How do we reconcile indigenous entrepreneurship qualities with the normalized aspects of western entrepreneurship?
Focus groups a huge motivator for indigenous entrepreneurship was to establish businesses that could help out and benefit the community.
A western approach to starting a business can be to maximize profit or shareholder growth, there are other “western” models of entrepreneurship such as cooperatives and social-entrepreneurialism. One could look too without having to compromise one’s indigenous values.
Individuality is the skillset and spirit (personality) of a person that reflects who they are in this world. Wellness consists of the body, mind, and soul and how they all balance together, either good or bad. Walk in with a good heart and head, and things will be good.
Another aspect that could be contrary is that having individuality is important but a person's outlook still should be for the good of all. Western entrepreneurship is based on capitalism as for indigenous is based on making enough to provide for the family or tribe. I know my inner circle values are more on the giving than taking.
When we are healthy individuals we are able to bring the best versions of ourselves into the work that we do.
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The people of the Yakama Nation has had a deep connection to the forest and their land for countless generations. The nation is utilizing their traditional ways to advance community economic development through conservation, selling timber, and educational advancement. The nation is creating jobs, advancing the nation’s economic capacity, and providing educational opportunities for their members.