Nominate a Native under 40 who is doing great work for Indian Country
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development is looking for nominations for young folks (under 40 and at least 18)) who are making a difference in Indian Country. The center will host an honor reception for them Sept. 16 in Tulsa, Okla. at the INPRO (Indians in Progress) event. Go to Dethe NCAIED site for more information. Heads up: The deadline is July 17.NCAIED is a national non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation created and directed by American Indians, solely dedicated to developing American Indian economic self-sufficiency through business ownership.
Thanks to Margo Gray-Proctor, Chairwoman of the NCAIED board of directors for passing along the information.
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