SUPPORT INDIGENOUS ECONOMIES
​HOW TO HELP
Make a tax-deductible gift that supports our efforts as we apply greater equity in practice and provide access to resources and decision making for Native Entrepreneurs and Artists that inspire, influence, and impact our work each day!

MNISOTA NATIVE ARTIST ALLIANCE
The Native communities in Mnisota are home to diverse artists and artistic expression that include dancers, painters, beaders, quillers, weavers, musicians, actors, performers, carvers, game designers, graphic designers, tattooists, photographers, filmmakers, and more. These individuals and groups are the innovators of new concepts, styles, and techniques of Native cultural revitalization happening today, and represent the essence of indigenuity, brilliance, and generosity.
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The Mnisota Native Artists Alliance (MNAA) is a program of the Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance (MNIBA) that is Native-led, informed, and designed to advance the right to develop, create, and protect the past, present, and future expressions of Native art, while calling for equitable access to the resources needed to sustain and grow a strong Native arts economy.
BUY NATIVE CONFERENCE​
MNIBA wants to begin the conversation of “Buying Native First” in framing the long-term impact and contribution Native trade and commerce has on Tribal economic multipliers.
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​The 2025 Buy Native Conference is an upcoming premier event dedicated to promoting and supporting Native American businesses and entrepreneurs. This conference aims to nurture collaboration, networking, and education among attendees, including business leaders, policymakers, and advocates for Indigenous economic development.
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SUPPORT INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
NATIVE ART MARKET @ ART A WHIRL
Register to vend at Art A Whirl 2025!
May 16 – 18, 2025
Friday: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday: Noon – 8pm
Sunday: Noon – 5pm
1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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NATIVE ART MARKET @ ART ATTACK
Register to vend at Art A Attack 2025!
November 2025 Date: TBD
Friday: 5pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
RED TAPES: UNWINDING INDIGENUITY
A live stream and podcast platform dedicated to Indigenous artistry and entrepreneurship. Red Tapes it aims to amplify Native voices and showcase the creativity of Indigenous artists through engaging conversations and performances.
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ARTIST DIRECTORY
Discover the talent of Minnesota's Indigenous artists through the Minnesota Native Artist Alliance Artist Registry! This dynamic platform showcases a diverse array of creative voices, celebrating the traditional and contemporary expressions of Native artists across the state.​
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INDIGEPRENEUR
"Indigepreneur" is a term that embodies the fusion of Indigenous talent and entrepreneurial spirit. It represents individuals from Indigenous communities who harness their unique opportunities, traditional knowledge, and innovative ideas to create thriving businesses. Indigepreneurs are not only committed to economic empowerment but also to preserving and promoting their identity through their ventures.