This fun section is dedicated to shining a light on Native entrepreneurs doing amazing things!
Huckleberry Woman
Huckleberry Woman’s owner, Tiffany Vanderhoop, descends from a long line of Haida weavers on her mother’s side. Not only is her mother a master weaver of both the Naxiin and Raven’s Tail textile arts of the Indigenous northwest, but her grandmother is a renowned master weaver too who has received lifetime achievement awards for her…
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Body By Bee, LLC
For those looking for body products to add to their self care routine, Body Be Bee, LLC has what you need. What inspired Breanna to start her company was how she’s always loved products and working with her hands, and she wanted to make something positive out of all the negative experiences she’s had with…
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Brave
Brave is a company that is focused on products that we use everyday, but plastic free. Whether it be body soaps, lotions, or dish soap, owner Nicole Braswell says we need to go back to basics and learn more about what the use of single-use plastics is doing to the Earth and future generations. She…
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MIDÉ Integrative Therapies
Heather Hart is a licensed therapist who brings a presence of warm compassion, curiosity, authenticity, humor, patience, respect, honesty, and safety to her work. While her Master’s Degree is in Social Work, Heather has worked alongside diverse populations which encouraged her to get a more in-depth understanding of diversity training. From there, she pursued a…
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True Chiefs
Located in Oklahoma, True Chiefs is a screen printing and apparel brand that specializes in custom screen printing and graphic design services. Kacey started True Chiefs from a desire to combine her extensive graphic design knowledge with her passion for screen printing, t-shirts and, most importantly, her Native American heritage. So where does the name…
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Redstar Creations
Desiree was inspired to start Redstar Creations when she couldn’t find a group that she was comfortable showcasing her beadwork. The name Redstar (Kwíl Kw Kw‘ usm) was gifted to her by a Coeur d’Alene tribal elder and the Salish spelling was adapted by a Spokane tribal elder. While she learned how to bead when…
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Little Bear Photography
With the city of Spokane as their background, Elijah takes the photos and Jasmine manages everything from poses to booking shoots. These two make up Little Bear Photography, which was created by their love for photography and their communities. They not only want to provide a great service to all of their clients, they also…
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Native Anthro
Jon is a second generation Native entrepreneur. His mom, Rose Olney Sampson, owns Rose’s Native Designs in Toppenish, Washington, and has learned a lot from watching her for 30 years. Native Anthro is a business that specializes in providing customers with personalized pieces of wearable history. The company sells shirts, hoodies, shoes, phone cases, scarves,…
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B&G Meadery – Handcrafted Mead
For Cassandra Gore, it’s been her dream to build a legacy to leave for her kids and grandkids. And that’s what led to her starting B&G Meadery. Despite it being a relatively new meadery, Cassandra and her family have been making mead for 30 years. The passion for mead runs in the family, and is…
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A Walk with Nature
An honest person who always appreciates constructive criticism, Kiera Hillaire is a photographer who takes abstract and regular photos of nature that are printed onto canvases. Inspiration to start her business came from her friends and family, who were impressed with her photos. When she saw their reactions, it made her want to share her…
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Salish Integrated Medical
Salish Integrated Medical is comprised of a multidisciplinary group of experts who are dedicated to Bellingham, Washington in reshaping pain management and not letting pain steal one more moment of their patients’ lives. Through science, expertise, and compassion, they ease discomfort and help patients within their community regain functionality through alternative, non-drug/non-surgical methods of treating…
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Hozho Cybersecurity
Hackers, scammers and online threats are everywhere, and for Hozho Cybersecurity their mission is to help underserved organizations prepare for, respond to, and avoid disruptions resulting from cyber events. Founder and president RJ Huskey, who began his career in the IBM Corporation, has over 15 years of progressive experience in data privacy, international trade compliance,…
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Jetstream Hood Cleaning and More
Jetstream Hood Cleaning and More is a pressure washing contractor operating out of Kennewick, Washington that offers a variety of residential and commercial cleaning services including siding, roof, boat, RV and more! Zach Cosner’s company is dedicated to delivering professional cleaning and friendly customer care for an exceptional customer experience. They offer pressure and soft…
