Our Story
About
The Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance (MNIBA) was established in 2008 as a response to the pressing need for resources and support specifically tailored for Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists.
Our organization emerged from the collective voices of community members who recognized the unique challenges faced by Native businesses in Minnesota. Over the years, we have cultivated strong relationships with various stakeholders, including tribal governments, educational institutions, and local organizations, all dedicated to creating economic empowerment and honoring cultural identity.
Our history is strong with stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration, reflecting our Indigenous communities across the state.
Our Mission
Empowering Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples in Minnesota to achieve economic sovereignty, preserve their cultural ways of being, and create resilient, sustainable communities by providing strategic support, capacity building, and resources that foster self-determination, equity, and enduring prosperity.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples in Minnesota to achieve economic sovereignty, protect their cultural heritage, and create resilient, sustainable communities.
We are committed to providing strategic support, capacity building, and resources that empowers self determination, equity, and lasting prosperous sovereignty.
Our Guiding Values
Community . Creativity . Leadership . Growth
The Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance (MNIBA) leadership embodies core Anishinaabe and Indigenous cultural values, focusing on community, creativity, shared leadership, and restorative growth.
By prioritizing trust and long-term relationships, MNIBA encourages collaboration and innovation among Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists. The organization supports equitable economic development while honoring cultural identity, reflecting the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities in Minnesota.
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Community: building trust and long-term relationships.
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Creativity: pushing beyond the obvious to promote change.
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Shared Leadership: representative of the communities we serve, fostering cooperation, collaboration, and respectful inquiry.
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Restorative Growth: working to build healthy and equitable native economies that work for all.
