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Native EdgeEp.26 NACA's Quinton CarrollAny questions or comments please send here!We are joined by Quinton Carroll, Executive Director of the Native American Contractors Association. Quinton is the last in a series of interviews we conducted from our Washington, DC office in May, and he's a fitting guest as NACA also shares office space in the Indian Gaming Association's headquarters.Quinton shared stories of growing up in the northernmost city in the United States - Utqiagvik, Alaska (formerly Barrow) - as the son of the first Executive Director of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commissioner and a "cowboy from Wyoming."...2025-07-0858 minNative EdgeEp. 25 | NAFOA's Cory BlankenshipAny questions or comments please send here!For Episode 25, Chris and Yvette interviewed Corey Blankenship, Executive Director of NAFOA. This episode is the second of three we recorded from our Washington, DC office in May.Cory and Chris have known each other for decades, both hailing from Cherokee, NC - home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Cory shared his story, starting with working in finance for his tribe to leading a national organization that focuses on growing tribal economies by strengthening tribal finance. He was also an advocate at a young age...2025-06-1755 minNative EdgeEp. 24 | IGA Executive Director Jason GilesAny questions or comments please send here!Episode 24 is the first of three interviews from The National Center's Washington, DC office, conducted over several days in May. And it just happens to be with the executive director of the organization (Indian Gaming Association) that owns our office space! Chris sat down with Jason Giles to learn more about his story - from growing up in "sleep farm town" as the son of a CIA analyst father and Attorney General of the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma mother, to offensive lineman at West Point, to Marine, to a...2025-06-031h 03Native EdgeEp. 23 | Denella Belin, Owner & Chef at Nella's Innovative KreationsAny questions or comments please send here!In Episode 23 we welcome Chef Denella Belin, Owner of Nella's Innovative Kreations in the Phoenix area. Nella's is a catering service that integrates Denella's Navajo heritage and professional culinary training. It also offers cooking classes and private dinners.Chris and guest host Nicole Watson from The National Center's tourism team chatted with Denella about her career, including being the only Native American chef in her class at the famed Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. As she was ready to launch Nella's, Project DreamCatcher at ASU was instrumental in...2025-05-2059 minNative EdgeEp. 22 | Actor Martin SensmeierAny questions or comments please send here!We have a VERY special guest for Episode 22 - actor Martin Sensmeier! You may know Martin from productions like The Magnificent Seven, West World, or 1883, and soon you can watch him on Season Two of The Terminal List.Chris first met Martin in 2020 when he keynoted the Reservation Economic Summit, and he joined us as a guest at RES 2025. In the episode, Martin shares more about his career journey, from a welder and roustabout working for Doyon Drilling in interior Alaska to a sought-after actor collaborating with some...2025-05-0656 minNative EdgeEp. 21 | Attorney James Meggesto (RES 2025 Live Recording)Any questions or comments please send here!We're back! Episode 21 of The Native Edge podcast is a conversation with Holland and Knight attorney James Meggesto that took place during the closing general session at RES 2025. This was our first-ever live recording, and we hope you enjoy the conversation that Chris and Yvette had with James. James discussed his career journey, first thoughts about the new Trump Administration, how Indian Country can advocate for its interests, and potential opportunities for tribes. This episode will be available on our YouTube page - so please make sure to w...2025-04-2430 min
Native EdgeEp. 20 | Tourism with the Navajo Nation Division of Economic DevelopmentAny questions or comments please send here!For episode 20, we're joined by Bobby Martin, Program Manager for Navajo Nation Tourism and Tony Skrelunas, Director of the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development. Yvette and guest host Kyia Jackson sat down with Bobby and Tony during a recent Native Edge Institute in Flagstaff, Arizona.Bobby and Tony shared some of the Navajo Nation's incredible work in tourism, which has become an important part of its economic development portfolio. They also discuss Navajo Tourism's support for local small businesses and eagerness to partner for future endeavors.2025-03-0545 min
