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The Native American Youth Empowerment Symposium aims to get young Native people thinking about finances and business. At this year’s gathering in New Mexico, Native youth get the chance to network, apply for scholarships and learn from seasoned entrepreneurs. The goal is to provide tools to young people to be leaders in their Native communities. We’ll hear more about the symposium and some reasons for starting early to build business success.
Guests:
Russell Pedro (Laguna Pueblo) – business development specialist at the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico
Sheila Herrera – executive director of Tiwa Lending
Jake Foreman (Absentee Shawnee, Filipino, Scotch and Irish) – creator of the Karuna Colactiva, preventionist at the Native American Community Academy and co-director of Vision 2020 at UNM Health science
Break music: Hold On (song) Kimberley Dawn (artist) ‘Til the Cowboys Come Home (album)
