activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 11
- Business Incubation and Funding Small Business Grant & Loan ProgramsRuns a business incubator program that has graduated 69 startups and provides funding to businesses, having deployed $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 businesses.
- Business Incubation and Funding Small Business Grant & Loan ProgramsGraduates startups from its business incubator and provides funding to businesses, deploying over $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 businesses.
- Business Incubation and Funding Small Business Grant & Loan ProgramsGraduates startups from its business incubator and provides funding to businesses, deploying over $441,444 in loan dollars to 76 entrepreneurs.
- Indigenous Wisdom Webinars Cultural Humility & Indigenous Wisdom TrainingHosts a monthly webinar series focused on using Indigenous wisdom to help participants understand and relate to themselves and others, providing a free DISC Report and communication cheat sheet.
- Indigenous Wisdom Webinars Cultural Humility & Indigenous Wisdom TrainingHosts a monthly webinar series focused on using Indigenous wisdom to help participants understand and relate to themselves and others, providing resources such as a free 4-page DISC Report and communication cheat sheet.
- Land Stewardship Education Land Stewardship Education & Field EngagementOffers educational workshops and a 3-day interactive program on sustainable land stewardship practices, combining classroom learning with field experience and facilitating community dialogue. This includes information sessions for tribal officials and grazing leaders with access to NRCS experts.
- Land Stewardship Education Land Stewardship Education & Field EngagementOffers educational workshops and a 3-day interactive workshop on sustainable land stewardship practices, combining classroom learning and field experience to provide practical land management tools. This includes information sessions for tribal officials and grazing leaders.
- Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative (NSBCI) Support Indigenous Economic Development SupportGuides entrepreneurs through the Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative (NSBCI) application process via Instagram Live Q&A sessions and provides education on eligibility, funding types, and application expectations.
- Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, and creative tools like a color printer and Cricut® machine. The hub also offers space for rent for events and has served 961 entrepreneurs.
- Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, coffee, tea, Wi-Fi, and access to creative tools for marketing materials. The hub also offers space for rent for events and has served 961 entrepreneurs.
- Tuba City E-ship Hub Operation Community Innovation & Co-Working HubsOperates the Tuba City E-ship Hub, a modern workspace for Native entrepreneurs, providing desks, Wi-Fi, and creative tools. The hub also offers space for rent for events and has served 961 entrepreneurs.
capacity building · 5
- Entrepreneurial Training and Workshops Entrepreneurship Workshops for Underserved CommunitiesProvides various workshops and webinars for entrepreneurs, covering topics such as business basics, creative tactics, technology tools, team building, and specific initiatives like the Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative. These offerings aim to help participants develop business solutions, understand financial processes, and build stronger teams.
- Entrepreneurial Training and Workshops Entrepreneurship Workshops for Underserved CommunitiesProvides convenings, trainings, and community-centered programming for Native women entrepreneurs, including workshops on business plans, building business solutions, team building, and general business basics. This includes a "Native Launchpad Webinar Series" and monthly workshops.
- Leadership Conferences and Convenings Indigenous Economic Development SupportOrganizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts or co-hosts conferences focused on tribal finance and economic leadership.
- Leadership Conferences and Convenings Indigenous Economic Development SupportOrganizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts or co-hosts conferences focused on tribal finance and economic leadership, such as the NAFOA 44th Annual Conference.
- Leadership Conferences and Webinars Cultural Humility & Indigenous Wisdom TrainingOrganizes an annual one-day leadership conference for nonprofit professionals and community leaders, and hosts monthly webinars on Indigenous wisdom and communication styles, including providing a free DISC Report.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Business Capacity Building and Entrepreneurial Support business_capacity_buildingChange Labs provides comprehensive support to entrepreneurs, focusing on practical skills development, access to resources, and fostering a positive business environment. This includes training on business planning, improving employee engagement and retention, and offering modern workspaces to facilitate business growth and success.
- Business Capacity Building through Employee Engagement business_capacity_buildingProvides training focused on building a culture of excellence, increasing employee engagement and accountability, and improving team stability to enhance productivity, reduce turnover, and strengthen overall business performance and resilience.
- Business Plan Structuring for Loan Approval entrepreneurial supportTeaches entrepreneurs how to structure business plans effectively to meet lender requirements, thereby increasing the likelihood of loan approval.
- Business capacity building business capacity buildingProvides training on building a culture of excellence, increasing employee engagement and accountability, and improving overall business performance.
- Collaborative Knowledge-Sharing and Capacity Building for Tribal Nations collaborative_knowledge-sharingBrings together experts and community leaders to share real-world insights, innovative approaches, and tools in tribal finance, economic development, governance, and sustainable growth to support long-term prosperity for Tribal Nations.
- Community-based land stewardship engagement community-based land stewardship engagementEngages ranchers, producers, and community members in land stewardship education to strengthen land connections and promote long-term sustainability.
- Culture-Centered Entrepreneurship and Economic Development culture-centered_entrepreneurshipChange Labs supports Native entrepreneurs and tribal communities by centering Indigenous knowledge, culture, and community connection as foundational to sustainable business development and economic self-sustainability. This approach aims to strengthen communities, expand economic growth, and foster economic sovereignty by addressing prominent gaps identified by Native entrepreneurs and providing culturally relevant support.
- Culture-centered entrepreneurship culture-centered entrepreneurshipCenters Indigenous knowledge, culture, and community connection as foundational to sustainable business development.
- Digital Outreach for Accessibility digital_outreachChange Labs leverages digital platforms, such as Instagram Live sessions, to provide accessible, step-by-step guidance on complex topics like funding applications for small businesses.