Native EdgeEp. 19 | Traci MorrisAny questions or comments please send here!We're just six days from the Reservation Economic Summit, and that means back-to-back episodes of the Native Edge podcast. Special guest host Nicole Watson steps in for Yvette for a great conversation with Dr. Traci Morris, Executive Director of the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, located within the American Indian Policy Institute at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.Dr. Morris discusses her career path, starting out as a hairdresser and ultimately completing three degrees and becoming a go-to expert on all things related to...2025-03-041h 02
Native EdgeEp. 18 | Onawa HaynesAny questions or comments please send here!We're back for season 2 of the Native Edge podcast! And we have a great guest to kick off the new season: Onawa Haynes, CEO/Founder of Hozhonigo Consulting - "team of problem solvers."Since 2015, Onawa and Hozhonigo have helped clients secure over $50 million in vital grant funding for transportation, water infrastructure, education, language revitalization, cybersecurity, and more.Learn more about Onawa's career, which started in pageantry, and her tireless work to help Indian Country. Plus, you'll hear more about the upcoming Reservation Economic Summit, where Onawa...2025-03-0355 min
Indianz.ComEconomic Development Priorities at National Congress of American Indians #ECWS2025The National Congress of American Indians hosts a panel on economic development priorities at its executive council winter session on February 12, 2025.
PARTICIPANTS
Jason Giles-Moderator, Executive Director, Indian Gaming Association
Cory Blankenship, Executive Director, NARF
Derrick Watchman, President and CEO, NCAIED
Aurene Martin, Managing Partner, Spirit Rock Consulting LLC
NCAI's meeting took place in Washington, D.C.2025-02-1332 min
Native EdgeEp. 17 | Holiday Shopping with Native Art MarketAny questions or comments please send here!For Episode 17 of The Native Edge podcast, E. Skye Byrd and Kyia Jackson sub in for Chris and Yvette to talk about shopping Native, particularly around the holidays. They welcomed the founders of Scottsdale, AZ-based Native Art Market Denise Rosales and Heather Tracy to talk about their business and career journey - and of course to share some of their amazing products.Plus, everyone brought in some of their favorite Indigenous-made apparel and discussed some of their favorite artisans, all of whom are listed below. Of course, listening...2024-12-121h 09
Native EdgeEp. 16 | Journalist Mark TrahantAny questions or comments please send here!For episode 16, we welcomed renowned journalist Mark Trahant to the studio for a conversation about his storied career, from a tribal high school basketball radio announcer to interviewing a President of the United States. Mark is currently Editor-at-Large at Indian Country Today, and over his five-decade career he has worked across both Native and mainstream media, and even had stints in government and academia. We hope you enjoy the discussion and learn about the future of journalism, and what to expect from a new administration taking over in W...2024-12-0552 min
Native EdgeEp. 15 | Indigenous Teacher Education Program at U of AAny questions or comments please send here!In Episode 15 - and the fourth installment in our Native American Heritage Month series - we welcome Dr. Jeremy Garcia and Dr. Valerie Shirley from the Indigenous Teacher Education Program at the University of Arizona. Chris and Yvette lead a wide-ranging conversation about Indigenous education and the origins of ITEP, as well as Dr. Garcia and Dr. Shirley's book Indigenizing Education. They share their approach on how they prepare undergraduate students to create culturally-rooted curriculum, drawn from their own culture, origin stories, philosophies, and languages. We hope you...2024-11-2149 minNative EdgeEp. 14 | Sherry BlackAny questions or comments please send here!For episode 14, we welcome Sherry Black, who has a long history in advancing economic development throughout Indian Country. Sherry talks about her early involvement with Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the importance of board representation and networking, and her extensive work across Native organizations and philanthropy, including the Johnson Scholarship Foundation.This is the third episode in our Native American Heritage Month series. We hope you check them all out - and also learn more about some of the organizations with which Sherry is involved. Looking for...2024-11-1450 min