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Ryan’s REZ-ipes
With his big blue rig, former police officer Ryan Gobin has gone from serving warrants to serving delicious food, while also sharing his heritage. Ryan REZ-ipes is a multifaceted catering service that offers more than just food services. They offer a unique experience to their customers with their fresh, one-of-a-kind menu, and packaged services that…
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Kieth’s Kloset
Since he was a teen, Taveus has been selling shoes, which turned more into a hobby once he got older. However, he realized it could help him make some decent income, which led him to start buying as many shoes as he could from people. From groups on Facebook to friends, he would look anywhere…
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Orca Design Group
If you don’t recognize the name Orca Design Group, there’s a chance you’ll recognize their work. They designed Indian Country Today’s logo. Founded in 1993, the agency partners with organizations to create impactful brand platforms and stories that build relationships and connections. “My wish every day is to lift up the creativity, skills and experience…
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Dipped by Casey
If there’s one thing life has taught us over the years, it’s that chocolate makes everything better. For Casey Kieffer, her company Dipped by Casey seeks to brighten their customers’ days with their handcrafted chocolates that are beautiful and delicious. She comes from a family of entrepreneurs. When she was 12-year-old, she worked at her…
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Mogul Realty Inc.
For Mogul Reality Inc. their motto is to turn Real Estate Dreams into REALTY! Owner/broker Adam Johnson (citizen of the Cherokee Nation) has been a licensed real estate professional since 2016 and the Mogul brand was established as a real estate investment firm that specialized in investment properties around the Tulsa Metro area. It wasn’t…
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Arch Salon & Spa
As a child, Falisha Steplight wasn’t able to openly experiment with makeup and would often apply it in secret at school, according to Native Business. When she was finally allowed to wear it openly, she went a little overboard with it but the art side of it is what really inspired her. Even though her…
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Elias Jade NotAfraid
If you’ve been to Nordstrom lately, there’s a chance you may have come across boots designed by artist Elias Jade NotAfraid, which hit shelves last year. It was done in collaboration with Manitobah, a Native-owned shoe company, who had asked him to design five pairs of shoes, ranging from boots to slippers. The boots, which…
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HawkEye Custom Printing
HawkEye Custom Printing is a custom apparel print shop located just north of Spokane, Washington that seeks bring your design dreams to life. While they proudly serve the area, they have customers across the U.S. too. If you have an address, they can ship it to your door. From custom t-shirts and hoodies to bags,…
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The Arrowhead
For silversmith Dyaami Lewis, The Arrowhead is more than a business; it’s a family legacy that has been operating for 100 years on the Laguna Pueblo reservation. Born into a family of jewelers, Dyaami picked up his first tools at the age of 8 and began his apprenticeship under his father, Greg Lewis’s, guidance. Greg…
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Roots N’ Arrow Salon
Roots N’ Arrow provides all hair services, including color, cuts and extensions! They also provide eyelash extensions and teeth whitening! Owner Chelsee Kieffer has always loved to serve others and her community. Everyday, she gets to help others look and feel their best. “I take pride in getting to know and building friendships with…
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Osprey Nest Rawhide Art
Whether you’re looking for a handmade purse, buckskin belt, or small things such as earrings, handkerchief slides, lighter cases, and so forth, Sylvia Jane Peasley has what you’re looking for. Working on hides runs in the family. Her grandmother, Sasoyapum, worked hides growing up as did her aunt, Delia Covington. Sylvia then began helping Nettie…
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Beaver Tales Coffee
Beaver Tales Coffee is a coffee roaster, coffee shop and cultural gift shop based in La Conner, Washington that first came into existence in 2019. The name comes from three clan brothers (Tlingit Deisheetaan [Beaver Clan]) traveling on a canoe journey. When they are all together they tell stories, some of them true, most, not…
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Osamuskwasis
Osamuskwasis is a fashion company that specializes in Indigenous wearable art, clothing and accessories. Owner and founder Osamuskwasis Roan, which translates to “Yellow Bear” in nehiyawewin (plains cree language), has always been interested in fashion and art ever since she was a little girl. She was taught how to do beadwork by her great grandmother,…
