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Native Women Advance Affordable Housing and Economic Development in Indian Country
Deb Haaland made history in 2021 when she became the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. At the same time, a new generation of Native women have been working behind the scenes to lead economic development and affordable housing efforts in Tribal communities across the country. Tonya Plummer, Enterprise’s director for Native and Tribal housing, says none of this is new.