Native EdgeEp. 13 | Fawn SharpAny questions or comments please send here!On Episode 13 of The Native Edge podcast, Chris and Yvette welcomed Fawn Sharp to The National Center's headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. Fawn is well-known throughout Indian Country from her time as President of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and leadership in Quinault Indian Nation and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians.Fawn shares her path to leadership; her incredible local, regional, and national efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic; advocacy in combatting climate change; current role as a board member of the Nature Conservancy; and how the rest...2024-11-071h 02
Native EdgeEp. 12 | Hud OberlyAny questions or comments please send here!Thank you for listening to The Native Edge, and Happy Native Heritage Month! We will be releasing shows weekly, starting with episode 12 featuring a conversation that Chris and Yvette had with Hud Oberly during a recent Native Edge Institute in New York. Hud, a Ralph Lauren model and Founder and Creative Director at Here's to You, is no stranger to The National Center. He is a 40 Under 40 honoree, speaker at RES, and was on a panel at the New York NEI.Learn more about Hud's journey...2024-11-0158 min
Native EdgeEp. 11 | Native Edge Tourism Part 2Any questions or comments please send here!Episode 11 is a continuation of episode 10, featuring our amazing tourism team. During our recent Lake Tahoe NEI, Chris and Yvette lead a conversation - our largest yet - with the six people who will be leading our tourism efforts across five regions.Learn more about our team and what they have planned as we expand Native Edge Tourism. If you want to learn more, please check out a press release when the cooperative agreement was announced. Guests on the episode are:Eastern Region...2024-10-2845 min
Deep Conversations PodcastA Deep Conversation With Dr. Jessica Moore Harjo At Positive SpaceJessica Moore Harjo, Ph.D., Weomepe, Otoe-Missouria, Osage, Pawnee, Sac & Fox, is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, and educator based in Oklahoma. Her approach to art and design is unique, post-traditional, and grounded in cultural symbolism. Her pieces display intricate intersections of traditional ribbonwork, florals, appliqué, elements of nature and other harmonious and symmetric forms with atmospheric color palettes.Dr. Harjo has current displays of visual and digital art at the First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City’s Scissortail Park, Tulsa’s Philbrook Museum of Art, Oklahoma City’s Automobile Door Tour Alley, the Tulsa Art Alley, the Osag...2024-10-2340 min
Native EdgeEp. 10 | Native Tourism with Ed HallAny questions or comments please send here!Episode 10 of The Native Edge podcast is all about tourism. Yvette solo hosts (with an assist from producer Mikaela Garcia) this episode, which features a conversation with Ed Hall. Ed is a consultant for The National Center working on our new tourism program.Ed and Yvette talk to the tremendous potential for tourism in Indian Country, as well as some challenges and regional differences. This is the beginning of the conversation about tourism; a future episode will feature the rest of our tourism team representing five regions across...2024-10-1752 min
Native EdgeEp. 9 | Maricopa County (AZ) Recorder Stephen RicherAny questions or comments please send here!Election Day is just around the corner! To get you ready to cast your ballot and answer some questions about our voting process, we invited Maricopa County, Arizona Recorder Stephen Richer to join us in studio. Stephen has established himself as one of the foremost experts on voting systems and the election process in the country.Chris and Yvette talk to Stephen about his background, why he decided to run for Recorder, how he withstood and fought back against unfounded attacks after the 2020 election, the importance...2024-10-0551 min
Native EdgeEp. 8 | John AmbrosinoAny questions or comments please send here!On Episode 8 of the Native Edge Podcast, Chris and Yvette sat down with actor and producer John Ambrosino. John recently played the role of "Uncle Ernie" in the hit Broadway remake of the musical Tommy. Members of The National Center's team had the opportunity to see John under the bright lights when they were in New York for a recent Native Edge Institute. John talks about his career, going from behind the stage to a leading role in an iconic rock opera. He also talks about the business...2024-09-3055 min