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Advanced Skin Shop
From non-surgical body sculpting and anti-aging treatments to skincare services, Advanced Skin Shop has options that can meet your individual beauty needs. Melissa MeltingTallow is a master aesthetician, skincare therapist, and cryo tech who wants her clients to feel empowered in their own skin. Services her company provides include: She also has a ‘Face Reality’…
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Yoyot Sp’q’n’i
Seeing a need for energetic, nonprofit work in the Spokane area, Yoyot Sp’q’n’i was formed to provide sensible solutions to pressing issues surrounding Indigenous communities. Through compassion and dedication, the nonprofit seeks to uplift others and help them thrive by advocating for Indigenous communities and prevent Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), or Missing or…
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HawkFeather Web Design
HawkFeather Web Design has been creating and hosting affordable and effective websites since 1996. The company is a full-service web design and hosting company serving Kitsap County, the greater Puget sound area and beyond. MacMillen’s style of working with clients ensures that the project requirements, website design, functionality, content, SEO, security, analytics and optionally training,…
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A&B Native American Cuisine
Frybread burgers, fries, Indian tacos, spam fried rice. Just the thought of A&B Native American Cuisine’s food is enough to make you hungry. Everything on their menu is made fresh and A&B gets their produce from local vendors. Take a look at some of the items on their menu: One of their burgers is called…
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Tachini Drums
Tachini Drums is a company that has been selling authentic Native American drum products in traditional designs for over 20 years. These drums are made with materials from trusted suppliers. As opposed to mainstream culture and businesses that try to represent Native inspired products as genuine, Tachini Drums is authentic. Their website even describes how…
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Urban Crow Media LLC
Urban Crow Media is owned by turntablist DJ Exodus, aka Dean Smif, that can bring the vibe and energy of a festival or nightclub to your next party. Urban Crow Media takes pride in providing professional audio & DJ services for live events, festivals, clubs, venues, weddings and private parties. DJ Exodus specializes in selecting…
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D-McP Construction LLC
“Integrity, Precision, Construction.” Those are the three words users see when they go onto D-McP Construction’s website. Owned by brothers David and Andrew McPherson, the company is a full service general contractor that provides project planning and management, including self-performing excavation and concrete. Their mission and values are based on these seven principles: Benefit Family and…
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Pax Harvey Consulting
Pax Harvey Consulting provides peace and balance through quality services and consulting for all businesses. These services include professional development workshops, trainings, and presentations for companies, businesses, and organizations. They provide services in the following areas: Management Leadership Customer Service Communication Creating Healthy Workplaces Moral and Ethical Decision Making Accountability Team building Motivation Conflict Resolution…
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All Directions Cleaning Services
For all of your commercial cleaning and disinfecting needs, All Directions Cleaning Services is here to make sure your business is clean, disinfected, and looking better than ever! For their disinfection services, they use electrostatic disinfection which gives objects an even, 360-degree coating that wraps around harmful microorganisms and removes them from surfaces, including those…
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Beading Hearts
The name Beading Hearts has a special and personal meaning behind it. The idea for it first came to consciousness in 2019, during a dark period in Madison’s life. She believes her grandmothers have guided her to this path, so she named her business in their honor. “My ancestors have taught me to remember my roots,…
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Qene’s Catering
Qene’s Catering is an Indigenous-based food service business that’s available for catering and Indigenous food consulting, serving on Seliš/Qlispe lands. Some of their favorite ingredients to work with include huckleberries, bison, morel mushrooms, manoomin (wild rice) and local organic produce. They also label their food in Salish, which sparks interest and conversation. Check out some…
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Bison Coffeehouse
Bison Coffeehouse is Portland’s only Native-owned coffee shop and is the culmination of a journey Loretta Guzman embarked on almost a decade ago. After a fight with cancer that almost proved fatal, Loretta (who is in full remission now) conceived of a community space that represented her ancestry and showcased Native-sourced products. After spending two…
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Ginew Inc.
