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I'm an aspiring businessman eager to create positive generational impacts for Indigenous communities everywhere. I have passions in leading, organizing, collaborating, innovating and connecting ourselves back to traditional worldviews. A few goals of mine for the next three years are:

• Graduation Transition: Currently interested in joining the United Nations Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) to increase knowledge, skillsets, and opportunities/resources for Indigenous communities. In the meantime, I am planning to scale my business by working with the Southwest Colorado Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs (SCAPE).

• Wakhályapí: Establishing a Native owned fairtrade certified supply chain and wholesale whole bean packages by the end of 2025. My vision includes reciprocity back to communities with sage-bundles, community events, higher education grants, and future ventures carrying our Lakota values.

• Career: Work for and potentially help run my grandparent’s non-profit organization Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society named after our grandfather, Mila Yatan Pika Pte, Knife Chief. This grass roots organization is committed to caring for the members of the buffalo nation as relatives and learning from them. Please click the link!!

• Future Aspiration: Once finding my passions through AIBL, I’m determined to build a grass roots network towards economic, political and spiritual development that can collaborate on a digital platform. Ideas, concepts, and resources can be shared and prospered throughout communities by workshops, youth leadership, and Wakhályapí.

I’m always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or simply sharing insights. I'd love to hear from you!

dvalandra23@gmail.com
(605) 545-3395