Native EdgeEp. 7 | Advocacy with Tylynn GordonAny questions or comments please send here!Episode 7 of The Native Edge podcast returns to a familiar subject - advocacy - with an in-person interview with Tylynn Gordon, a longtime friend of and former consultant for The National Center. Tylynn has a wealth of knowledge about politics and federal lobbying and advocacy across many fields, including Native American and Alaska Native policy.Tylynn was on the cutting-edge of the changing dynamics of federal lobbying, with Fortune Magazine calling her a “a new breed” of in-state grassroots lobbyists. She shares her observations with Chris and Yvette, incl...2024-09-0443 min
Native EdgeEp. 6 | Lance Morgan on Innovation in Indian CountryAny questions or comments please send here!Welcome back Native Edge Listeners!In this episode, Chris James and Yvette Fielder sit down with Lance Morgan, CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc., for an insightful conversation about his journey in building a diversified company, changing the law on Indian gaming, and eventually evolving into sports betting.Lance shares advice through the challenges and successes of government contracting, creating a diversified enterprise, and building a system of checks and balances. He also mentions how he used modules like the Tribal Leverage...2024-08-1546 min
Native EdgeEp. 5 | Advocacy with Clara PratteAny questions or comments please send here!Episode 5 of the Native Edge Podcast is all about advocacy!Hosts Chris James and Yvette Fielder welcome guest Clara Pratte, who has a long and distinguished history of advocacy across Indian Country. They discuss Clara's background and experience, the importance of advocacy and making your voice heard, Native representation and tribal consultation, voting, and work-life balance.Check it out - and make sure to tell your friends to download! Thank you for your support of the Native Edge Podcast.Clara Pratte | Founder and Principal...2024-07-181h 01
Govcon GiantsLessons in Excellence: Delivering Top-Notch Services and Thriving in Federal Contracting With Mark MastersIn this episode of the Govcon Giants podcast, we sit down with Mark Masters, the dynamic Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chloeta. Mark brings over twenty years of industry experience to the table, and his journey from a federal wildland firefighter to the helm of a multi-faceted national service provider is nothing short of inspirational. Mark is a proud tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. His career began in the rugged and demanding field of federal wildland firefighting. Over eight years, he served in various capacities, including as an aerially delivered firefighter, also...2024-07-171h 06
Native EdgeEp. 4 | United States Department of AgricultureAny questions or comments please send here!What's up Native Edge listeners!On Episode 4, we share more of the conversation from Episode 2 between Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center, and Tedd Buelow, the Tribal Relations Team Lead for USDA's Office of Rural Development. This interview was recorded in April. Buelow gives insight into USDA programs related to telecom infrastructure, rural housing development, commodity foods programs, and more. They also discuss the improvements in USDA programs and how these changes are helping Indigenous-owned businesses bid in the...2024-07-0429 min
Native EdgeEp. 3 | Native Edge InstitutesAny questions or comments please send here!Thank you for tuning in to the Native Edge!In our latest episode, Program Director Yvette Fielder, Business Development Specialist Kyia Jackson, and Producer Mikaela Garcia talk about Native Edge Institutes - the free, one-day training business training sessions The National Center hosts across the country. One of the participants in NEIs is CEO of Turtle Island Protection Services Shawntay Negrete. We share some of her remarks and her business's story, including its incredible growth. From...2024-06-2122 min
Native EdgeEp. 2 | AgricultureAny questions or comments please send here!Welcome back to the Native Edge podcast! Join us as we explore the world of agriculture through business, philosophy, and clips from awesome entrepreneurs and experts. On episode 2, The National Center's Chris James and Yvette Fielder take a deep dive into Indigenous agriculture, with perspective from sisters Andi & Alisha Murphy of the Toasted Sister Podcast; USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack; Tedd Buelow, Tribal Relations Team Lead for the USDA's Office of Rural Development; and renowned Indigenous chefs and restauranteurs 2024-06-0534 min