Located in Portland, OR, Ginew is Native Americana: Heirloom-quality goods and garments. Founded in 2010, by Amanda Bruegl and Erik Brodt, Ginew is the first Native-owned denim collection, fusing contemporary Native American style with Ojibwe, Oneida and Stockbridge-Munsee design elements. The story of Ginew begins when owners Amanda and Erik jointly crafted the first series…
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In Bloom Salon & Beauty Boutique
Located in the ever-changing Pioneer Square in Seattle and the heart of Stadium District in Tacoma, In Bloom Salon & Beauty Boutique offers quality products and services to ensure the best results for their guests. From hair services, eyebrow microblading to lip blush, the salon offers a variety of services where guests can expect quality,…
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Freddy Throne Art
Pop artist, graphic designer, visual artist. Freddy Throne is a local creative artist who is all of these things. From digital design, murals, to art installation, Freddy has been breaking out in the art scene of the Pacific Northwest. A Spokane tribal member and Airforce veteran, this artist submerges himself in colors of florescent and…
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Pow’Waw Food Truck
Pow’Waw Food Truck is a chef driven food truck that focuses on pre-colonial style Native American cuisine with a modern twist. Take a look at their menu! Food, quality and deliciousness is the goal with their cuisine acting as a bridge to the culture. And if the menu is making you hungry you can find their…
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Counting Coup Media
Preserve the past, share the future. Counting Coup Media’s mission is simple. Although they run as a traditional production company serving many clients, they relish the opportunity to work with Native American tribes on any cultural project. It all started with a group of film students at The Art Institute of Seattle; Michael Kane, Ryan…
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Indigenous Eats
Fast, fresh and filling. These three words describe the new Native American restaurant, Indigenous Eats, that’s opening in Spokane, Washington on August 15. Located next to Gonzaga University’s campus, Indigenous Eats serves contemporary Native American comfort food, including fry bread, Indian tacos, and desserts served with huckleberry sauce. The fry bread is also prepared using…
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Beauty & Grace
Beauty & Grace, LLC located right here in Spokane, Washington provides botox and lip fillers for esthetic purposes from a Family Nurse Practitioner with 17 years of experience in the medical field. Botox helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that are cause by facial muscle movement. Botox works to block nerve…
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DJ Big Rez
David Hillaire aka DJ Big Rez is a professional DJ who loves music and has been in business since 2001. Starting off as a mobile DJ, he did personal parties, weddings and business parties before expanding into night clubs. He provides his services to a variety of venues including private events, night clubs, sporting events,…
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Bellastro Construction Inc.
Bellastro Construction Inc.’s services are built for you. Established in 2002, Bellastro Construction Inc. is a full-service construction firm offering design built, construction management and general contracting services. At Bellastro, they protect their reputation for excellent customer service, and provide the highest quality craftsmanship while maintaining competitive prices. They make this possible through utilizing responsible…
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Tallan Paul Investigations, LLC
Growing up in Northwestern Washington, Tallan Paul developed an early interest in solving mysteries. He was exposed to investigations through work at a private security firm where he realized an instant affinity for the problem solving process. Now back home in Bellingham, WA, Tallan is pursuing his investigative career where he specializes in criminal defense…
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War Pony Pictures LLC
From a young age, Derrick LaMere was taught about the about of storytelling from his elders on the Colville Indian Reservation. His people have used storytelling to teach and preserve their traditional knowledge for generations. For the past 10+ years, Derrick has put traditional practice into motion and has been fortunate enough to help create…
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Sky Bear Media
Headquartered in Olympia, WA, Sky Bear Media is a full-service video production company that is licensed and insured to do business in the state. The company has years of experience in creating media for the digital space, from script to screen, and has worked with Washington State government, Tribes, tribal organizations, corporations, small business and…
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Copper Canoe Woman
Vina Brown is the owner and creator of Copper Canoe Woman (CCW), a small family-owned business. CCW is an Indigenous jewelry design business whose aesthetic is rooted in ancestral culture, stories, and adornment art. The essence of CCW is about showcasing authentic place-based, yet modern Indigenous designs. Their jewelry is infused with elements of Vina’s…
