribes
Since 2004, EFC9 has worked with Region 9 tribes to promote long-term stewardship of tribal lands. Starting with the Torres Martinez, these efforts have grown to include tribes in northern Nevada, Southern California and Arizona. What we have discovered is that many tribes have immense interest in developing and/or growing entrepreneurial programs that promote sustainable enterprise such as recycling, ecotourism and alternative energy. However, most tribes lack the financial resources and in some cases, expertise, to create effective, revenue-generating businesses in a long-term, systemic and environmentally-sustainable manner.
TRIBAL GREEN ECONOMIES PROGRAM
In response to tribal needs, EFC9 has developed a Tribal Green Economies Program to help tribes develop sustainable enterprises that reflect their world view. Located in the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University of California, EFC9 is a partner of the GreenMBA Program; we employ GreenMBA students and faculty to support tribal business planning and development efforts. Some of the Tribal Green Economies Projects that have been completed or are underway through the EFC9/GreenMBA partnership include the following.
- Green Technology Feasibility Studies for the Torres Martinez Tribe
- Evaluation of the Opportunity for Solar Energy at the Torres-Martinez Tribal Casino
- Increasing Recycling and Related Green Business Opportunities for Northern Nevada Tribes
- Luiseño Waste Services Business Plan for the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians
- Operations Management Analysis for the La Jolla Campground
- Market Survey for the Proposed La Jolla Eco-Lodge
- La Jolla Eco-lodge and Ecotourism Business Plan
- Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians
- Nonprofit Capacity Building for Tribal Coalitions in Arizona
- Financing Small and Grid-Scale Solar Installations for the Navajo Green Economy Coalition
- Tribal Business Plan Guide
In addition, EFC9 has worked with a number of small communities in Northern California to help them develop their Climate Action Plans. Climate Action Plans as well as Climate Vulnerability Assessments and Adaptation Plans are part of the tribal services we provide.
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Tribes, Energy and Economic Independence: Barriers and Opportunities
The world is moving towards a greener economy and renewable energy is leading the charge. Green energy is seen as an investment opportunity by the financial community and is supported by federal and state grants, rebates and tax incentives. But not all Americans have access to the money. American Indian Tribes face numerous barriers and challenges to bring economic self-sufficiency and clean energy to their land. Download Tribes, Energy and Economic Independence: Barriers and Opportunities and learn more.