UTAH NATIVE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation), joined Native America Calling's weekly podcast to discuss a potential food crisis that is brewing in Arizona that could be a warning to other states as changes to the Supplemental Food Assistance Program start to take effect.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://tr.ee/3aTZlFxOlD

You deserve to feel safe. 💜

Your safety matters, and you deserve support that honors who you are and what you’ve experienced. StrongHearts Native Helpline is here to listen, support with safety planning, and connect you with resources.

📞 Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
💻 Chat at strongheartshelpline.org

We are being inspired by the beauty and creativity in our own communities to carry it forward. 🩷 What a beautiful experience at Coup De Rouge! I can't even put it into words, you just had to be there!! I'm so grateful to have been there surrounded by beauty 🫶🏽

Show ~ Coup de Rouge
Producers ~ Karlee Rink, Bekah O'Shea, Heidi Martincic
Model Agency ~ The Rocky Mountain Agency
Models ~ LeFaye Russell & Mia Burns
Photographer ~ Christiane Woody - Creative Solutions Photo
HMUA ~ Capellis Salon & Day Spa
Music ~ Wolf Bear Drum Group
Location ~ Yellowstone Film Ranch

FREE SWEET CORN!

Thanks to the Roberts Farm in Paragonah for this great gesture of community support!

Opens Sept. 4 to the public. See the flyer for more details and directions.

NIEA invites you to join us for the Teacher Leaders for Native Futures (TLNF) National Community of Practice Webinar Series, a FREE monthly webinar series for Native-serving educators nationwide, on Tuesday, September 8th! This webinar series is presented by the National Indian Education Association in partnership with the Institute for Native-serving Educators at Northern Arizona University.

Each month we spotlight topics, tools, and practices in Native education featuring leading experts, scholars, and practitioners.

August topic: “The Framework for Tribally Specific Pedagogy” with RunningHorse Livingston and Mandy Smoker Broaddus

When? Second Tuesday of every month
What time? 4:30–5:30 PM Pacific | Via Zoom
Register once, join every month!

Free and open to all Native-serving educators.
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4rUPq1cIQjGdb3I1thSKyA

💰 UPCOMING SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING WEBINAR

Does your business need working capital?

The U.S. Small Business Administration Seattle District is hosting a FREE online webinar about SBA funding for working capital.

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM Pacific
💻 Online
💲 FREE

Learn about:

✔️ What working capital funds can be used for
✔️ SBA loan programs available for working capital
✔️ How different SBA loans may be structured
✔️ Funding options that may fit your business needs

There will also be time for questions.

👉 Learn more and register through the SBA.

🌟 Attention Native artists and culture bearers! The Yéego Action Grant offers quick financial assistance for artistic opportunities, emergencies, or unexpected expenses impacting your creative practice. Grants range from $100 to $2,500. The Yéego Action Grant prioritizes emergency response and professional development opportunities, with preference given to artists and culture bearers located in Minnesota.

Whether you need support for market entry fees, attending a residency, emergency disaster relief, or repairing essential equipment, the Yéego Action Grant is here to help you keep going.

🌱 Apply by the 10th of each month to access this support and continue your artistic journey. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/Yeego-Action

Catch this special presentation during the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 11 at 2 p.m. featuring Shoshone-Bannock tribal member Randy’L Teton. The presentation will be at the Demonstration Kitchen.

Sacred Circle Healthcare invites you to join us for a Candlelight Vigil in recognition of Orange Shirt Day to honor our boarding school survivors and the ones who didn’t make it home.

Every Child Matters – Remembering the past, building the future.

📍 Location: Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai
3310 South 1000 West
📅 Date: September 29th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The ceremony will feature:
Guest Speaker: Jason Packineau, National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS)
Candlelight Vigil
Memorial Song by Phil Manning and Wild Salmon from Fort Duchense
In partnership with the CTGR CCDF

There will be light refreshments, stickers, Every Child Matters Bracelets and t-shirts available to those in attendance, while supplies last.

We encourage everyone to wear orange to honor survivors and remember the children who never made it home. Everyone is welcome to attend.