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🗳️ New Native Edge! Chris and journalist Mark Trahant preview the 2026 midterms, with a focus on the Native candidates running for office. Watch them on election night on FNX/@IndianCountry! 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/2356794/episo… ▶️ Watch: youtu.be/j4B_VgcQqEs #NativeVote2026

Explore the beauty of North Dakota’s Northern Plains, a region rich in Native history, culture, and community. 🌾 The National Center empowers Native communities through entrepreneurship, business development, & economic growth. ▶️ Watch: youtu.be/-1Hz7PleKqc

We asked Nicole Watson, our Business Specialist, what Native American Heritage Month means to her. Hear what she has to say in her own words. 🧡 Stay tuned for more National Center staff perspectives throughout the month of November! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeVoices

Today marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month! 🧡 This month and every month, we celebrate Native cultures, leadership, traditions, and entrepreneurship. Stay tuned as we honor Native heritage throughout November. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

🎬 What a year for The National Center! From hitting new milestones to the connections made at RES, take a look back at what made the year special. ▶️ Watch the recap: youtu.be/tDcuGIbz9Nc Join us at RES 2027: res.ncaied.org/Register #NCAIED #RES2027

📸 from the World Indigenous Business Forum 🌎 Today in Winnipeg, the World Indigenous Business Forum celebrated Indigenous culture, leadership, & entrepreneurship, including remarks from CEO Chris James. The National Center is a proud sponsor of this great event! #WIBF2026

🗳️ Make Native Vote 2026 part of your Election Night! The National Center is sponsoring @IndianCountry/FNX's election night coverage, featuring Chris James as a panelist! 📅 11.3.26 🕕 6–9 p.m. PT 📺 Watch live on FNX Television, YouTube, or the free FNX App. #NativeVote2026

🎨 Discover Native Art at RES 2027! Explore the Native Art Market and Fashion Row, featuring Native artists, Indigenous designers, and creatives from across Indian Country. 📍 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas 📅 March 8–11, 2027 👉 Learn more: res.ncaied.org/Sponsors-Exhi… #RES2027

🚨 NOW HIRING! Looking for your next opportunity? The National Center is hiring an Administrative Specialist in Mesa, AZ! Learn more ⬇️ 📍 Mesa, AZ 💼 Full-Time 👉 APPLY HERE: jobs.gusto.com/postings/nati… #NowHiring #JoinOurTeam #Careers #NativeBusiness #EconomicDevelopment

Where a Tribe locates a business has a huge impact on the surrounding communities. “Tribes are sovereign nations, and these decisions are true exercises of sovereignty," said our President and CEO Chris James. More from CICD at @MinneapolisFed ⬇️ 🔗 minneapolisfed.org/article/2…

🚨 RES 2027 Call for Sessions — DEADLINE EXTENDED! Great news! You have a few more days to submit your session idea for RES 2027! 📅 New Deadline: October 16, 2026 🔗 Submit your session today: tools.eventpower.com/form/wi… #RES2027 #NCAIED #NativeBusiness #CallForSessions

🎙️ Episode 60 of The Native Edge is here! Journalist @Debkrol of @azcentral joins Chris & Yvette to discuss journalism and covering important issues in Indian Country. 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/2356794/episo… ▶️ Watch: youtu.be/KLvhlurrMNc #NativeEdge #NCAIED #IndianCountry

Today, we honor Indigenous Peoples, celebrating the cultures, resilience, and traditions that shape Indian Country. 💙 Our office is closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NCAIED

📣 Catch up on the latest from The National Center! Explore RES 2027 opportunities, The Native Edge podcast, upcoming events, and more. 🔗 Read the October Newsletter: mailchi.mp/ncaied/october-20… 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter: ncaied.org/stories-media/new…

🎥 Native Edge Institute is LIVE! The National Center is proud to bring you the latest NEI LIVE from the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel! 📅 October 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM PDT 🎬 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/0ns9-OcQmK4 We hope you join the conversation!

🎥 The Native Edge Institute is LIVE! We are proud to bring you the Native Edge Institute LIVE from @mplsndncenter! 📅 October 1, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM CDT 🎬 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/34ooohq-yMs Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the chat! #NEI

Our staff wore their orange shirts in recognition of Orange Shirt Day. We remember the children who never returned home and stand with the Indigenous communities during the continued journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation. #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

🎙️ New Native Edge! Episode 59 features Judge @JennJermaine, a @maricopacounty Justice of the Peace, on public service, leadership, and civic engagement. 🎧 Listen: buzzsprout.com/2356794/episo… 📺 Watch: youtu.be/iDWoSbMFX18 #NativeEdge #NCAIED

From welder to frybread entrepreneur! 🔥 Chef Kris Harris shares her journey from the Tohono O’odham Reservation to owning Kris Fresh Frybread in Phoenix. 🎙️ Listen: buzzsprout.com/2356794/episo… #NativeBusiness #IndianCountry #Frybread #FoodSovereignty