Native American Interests

Friday, February 8, 2008

February Entrepreneur of the Month

As sole proprietor of A Gallery of Nations, I wear the many hats of running a small business. The idea of my own business was at first just a simple statement; I wonder if I can sell my family’s art on line.

That is how it started. I had experience in retail sales so I felt I could find the artists and market their art. A simple statement which has taken me, so far, on many different learning and growing paths.

One of the primary goals of my business is to promote a culture of respect and appreciation for our Native American Art in all its forms and mediums.

I see the need to set in motion a model of cultural exchange between Native artists and others in the art business that we as Native Americans can market our art.

My hope is that my business will provide a basis for Native artists to realize profits from their art and build an economic base for financial success, no matter where they live.

In addition I hope to promote an interest in our youth to educate themselves in computer science to further their social and economic goals.

The collection that is presented on A Gallery of Nations is a very small representation of the many different styles and forms that we as Native Americans have to offer. One of my goals is to expand my website to include the work of the many promising Native American artists unable to market their craft. Any Native Artists interested in selling your art on the internet, please contact me. I’ll be happy to work with you to promote your art.

When asked about advice for other Native American entrepreneurs my response is; make plans, set goals and don’t give up.

I am surprised at the opportunities that my website A Gallery of Nations has given me so far and I look forward to many more.
www.agalleryofnations.com
article from www.iicoc.com

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Barack Obama on Native American Issues

What are your thoughts! How, we as Native Americans can make a difference in the Presidential race for 2008. We need to be a force in voting! Our voices should be heard.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Cheyenne & Arapaho Governor

Press Release

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Concho, Oklahoma

Subject: Governor Flyingman’s Health Recovering

On Sunday afternoon, January 13th, Governor Darrell Flyingman suffered a mild heart attack while working on his farm in Fort Cobb. The Governor was taken to the OU Medical Center by air ambulance. He underwent routine angioplasty and is now recovering. There were no complications.

Doctors responsible for his care have commented that he’s doing well, and that they expect a full and quick recovery.

Governor Flyingman was overwhelmed by the warm response from Tribal Members, as well as from the many visits by other area Tribal leaders. Due to the overwhelming response by so many visitors, it was necessary for the medical staff to restrict visitation to permit Governor’s rest.

The Governor’s wife and close family have joined him and seek to provide a supportive environment during his recovery, which is expected to last the remainder of this week. The family appreciates the tremendous response from the Tribes’ membership, and from Indian Country. The family states they will be happy to answer inquiries regarding Governor’s condition and appreciate everyone’s concern in his recovery.

Governor Flyingman is the first elected Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. He was also recently elected Regional Area Vice President for the Southern Plains Region of the National Congress of American Indians at the organization’s 64th Congress, held in Denver.

posted by Tribal member owner of www.agalleryofnations.com

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Economic Development and Art

Recently I found that in Indian Country most Gaming Tribes are getting on board and really making a difference in the Tribal economics for the betterment of all Tribal members. I ask if that is important to you how do you as an individual benefit from such enterprises that your Tribe maybe entering into contracts with or buying businesses to operate to futher the revenues of the Tribe.
As a small business owner of www.agalleryofnations.com I have worked hard and learned alot by trial and error and can always use help in promoting my business,tell your friends,visit the website,got questions ask me info@agalleryofnations.com
When all Tribes see that working and networking with each other all Indians benefit. Small businesses can grow and become a positive force within the Indian communities helping hands not a handout is needed. Buy Indian,Promote Native Artists, Educate our Youth,respect our Elders,Retain our Cultural ways,Support New Native businesses.