Native EdgePilot | IntroductionAny questions or comments please send here!Welcome to the very first episode of our new podcast, Native Edge! Native Edge will explore a wide array of topics across Indian Country, as well as more about the work of and the people behind The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.In our pilot episode, National Center President and CEO Chris James and Program Director Yvette Fielder discuss the organization's programs, some highlights from the 2024 Reservation Economic Summit, and provide information on how you can get involved.Get ready for some l...2024-05-0737 min
News Over NoiseEpisode 208: Bad Press: The Muskogee Creek Citizens’ Fight to Protect Freedom of the PressSpecial thanks to our guests:Rebecca Landsberry-Baker is an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and the executive director of the Indigenous Journalists Association. She is a recipient of the 2018 NCAIED “Native American 40 Under 40” award and was selected to the Harvard Shorenstein News Leaders Fall 2022 cohort. Landsberry-Baker made her directorial debut with the documentary feature film, BAD PRESS, which was supported by the Sundance Institute, Ford Foundation JustFilms, NBC, and the Gotham. BAD PRESS premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and received the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression.Angel Elli...2024-03-2850 min
Road Dog PodcastRunning Activism with Jordan Marie Bring Three White Horses Daniel“You are meant to be here. You are worthy and you have a whole line of ancestors and family that fought and died for you to be here today.” This is a Road Dog Podcast classic from the early days. Jordan Marie Bring Three White Horses Daniel is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) as well as a passionate advocate for Indian Country and all people. She is nationally known for her advocacy and grassroots organization for anti-pipelines/climate justice efforts, change the name/not your mascot, the epidemic and cris...2023-07-101h 15
The Muscogee PodWill Lowe, National Council SpeakerIn this episode, we chat with Muscogee Nation National Council Speaker Will Lowe. Lowe describes his journey from U.S. Marine, to an MBA, to Speaker of the House for America’s 4th largest tribe. You don’t want to miss this “Conversation from our Reservation!”
Muscogee Creek National Council
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)
American Indian Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma
Leadership Native Oklahoma
Tulsa Drillers2022-07-0651 min
American Indian AirwavesProtecting Karankawa Kadla & Madeline Sayet in Sacred Stage: Talks with Native Playwrights & ArtistsPart 1
On January 22nd, 2022, the Karankawa Kadla and approximately 400 allies held an action against the Enbridge terminal expansion in Corpus Christi, TX outside of Bank of America on 2501 S Congress Ave in Austin, Texas. As part of an active lawsuit against Enbridge, the largest transporter of crude oil and tar sands in the nation, the Karankawa Kadla and allies are organizing protests across Texas to stop the development of the Enbridge terminal. Construction of the Enbridge oil terminal and pier is over the eastern portion of a Karankawa village site off Corpus Christi Bay in Ingleside, Texas. The pier will...2022-01-2758 min
American Indian AirwavesProtecting Karankawa Kadla & Madeline Sayet in Sacred Stage: Talks with Native Playwrights & ArtistsPart 1
On January 22nd, 2022, the Karankawa Kadla and approximately 400 allies held an action against the Enbridge terminal expansion in Corpus Christi, TX outside of Bank of America on 2501 S Congress Ave in Austin, Texas. As part of an active lawsuit against Enbridge, the largest transporter of crude oil and tar sands in the nation, the Karankawa Kadla and allies are organizing protests across Texas to stop the development of the Enbridge terminal. Construction of the Enbridge oil terminal and pier is over the eastern portion of a Karankawa village site off Corpus Christi Bay in Ingleside, Texas. The pier will...2022-01-2758 min
Warrior Spirit Podcast#17 - Sheldon Spotted ElkFrom Lame Deer, Montana, but currently living in Denver, Colorado – Sheldon Spotted Elk (Tsista – Northern Cheyenne Tribe) is a change agent to move the child welfare system towards humanity and love. Recognized as a NCAIED 40 Under 40, he has worked tirelessly with tribal and state courts on Indigenous child and family issues, and has recently been appointed as judge on the Ute Indian Tribe (Uintah & Ouray) Court of Appeals. Author of articles on the ICWA and an adjunct law professor, Sheldon is a Warrior through and through decolonizing systems to better serve Indigenous people.2021-10-261h 26
The "SmallsCast" PodcastThe Smalls is at RES2021!Listen in as your host Just Nate dials in the Smalls CEO as he is attending the RES2021 event in Vegas.
