In Colorado, South Dakota, and Montana, Norwest has internship and recruiting programs targeted to American Indians. Although there is turnover in staff as many bankers Norwest trains go back to work on the reservation, that is an investment that Norwest feels is well worth making. Bankers and Indian tribes must try to understand each other laws and regulations. Tribes are justifiably proud of their heritage, their sovereignty, and the sacredness of their land. But it takes a non-Indian a long time to understand the richness of this heritage.
Tribal courts are different from U.S. courts.
But the tribal court system can be understood. It just takes time. In the same way, Native Americans must take the time to understand how a bank works. Banks are in the business of lending their customers' deposits, and what banks value most is safety soundness and certainty of payment. One reason the Navajos have made progress is because they have adopted a universal code that works for all of the parties.