Natives to Know: Joey Montoya
Joey Montoya is the CEO and Founder of Urban Native Era. You’ve probably seen their popular “You Are On Native Land” design on shirts, caps, and beanies!
Building Your Credit
A good credit score is the key to unlocking financial opportunities. But the journey to building a good score can be complex and unintuitive.
Natives to Know: Shiloh “Shy” LeBeau
In 2015, Shiloh “Shy” LeBeau became the first person in the state of Kansas to win an intercollegiate boxing title at the US Intercollegiate Boxing Association.
Tribal Assistance Programs
Tribes offer so many helpful programs that it can sometime be difficult to find the right one for your needs. Learn more to find what might be a fit for your needs.
Natives to Know: Kinsale Hueston Drake
Kinsale Drake is one of the coolest people on the planet. The Diné poet and playwright wears the badge of “Book Nerd” with pride. She was teaching writing workshops to younger children when she was just 17 years old.
Putting Financial Education To Work
Financial education is much more effective if it’s used to open up conversations about money. Talking about finances with your friends and family can help you become more aware — and take charge of — the beliefs that drive your decisions.
Natives to Know: Dr. Amanda Cheromiah
Dr. Cheromiah runs popular social media channels that help Native students succeed in college and works to strengthen the self-determination of Indigenous people through storytelling, digital media, and advocacy.
Scholarships for Native Students
The best place to start is with your tribe’s education office. They will be able to tell you about any scholarships your tribe offers, and may also have helpful information about other opportunities.
Natives to Know: Tachini Pete
Pete has been crafting drums since 1991 and parlayed this calling into an opportunity to support another of his passions — the revitalization of the Salish language.
Housing Assistance Breakdown
Tribal Nations and other government entities provide many housing services and assistance programs, but there are so many programs and agencies that it can be difficult to find the right resources for your situation. Let us help you!