Native Business Canvas

07/16/2025

Getting a brand to grow legs is tough. In the early days of our brand was a hotel amenity program. We had
a niche market (Native American Gaming). Many found our brand at casino resort hotels; it was a successful brand sampling program and helped us learn so much about partnership, pricing and distribution.

05/02/2025

☀️ Meet Our Amazing Native American AG Business Owners! PART THREE! ☀️

We thrilled to conclude our introductions to the inspiring members of the Native Grown and Gathered cohort — who group of visionary Native American agricultural business owners who are deepening their skills through the Native Business Canvas training provided by Sister Sky INC.

This group of 15 entrepreneurs are participating in Tahoma Peak Solutions innovative and community-driven program designed to build up Indian Country’s food businesses. These entrepreneurs are cultivating more than just food — they’re building sustainable, culturally grounded businesses rooted in tradition and innovation.

And the best part? They’ll be showcasing their work at the first-ever Native Grown and Gathered Tradeshow this October in Seattle, WA!

Stay tuned as we highlight our entire cohort of incredible business owners. You won’t want to miss what they’re bringing to the table — literally and figuratively. 🌽🪶🌻

05/01/2025

Congratulations to Javelina PDX on the grand opening of their new location! 🥳🤩

Javelina is in the Native Grown and Gathered cohort, which is a group of Native American entrepreneurs being lead by Sister Sky INC and Tahoma Peak Solutions. The Sister Sky team can't wait to try their awesome food soon! 🙂

04/18/2025

☀️ Meet Our Amazing Native American AG Business Owners! PART TWO! ☀️

We thrilled to continue introducing the inspiring members of the Native Grown and Gathered cohort — who group of visionary Native American agricultural business owners who are deepening their skills through the Native Business Canvas training provided by Sister Sky INC

This group of 15 entrepreneurs are participating in Tahoma Peak Solutions innovative and community-driven program designed to build up Indian Country’s food businesses. These entrepreneurs are cultivating more than just food — they’re building sustainable, culturally grounded businesses rooted in tradition and innovation.

And the best part? They’ll be showcasing their work at the first-ever Native Grown and Gathered Tradeshow this October in Seattle, WA!

Stay tuned as we highlight our entire cohort of incredible business owners. You won’t want to miss what they’re bringing to the table — literally and figuratively. 🌽🪶🌻

04/11/2025

🌿 Meet Our Amazing Native American AG Business Owners!🌿

We thrilled to introduce the inspiring members of the Native Grown and Gathered cohort — a group of visionary Native American agricultural business owners who are deepening their skills through the Native Business Canvas training provided by Sister Sky Inc.

This group of 15 entrepreneurs are participating in Tahoma Peak Solutions' innovative and community-driven program designed to build up Indian Country’s food businesses. These entrepreneurs are cultivating more than just food — they’re building sustainable, culturally grounded businesses rooted in tradition and innovation.

And the best part? They’ll be showcasing their work at the first-ever Native Grown and Gathered Tradeshow this October in Seattle, WA!

Stay tuned as we highlight our entire cohort of incredible business owners. You won’t want to miss what they’re bringing to the table — literally and figuratively. 🌽🪶🌻

03/12/2025

Native Business Canvas team is powered by Sister Sky INC.
Attending the NCAIED - National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Tradeshow Booth 702.
Sharing information about our culturally customized small business training , helping Indian Country THRIVE 💥.

02/21/2025

Native American entrepreneurs have (another) valuable resource with SCORE. Find your local resource at this link: https://www.score.org/

NativeSBA is powered by Sister Sky INC.

02/20/2025

Next episode of Native Hustle Podcast is up! Check out episode #2 - Why Customers Are Everything. Getting a clear picture of your customers is critical for making marketing easier, keeping you anchored in your business planning, and finding new solutions to offer.

Link is here:

Keep customer in the front of your mind! In this episode of Native Hustle, hosts Monica and Leah discuss the critical role customers play in the success of s...

02/14/2025

🎙️ New Episode Clip! Ever thought about launching a business but weren’t sure where to start? You don’t have to reinvent the wheel—improving an existing idea can be just as powerful as creating something brand new.

In this clip from our latest Native Hustle episode, we dive into how innovation often comes from making something better, more accessible, or more relevant to your community. Whether it’s enhancing a product, refining a service, or bringing a fresh perspective to an industry, there’s opportunity everywhere!

✅ Find gaps in existing products/services
✅ Add a unique spin based on your skills & experiences
✅ Solve a problem in a way that others haven’t yet

Curious to hear more? Listen to the full episode here:
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GgDSXY1RdNmYvzeUMWzlj?si=e6340bdbb4e444bc
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/aitkOL04eA8?si=1dhNurDrHVs3OAOn

Have you ever improved on an existing business idea? Drop a comment or DM us—we’d love to hear your thoughts!

02/13/2025

🎙️ New Episode Clip! Looking to expand your business and generate new streams of revenue? Sometimes, the best opportunities come from thinking creatively about how to diversify what you’re already doing.

We discuss how business owners can tap into their passions and skills to create additional income streams. Whether it’s offering new services, repackaging existing expertise, or finding fresh ways to serve your community, expansion doesn’t always mean starting from scratch!

✅ Look at what you’re already doing—where can you add value?
✅ Leverage your skills & passions to create new revenue streams
✅ Think outside the box—small pivots can lead to big opportunities

Expanding your business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right strategy, you can increase income while staying true to your vision and passions. 💡

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gz4-6bSQ
▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g_rxvptG

Have you found creative ways to expand your business? Drop a comment or DM us—we’d love to hear your insights!