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Salishan Sturgeon Nose Canoes
Started by Shawn Brigman, PhD, in 2015, Salishan Sturgeon Nose Canoes is a Native-owned business business with a focus on increasing visual literacy awareness on signifiers of the unique and distinct northern Plateau canoe styles and village implementations. The canoe shapes, construction techniques, and other characteristics are created using centuries-old local patterns. Brigman’s creative practice…
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Red Planet Books & Comics
Founded in 2017, Red Planet is the only Indigenous comic shop in the world and specialized in promoting and distributing Native comics, books, games, toys and collectibles. Not only that, it is also the headquarters for both the Indigenous Comic Con and Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers. Their goal is to support and…
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Galanda Broadman PLLC
Galanda Broadman PLLC is an Indigenous rights law firm with nine lawyers and offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, and Bend, Oregon. The firm fights for Indigenous Peoples to protect and defend Treaty rights, economic rights, and human rights. Galanda Broadman PLLC capabilities include Complex Litigation such as Treaty Rights, Cultural Property, Gaming, etc., Outside…
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1 Shot Boondocks
The business was created in 2016 and located in Rio Rancho, NM. 1 Shot Boondocks reflects the independent and wild spirit. They cater to the explorer, the do-it-yourselfer, the lovers of the outdoors. 1 Shot Boondocks is owned by Chamisa Radford, a female firearm owner and manufacturer. She has a passion for lightweight and easy…
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Redtail Accounting
Redtail Accounting is owned by Tina Begay. Redtail Accounting specializes in cannabis and nonprofit accounting procedures and bookkeeping. Redtail Accounting offers an all-in-one virtual accounting services with an affordable, flat monthly fee. All services are performed remotely by the dedicated team of accounting experts. Visit her website here. You can also check out her LinkedIn…
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Barefaced Beauty
Barefaced Beauty is owned by Kylee Peone. She created Barefaced Beauty to help people feel confident in their own skin. With 8 years of experience in the industry, she focuses on sharing her knowledge of skin and beauty with all her clients. Kylee offers custom facials, advanced skin treatments such as microneedling and chemical peels,…
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Honey Lodge
Purchase with a purpose! Honey Lodge Youth Enterprise is a Program of Lakota Youth Development (LYD). When Lakota Youth Development was facing a lack of funding for youth programs and also looking at the unemployment challenges facing Lakota youth, they turned to their own youth members to participate in creating solutions. The Mato Tasunka Wakinyan…
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Creative Native Customs
Creative Native Customs is owned by a young entrepreneur, Mariah Thompson. Mariah specializes in creating merchandise with meaning. She specializes in memorial orders & creating original designs of loved ones who’ve passed on. Mariah can make custom designs specifically requested by customers & places them onto any clothing. Mariah’s website is currently under construction. However,…
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Beadwork by Nerayda Ganuelas
Beadwork by Nerayda Ganuelas is beadwork artist who offers high quality beadwork. All of the beadwork on her ‘Hey Dudes’ are her own unique designs. These shoe designs can be paired with beaded earrings, keychains or a hat! Nerayda Ganuelas takes pride in her amazing beadwork! See her creations on Instagram. Stay up to date…
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Zelo Living
Zelo Living’s intent is to offer their clients program-based solutions that align with their healthy lifestyle goals. Their lifestyle programs are designed to use the science of the body. It’s their promise to provide clients with the best care, products, and services that capture nutritional, medical, and holistic remedies. Zelo takes a different approach to…
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Unitary Apparel
Unitary’s founder Cody Miller gets inspiration and passion from his Native background. He uses Native pop culture and tapestry from across the country to create urban fashion that looks great on everyone. The clothing created at Unitary are all high-quality garments created with you in mind. If you like legit apparel, our line is for…
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Zacherle Glass
Owner of Zacherle Glass, Niki Zacherle, offers a host of beautiful handmade jewelry and hand-blown glass pretties. Her work can also be found in other local Indigenous-owned businesses such as Modern Tipi and Wenatchi Wear. Support your local, woman, Indigenous-owned business! Visit her website here. You can also check out her Instagram. Stay up to…
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The BLVD Coffee Company
