In consultation with First Nations creatives, Australian creative agency Jacky Winter Group is developing a company—called Solid Lines—that will solely represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists. Most importantly, Solid Lines will ultimately be Indigenous-owned, helmed and controlled. Artist and business-owner Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan (who comes from the Western Arrarnta and Luritja people of the Western Desert, as well as the Kokatha in South Australia) is …
From Urban Native Era (founded by Joey Montoya), the “You Are On Native Land” cap is available in black, blue or pink tie-dye. The company, which is fully owned and operated by Indigenous people, aims to increase visibility while also supporting other Indigenous organizations and movements (for example, the American Indian Graduate Center) and giving away free product too. Made from 100% cotton and featuring …
According to a 2019 survey by the Brewers Association, only 4% of the breweries in the US are owned by Native Americans or Alaska Natives. Between a history of economic and social discrimination and the stereotype that Indigenous people are more pre-disposed to alcoholism than others, there are many obstacles that make it difficult for Native people to found their own breweries. That, however, does …