- Digital Outreach for Funding Application Guidance digital-outreachUtilizes Instagram Live sessions to provide step-by-step guidance on complex funding applications, making support accessible to small businesses.
- Entrepreneurial support entrepreneurial supportFocuses on teaching entrepreneurs how to structure business plans to meet lender requirements and increase the likelihood of loan approval, while providing a safe workspace to facilitate access to resources.
- Experiential Education for Leadership Development experiential_educationEngages senior students in organizing a nonprofit leadership conference as a capstone experience to develop practical leadership skills.
- Experiential and Community-Engaged Education for Capacity Building experiential_educationChange Labs utilizes experiential learning, hands-on activities, and community dialogue to build capacity and provide practical education. This includes engaging students in organizing leadership conferences, offering field experience in land management, and bringing together experts and community leaders for collaborative knowledge-sharing to support long-term prosperity and sustainable land stewardship.
- Experiential and Community-Engaged Land Stewardship Education sustainable_land_stewardship_educationDelivers practical land management education through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and community dialogue, engaging ranchers, producers, and community members to strengthen land connections and promote long-term sustainability.
- Holistic Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development for Native Communities entrepreneurial_supportInvests in and designs services to address prominent gaps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing resources, tools, knowledge, and culturally relevant lending to Native entrepreneurs to foster business growth, strengthen communities, and achieve economic self-sustainability and sovereignty.
- Indigenous Wisdom and Behavioral Assessment for Communication indigenous_wisdomChange Labs applies Indigenous wisdom and natural observation practices to understand human behavior and relationships, complemented by tools like DISC behavioral assessments, to improve interpersonal communication and team dynamics.
- Indigenous Wisdom for Interpersonal Communication indigenous_wisdomApplies Indigenous wisdom and natural observation practices to understand human behavior and relationships, complemented by DISC behavioral assessment tools to improve interpersonal communication.
- Rematriation-based Economic Development rematriation-based economic developmentSupports Native women entrepreneurs through a model rooted in rematriation, economic justice, and collective leadership, centering Indigenous knowledge, culture, and community connection as foundational to sustainable business development.
- Rematriation-based economic development rematriation-based economic developmentUtilizes a model rooted in rematriation, economic justice, and collective leadership to support Native women entrepreneurs.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Business Incubator
Supports startups through a structured program that helps entrepreneurs develop their business ideas.
Tuba City E-ship Hub
A coworking space providing resources and support for Native entrepreneurs to develop their businesses.
Workshops
Offers monthly workshops on business basics, technology tools, and creative tactics to enhance entrepreneurial skills.
relationships · 27
who they work with
- Arizona Small Business Development Center Partner — Hosted a webinar in partnership with Change Labs.
- BHP Billiton Partner — Jennifer Kaskalla previously worked at BHP Billiton.
- Catapult Design Partner — Heather Fleming, co-founder and executive director of Change Labs, previously led Catapult Design's initiatives on the Navajo Nation.
- Causal Design Partner — Third-party impact evaluation firm providing independent program evaluation and encouraging a culture of evidence within Change Labs.
- Central Consolidated School District Partner — Jennifer Kaskalla previously worked at Central Consolidated School District.
- Colorado Plateau Foundation Partner — Jessica Stago, a co-founder and board member, serves on the Board of the Colorado Plateau Foundation.
- Diné College Partner — Apryl Joe previously worked for Diné College.
- Four Bands Community Fund Partner — Lakota Vogel, a board member, is the Executive Director at Four Bands Community Fund.
- Grand Canyon Trust Partner — Jessica Stago, a co-founder and board member, is the Native America Economic Initiatives Director at the Grand Canyon Trust.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Marsha Greyeyes, Finance Director, is an MBA graduate from Grand Canyon University.
- Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development Partner — Miriam Jorgensen, a board member, is the Research Director of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development.
- IDRS Acorn Project Partner — Collaborates on the "Native Launchpad Webinar Series".
- IDRS Inc. Partner — Collaborates on the IDRS Acorn Project and shares contact resources for business support.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used for hosting live Q&A sessions with entrepreneurs.
- NAFOA Partner — Co-hosts or collaborates with NAFOA on the 44th Annual Conference focused on tribal finance and economic leadership.
- NRCS Partner — Provides expert access in a condensed information session for tribal officials and grazing leaders.
- Native CDFI Network Partner — Jackson Brossy, a board member, serves as Executive Director for the Native CDFI Network.
- Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona Partner — Miriam Jorgensen, a board member, is the Research Director of the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona.
- Native Women Lead Partner — Co-hosts the Access to Capital Summit for Native women entrepreneurs.
- Navajo Nation Government — Operates within the Navajo Nation, which is noted as a difficult place to access land for business.
- Navajo Power Partner — Brett Isaac, Board Chair, is the Co-CEO and Founder of Navajo Power.
- Navajo Prep Partner — Jennifer Kaskalla previously worked at Navajo Prep.
- T Paul Thomas Center Nonprofit Entrepreneurship Partner — Co-organizes the Nonprofit Leadership Conference with Change Labs.
- Tolani Lake Partner — Collaborates on organizing and administering the Land Stewardship Educational Series, as indicated by the contact email admin@tolanilake.org.
- USDA Government — Lakota Vogel, a board member, serves on USDA’s Equity Commission.
- University of Notre Dame Partner — Lakota Vogel, a board member, served on the Native American Alumni Board of Directors at the University of Notre Dame.
- UofA Indigenous Governance program Partner — Miriam Jorgensen, a board member, is a co-founder of the UofA Indigenous Governance program.