The Blvd Coffee Company is located in Spokane, WA. They serve up locally roasted coffee by your favorite baristas on Northwest Blvd. They also have some of the cutest merch on the Blvd! Stop by and support your local woman, Indigenous-owned business! You can check out their Facebook and Instagram. Stay up to date on…
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Zephyr Lemonade
Zephyr Lemonade started in a 10×10 tent with a $2,000 loan from the owner Estabon’s, mother. His lemonade business now has two vending trailers and two branded vending tents. Zephyr Lemonade is the only Native-owned business operating at The Gorge Amphitheatre and White River Amphitheatre. You will also see this crew at other large events!…
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Star Village Coffee
Star Village Coffee Roasters embodies a cultural ethos of indigenous entrepreneurship, which are self-determined, resurgent, and self-sustained. Their approach to making coffee combines old wisdom with new insight, to create roast profiles that surprise at every turn. They’d like to imagine that their coffee inspiration exists in a creative space of compromise, where the desert…
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Wenatchi Wear
Wenatchi Wear clothing company was created by an Indigenous woman who is passionate about art, culture, nature and quality apparel. They believe in building a clothing brand that creates pride & community while focusing on amplifying local Native American tribes. They specialize in apparel for men & women: t-shirts, tank tops, snapbacks, hoodies, stickers, and…
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Back In The Day Vintage
Back In The Day Vintage offers a wide range of vintage clothing. Owner, June Reeves has secured a large collection of clothing and accessories you never thought you would see again. Visit Back In The Day Vintage located inside Chosen Vintage, in beautiful downtown Spokane. You can check out their Facebook and Instagram. Stay up…
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Inter-Tribal Beauty
Octavia Lewis brings over 4 years of experience helping you obtain an age-defying, skin-clearing ritual to regain your confidence. Inter-Tribal Beauty was founded in 2017 in order to bridge the gap between the base (skin) and a flawless makeup application. Octavia focuses on progressive and corrective skincare for anyone who wants better skin. Visit their…
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Moses Meadows Equine Services
Carly brings 30 years of experience and professional training to meet your equine-related needs including safe, secure boarding, training, riding lessons, and more. Her purpose is to provide you peace of mind for the safe transportation of your horse(s). Whether you need your horse moved to new ground across the county or you’re bringing your…
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Modern Tipi
Modern Tipi features products handmade by Native American artists from the Pacific Northwest. The variety of Native Art in this beautiful downtown location is astonishing! Visit Modern Tipi at the Saranac Commons in Downtown Spokane. You can also check out their Facebook page. Stay up to date on Native small business resources as they become…
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Trax Mobile Tire
Trax Mobile Tire offers mobile tire service and repair to Spokane and surrounding areas. Gone are the days when you had to sit in the tire shop for hours and take time off work to get your tires serviced. This mobile tire service company will come to you, wherever you are! Visit their website here.…
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Swan Innovations LP
Swan Innovations LP offers unique and transformational experiences for Indigenous communities and those who serve them. They provide innovative training and creative health and wellness content aligned with Indigenous values and worldviews, with an emphasis on intergenerational trauma impacting Native Americans, Indigenous language and culture trainings, and a wide variety of cultural resources. Visit their…
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Morning Light Kombucha
Morning Light Kombucha’s mission is to provide the highest quality Kombucha tea that nourishes their community, supports their local economy, strengthens local food systems and allows them to give back to Native American communities. They are committed to environmentally conscious business practices, that include minimizing waste and inspiring sustainability in NE Kansas. Visit their website…
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Native Wax with Connie Danger
Native Wax with Connie Danger This edition of the Native Business Spotlight features Native Wax, a Native woman-owned business owned by Connie Danger, a member of the Upper Skagit Tribe. Connie is an Esthetician with 11 years of experience who received her education and training at the Gary Manual Aveda Institute in Seattle, WA. COVID-19…
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We are thrilled to announce Vanessa Abrahamson as our first Native Business Spotlight. Please listen to her story on being a Washington State business owner through the COVID pandemic.
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