Northern Shores Community Development

02/04/2026

Please join us for our upcoming workshop!

02/03/2026

🌾 Harvest Now Fund applications are officially OPEN 🌾

Sovereign Equity Fund, in partnership with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), is now accepting applications for the Harvest Now Fund—providing $10,000 grants to support Native agricultural producers, Tribal governments, and Native-serving nonprofits addressing food access and agricultural infrastructure challenges.

🗓 Applications due March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM Alaska Time

🔗 Learn more & apply:
sovereignequityfund.org/harvest-now/

📩 Questions? [email protected]

01/19/2026

Important update: Today’s event is canceled due to illness. Out of an abundance of caution, we’re making this decision to protect everyone’s health.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience, and truly appreciate your understanding. The event will be rescheduled soon and a new date will be shared.

Are your business and legal documents in order?

Join us for an Expert Business Legal Advice Workshop for tribal members and small business owners, presented by Daniel Harris of Harris Law.

📅 January 19, 2026
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 LTBB Tribal Court Room

📞 Questions? Call 231-347-6753

01/13/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dos Locals Tacos as a featured success story with the Michigan CDFI Coalition. Their journey reflects the power of access to capital, strong partnerships, and entrepreneurial determination. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition—your success continues to inspire the communities you serve.

With technical and financial support from Northern Shores, Dos Locals, a woman-owned and tribally owned food truck created by Maritza Fuerte Lopez and Joel Lopez, is bringing community connection and flavor to Petoskey.

Dos Locals turned “two locals and a dream” into a thriving business. Northern Shores’ guidance helped Dos Locals' owners overcome lending barriers and launch their vision with confidence.

Read the full story: https://micdfi.org/impact-story/dos-locals/

01/12/2026

Are your business and legal documents in order?

Join us for an Expert Business Legal Advice Workshop for tribal members and small business owners, presented by Daniel Harris of Harris Law.

📅 January 19, 2026
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 LTBB Tribal Court Room

📞 Questions? Call 231-347-6753

12/05/2025

Out here at the Odawa Casino. If you’re in Petoskey come check out the IndigiPitch event. There’s a great lineup of local vendors, perfect for some Christmas Shopping 🎄🎅🏾. We’re here celebrating Native innovation, entrepreneurship, and community. Stop by, connect with, and support our local founders.

12/01/2025

🌟 Attention Native artists and culture bearers! The Yéego Action Grant offers quick financial assistance for artistic opportunities, emergencies, or unexpected expenses impacting your creative practice. Grants range from $100 to $2,500.

🍃 Whether you need support for market entry fees, attending a residency, emergency disaster relief, or repairing essential equipment, the Yéigo Action Grant is here to help you keep going.

🌱 Apply by the 10th of each month to access this support and continue your artistic journey. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/Yéego-Action

11/26/2025

New Location Announcement 📣

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

Still in the process of moving to our new office and phones are down. Please call 231-622-3835 for Shanna, or 231-340-1841 Nick, if you need to contact our office. We will be closed on the 27th and the 28th. Thank you!

11/20/2025

Proud to share and celebrate our upcoming IndigiPitch presenters! Thank you in advance to everyone who will bring their ideas, culture, and innovation forward. Big things are coming!

11/07/2025

🌟 Representing at the Michigan CDFI Coalition Annual Meeting! 🌟

Our Executive Director, Shanna Shananaquet, attended the Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Luncheon in Lansing-connecting with peers, sharing insights, and continuing the important work of strengthening community development across Michigan.

We're proud to have leadership dedicated to growth, collaboration, and building opportunity for our communities. 💪🏾💼

Reconnecting, recapping the challenges and accomplishments of 2025, and gearing up for a strong 2026 at our annual Michigan CDFI Coalition meeting!