Forward with Resiliency & Reinvention
RES2021 is the Summit to attend for those looking for high caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, one-on-one consulting, all centered around the American Indian Enterprise.
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is moving forward with resiliency and reinvention for American Indian enterprises. The event features tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials and top CEO's on a n...2021-07-2622 min
Tough Girl PodcastJordan Marie Daniel - Using her running platform to raise awareness over the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, two spirits and relatives (MMIWG2S). #RunningForJusticeJordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel – Kul Wičasa Lakota, a citizen of Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) as well as a passionate and devoted advocate for Indian Country and all people. Nationally known for her advocacy and grassroots organization for anti-pipelines/climate justice efforts, change the name/not your mascot, the epidemic and crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, two spirits and relatives (MMIWG2S), and native youth initiatives. Her experience in grants and project management, policy, blogging, and organizing has been leveraged by both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations in the areas of environmental sustain...2021-05-1347 min
Hope Illuminated PodcastHistorical Trauma and Historical Healing: Interview with Abigail Echo Hawk | Episode 87NOTE: Abigail Echo Hawk will be keynoting at the American Association of Suicidology’s Annual Conference on Friday, April 23rd at 9:00AM ET. You can listen to her and the many other diverse speakers virtually or in person at the conference in Orlando.Her keynote is entitled: Decolonizing Data: Restoring Culture and Building BeautyREGISTER HERE: https://www.aasconference.org/registrationOverviewHistorical trauma is often understood to be multigenerational wounding caused by the cumulative impact of major events inflicted upon a specific cultural, racial or ethnic group. When it comes to research ab...2021-04-2046 min
Road Dog PodcastRunning Activism with Jordan Marie Bring Three White Horses Daniel“You are meant to be here. You are worthy and you have a whole line of ancestors and family that fought and died for you to be here today.” Jordan is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) as well as a passionate advocate for Indian Country and all people. She is nationally known for her advocacy and grassroots organization for anti-pipelines/climate justice efforts, change the name/not your mascot, the epidemic and crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW), and Native youth initiatives. She is the founder of Rising Hearts, the...2020-07-061h 15
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 257The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Erica Tremblay and Kasia Chmielinski, Director and Producer of the short film Little Chief that will be premiering at Sundance Film Festival. We chat about how they made the film and where and discover a connection I have (very tenuously) with the place of filming. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
About Erica Tremblay
Erica Tremblay (Seneca-Cayuga) is a filmmaker and activist currently studying her Indigenous language on the Six Nations reservation in Ontario, Canada. Her work has been featured on PBS, CNN, and IFC. Erica’...2020-01-201h 00
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 257The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Erica Tremblay and Kassia Chmielinski, Director and Producer of the short film Little Chief that will be premiering at Sundance Film Festival. We chat about how they made the film and where and discover a connection I have (very tenuously) with the place of filming. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. About Erica TremblayErica Tremblay (Seneca-Cayuga) is a filmmaker and activist currently studying her Indigenous language on the Six N...2020-01-201h 00
NextGen NativeChris James on Business Trends in Indian CountryChris James is the President & CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). He returned to the show where we discussed current trends in business, leadership development in Indian Country, and the upcoming Northwest Enterprise Development Conference. The event will take place in September 5-7 2017 at the Tulalip Casino. The NCAIED will also celebrate its 2017 class of the 40 Under 40 in Indian Country. We talked several trends in business, living away from home, taking on new challenges, disconnecting from technology and identifying the priorities in work and personal lives. A great conve...2017-08-1749 min
NextGen NativeChris James | Reservation Economic Summit Chris James is the President & CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), a role he recently stepped into. He grew up in Cherokee, North Carolina in the heartland of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Chris is busy preparing for the National Reservation Economic Summit (RES) that is quickly approaching in March. But he carved out time to share stopped by to share his story with NextGen Native. Chris’ story is one that rings familiar to me. It’s not only because our professional paths are similar, or that we’ve known each other...2017-01-201h 03