Native Nations Fashion Night Creative Economy Summit

Schedule

Thu Apr 24 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel | Saint Paul, MN

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About this Event

A convening of Indigenous creatives and organizations that support economic vitality of Native makers. This summit provides creatives with the tools, knowledge, and support to elevate their artistry and entrepreneurial ventures while fostering community-driven solutions to address the challenges faced by Indigenous creators. Through education, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and sustainable practices, we honor our ancesorts and equip future generations with the skills, confidence, and resources necessary to thrive, ensuring that Native artistry continues to flourish and empower the broader Indigenous community.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
MN Ballroom East: Welcome & Key Note Speaker
Host: Gerald White, Leech Lake Anishinaabe

Info: "Investing in Native Entrepreneurs Means Investing in the Future of our Communities"


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Governor's Boardroom: Owamniyomni Okhodayapi Project
Host: Shelley Buck

Info: "Water is Life - Embracing Indigenous Perspectives"


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Governor's III: "JCloud Aesthetics - Get Your Glow On"
Host: Julia Cloud & Brooke Pendergrass

Info: Explore essential skin care practices, product ingredients and treatments used to maintain healthy skin.


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Governor's IV: "Grow with Google"
Host: Katherine Heppner, Regional Director or NC SBDC

Info: Setting your Digital Marketing Goals, Google business profile, Google Ads, Google Analystics


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
State Suite I: "Intangible Property: Copyright & Trademark Law"
Host: Dena Van De Voort Ehrich, MN Native American Bar Assn.

Info: Intellectual property for visual and performing artists, focusing on copyright and trademark. Learn the difference between the two, how and why to register them, and how oth can nbe used to protect your brand and your creative work.


πŸ•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
State Suite 2: Springboard for the Arts: Public Art Collaborations
Host: Moira Villiard, Visual Artist / Muralist
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
State Suite 3: "Gaining Insights with MN Regional Arts Councils"
Host: Patrick Calder-Carriere, Executive Director, Region 2

Info: A collaborative session to share insights on Minnesota’s arts landscape, funding, and resources and receiving feedback as an essential tool in shaping the future of the arts.


πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Take-and-Go at Citizen Buffet, Lunch On Your Own for PANEL DISCUSSION
πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
MN Ballroom E: "Engage Artists & Entrepreneurs: Support Creative Communities"
Host: Presenters & Audience

Info: This PANEL DISCUSSION will bring together artists and organizations that provide essential services & resources to foster growth and sustainability in the arts. We’ll discuss challenges & successes in connecting artists with support systems, identify opportunities for collaboration, and explore how we can collectively strengthen the Native creative community.


πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
State Suite 2: "Career Planning"
Host: Mikha Dominiguez, Springboard for the Arts

Info: Where do you want to be both artistically and profesionally? Learn how to define your values, identify key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.


πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
State Suite 3: "Understanding Money: The Key to Financial Growth & Success"
Host: Nikki Pieratos, Exective Director, Tiwahe Foundation
πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
State Suite 2: "Indian Arts and Craft Act of 1990"
Host: Veronica Roni, Springboard for the Arts

Info: A truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in the marketing of Native and American Indian art and craft products within the U.S.. How it affects enrolled and unenrolled Native Artists in the Upper Midwest. What you need to know when working with Native artists and culture bearers making and selling original artwork, crafts and handmade goods.


πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
State Suite 3: "Marlena Myles: Bringing Indigenous History to Life Through Art
Host: Marlena Myles, Spirit Lake Dakota Artist

Info: Marlena Myles is a self-taught Native American (enrolled Spirit Lake Dakota and of Mohegan and Muscogee descent) artist based in Saint Paul. Her art brings modernity to Indigenous history, languages and oral traditions while using the land as a teacher. Her professional work includes children’s books, augmented reality, murals, fabrics, animations and has shown her work in notable fine art galleries in the metro including the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museum of Russian Art and the Minnesota Museum of American Art.


πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Governor's III: "1/2-Hour 1-on-1 Skin Consultation Sessions & Free Beauty Kit"
Host: Julia Cloud, Owner of JCloud Aesthetics

Info: Sign up for you personal discussions on your skincare needs and receive a free Glo Skin Beauty skincare kit! JCloud Aesthetics presents 'Skincare for Ethnic Skin Tones,' covering essential ingredients, treatments, and expert advice for achieving radiant, healthy-looking skin.


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InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, United States

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