Path To Prosperity: Indigenous Entrepreneur Workshops – Session 1

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Path To Prosperity: Indigenous Entrepreneur Workshops

As part of its initiative to assist the development of Native American small business artists and entrepreneurs, the Poeh is hosting a series of trainings throughout the year to provide skills and tools to create and promote a community of Native entrepreneurs. 

Spring is an ideal time to grow new opportunities, and the trainings are intended to encourage small business people to expand their entrepreneurial efforts as we move into the new year. The themes, methods and strategies presented in this initial series will be expanded upon in the series that follow.

Trainings will be in person at the Poeh Community Room
Trainings are FREE

To encourage our community to take advantage of these learning opportunities, Participants will receive a 15% discount on a booth fee at either the Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival or the Pathways Winter Market, (must attend ALL Spring Sessions to receive a discount). 

January 30 (5:00-8:30pm)

Stephen Fadden

The Answers are Indigenous

This workshop provides an overview of the workshops and trainings that will be hosted in 2024, as it focuses on answering the need to create a mutually supportive community of Native American small business entrepreneurs centered in Native American values. The primary focus will be about basic strategies and benefits of networking and cross-promotion year round to promote Indigenous entrepreneurs and the products and/or services they provide, as well as various venues entrepreneurs can follow to increase their visibility. 

New Mexico Community Capital – Henry Jake Foreman and Hillary Frost

Building Your Personal Brand

This workshop provides ideas we can create a more equitable future for Indigenous communities by providing tools for success to emerging and established Native American owned businesses, families, and tribal enterprises.  Henry Jake Foreman will provide insights about growing with google presentation and “Building your Personal Brand”, and they also will discuss ways to benefit from technical assistance centers and programs that promote mentorship, Indigenous food sovereignty and peer experiences.

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“What It’s Like to Be Me” Push Pin Exhibit

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PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE, N.M. – The Poeh Cultural Center is proud to present “What It’s Like to Be Me,” a youth push-pin exhibit that showcases the creativity and perspective of young artists. The exhibit will open on November 8, 2023, from 4 pm – 6 pm at the Poeh Cultural Center located at 78 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM.

The exhibit features push pin artwork limited to 24” by 24” created by talented young artists from the area. The theme of the exhibit, “What It’s Like to Be Me,” encourages artists under the age of 18 to express themselves through their art, showcasing their unique perspectives and experiences.

Visitors to the exhibit can expect to see a range of unique and creative pieces, each providing a glimpse into the creative minds of the young artists from the community. An activity table supplied with arts and crafts materials will allow visitors to create their artwork on-site.

“This will be a wonderful event for the youth of our community,” said Daniel McCoy, the Poeh’s Entrepreneurship Manager and organizer. “Creating art, whatever medium it may be, is an activity that can enhance one’s life for the better. I encourage everyone to bring their creations to the Poeh.”

Artwork can be delivered to the Poeh Cultural Center Monday-Friday, from 10 am – 5 pm, before the exhibit or during the opening reception. All visual/written art is welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, or poetry. 3D art must be ready to hang.

The exhibit will be on display from November 8, 2023, to January 12, 2024, at the Poeh Cultural Center. Admission is free, and all members of the community are welcome to attend. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Daniel McCoy at dmccoy@pojoaque.org, or 505-455-3533.

We hope to see you there!

Poeh Cultural Center Proudly Presents Youth Push Pin Exhibit “What It’s Like to Be Me”

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PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE, N.M. – The Poeh Cultural Center is proud to present “What It’s Like to Be Me,” a youth push pin exhibit that showcases the creativity and perspective of young artists. The exhibit will open on November 8, 2023, from 4 pm – 6 pm at the Poeh Cultural Center located at 78 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM. 

The exhibit features push pin artwork limited to 24 inches by 24 inches created by talented young artists from the area. The theme of the exhibit, “What It’s Like to Be Me,” encourages artists under the age of 18 to express themselves through their art, showcasing their unique perspectives and experiences. 

Visitors to the exhibit can expect to see a range of unique and creative pieces, each providing a glimpse into the creative minds of the young artists from the community. An activity table supplied with arts and crafts materials will allow visitors to create their artwork on-site. 

“This will be a wonderful event for the youth of our community,” said Daniel McCoy, the Poeh’s Entrepreneurship Manager and organizer. “Creating art, whatever medium it may be, is an activity that can enhance one’s life for the better. I encourage everyone to bring their creations to the Poeh.” 

Artwork can be delivered to the Poeh Cultural Center Monday-Friday, from 10 am – 5 pm, before the exhibit or during the opening reception.  All visual/written art, including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, and poetry, is welcome. 3D art must be ready to hang. Schools and youth programs are encouraged to participate. Artwork can be delivered by a teacher or by class field trip. Families are encouraged to attend the exhibit opening to support students and their creative expression.

The exhibit will be on display from November 8, 2023, to January 12, 2024, at the Poeh Cultural Center. Admission is free, and all members of the community are welcome to attend. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Daniel McCoy at dmccoy@pojoaque.org or 505-455-3533. 

We hope to see you there! 

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Trunk or Treat

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Trunk or Treat

PUEBLO OF POJOAQUE, N.M. – The Poeh Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the most anticipated Halloween extravaganza of the year, the “Trunk or Treat” event, scheduled for October 30, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This family-friendly community event will take place at the Poeh Cultural Center, located at 78 Cities of Gold Rd, Santa Fe, NM, 87506.

“Trunk or Treat” promises an evening filled with ghoulish delights and Halloween enchantment, and it’s open to all ages. Attendees can expect an array of spooktacular activities, including:
🎃 **Trunk or Treating:** Stroll through our creatively decorated trunks and gather Halloween treats from tribal departments and local businesses.
👻 **Costume Contest:** Dress to impress! Join the costume contest for a chance to win exciting prizes. Categories for kids and adults.
🎨 **Pumpkin Decorating:** Unleash your inner artist and decorate your very own pumpkin. On-site 45-minute carving for the first 15 participants.
🍬 **Cotton Candy:** Satisfy your sweet tooth with some cotton candy!
🎂 **Cake Walk:** Be one of the lucky winners to win a cake during the cake walk.

Admission to the “Trunk or Treat” event is FREE, and all are welcome to join in the Halloween festivities. Costumes are highly encouraged, and the event promises to be a memorable experience for the whole family.

This event is made possible through the support of the Pojoaque Youth Empowerment Program, Youth Path to Wellness, Pojoaque Tribal Housing, and the Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club, and the hard work of our community volunteers. We are grateful for their dedication in making this celebration possible.

Don’t miss out on this bewitching evening of fun and community spirit at the Poeh Cultural Center on October 30, 2023. Mark your calendars and prepare for a “Trunk or Treat” experience like no other!

For more information and updates, please visit our website, PoehCenter.org, or contact us at 505-455-5040.

Pathways Winter Market

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Pathways Indigenous Arts Festival 2024

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Santa Fe’s Fastest-Growing Native Art Market organized by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people and on Indigenous land.

PATHWAYS has become a premier destination for visitors and collectors to discover vibrant and top-quality Indigenous artwork in diverse genres, created by well-respected artists from traditional Pueblo potters to contemporary emerging artists.

The three-day festival is located at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on the Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico. August 18, 19 & 20, 2023.