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Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Fierce Ones dolls
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CROW RESERVATION, Mont. — Up until last summer, colorful floral beadwork had always been artist and fashion designer Carrie Moran McCleary’s calling card with her Plains Soul brand. 

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HELENA, Mont. — Thirty-four Native American-owned businesses received grant support from the state of Montana to help fund growth-related activities. 

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Home décor firm Indigo Arrows recently turned its textile expertise to creating masks in partnership with garment manufacturers Freed and Freed.

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NEW TOWN, N.D. — When the spotlight shone on teen Standing Rock Sioux activist Alice Brownotter during the 2018 Academy Awards, it was a breakthrough moment for Indigenous causes — and couture. 

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RAPID CITY, S.D. — In Rapid City and surrounding areas, Cheyenne River Sioux entrepreneur Lily Mendoza and the Bird Cage Book Store and Mercantile are the name and place to know for a massive selection of Native books.

Traditions Accessories
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LEWISTON, Idaho — Native-owned Traditions Gift Shop offers a stunning spectrum of products and price points. 

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DURANGO, Colo. — Native ownership has unlocked a sea of potential new business opportunities for Chinook Medical Gear, a maker of custom medical kits intended for use in harsh environments. 

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Anishinaabe designer Delina White is still amazed by all the attention her Woodland Wraparound Scarf has attracted. 

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SECOND MESA, Ariz. — Jennifer Himel has a goal with her company, Big Sky Soap, to ship products to every state in the nation by the end of 2021. 

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RED OAK, Okla. — Chris Goldsborough has come to know his small community on a deep level over the three years he’s owned Fields Hardware.