Native Entrepreneurs are Changing Rez Life

Описание: In collaboration with New Mexico In Depth, Indigenous Affairs Reporter Bella Davis visits Shiprock, New Mexico PBS speaks with a Navajo entrepreneur about the importance of Native-owned businesses on the reservation.

Roddell Denetso wanted to start a Native business on the Navajo Nation, and started Black Streak Apparel. He uses Native patterns and iconography to create bright, iconic athletic streetwear.

Heather Fleming and Jessica Stago started Change Labs to support Native entrepreneurs. We talk with these co-founders about how they are working with Native business leaders to help them thrive while supporting their local economy.

Racquel Black with Entrepreneurship Hub works with hopeful business owners to help navigate the red tape that can come with starting a business, like leasing a space and applying for a business license.

Let us know in the comments - what's your favorite Native owned business! We want to find our new favorites.

Indigenously Positive is a collaboration between NMPBS and New Mexico In Depth, the nonprofit newsroom where Bella Davis works as Indigenous Affairs reporter.

New Mexico In Depth: https://nmindepth.com/

Guests:
Roddell Denetso (Navajo), Black Streak Apparel Owner
Heather Fleming (Diné) Change Labs Co-Founder & Executive Director
Jessica Stago (Diné / Apache) Change Labs Co-Founder
Racquel Black (Diné) Entrepreneurship Hub Manager

Crew:
Bella Davis (Yurok) Producer & Host
Benjamin C Yazza (Diné) Director & Producer
Joey Dunn (Diné) Camera

Music:

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