More Than An *Asterisk supports Native American and Indigenous communities by connecting academic institutions, tribal organizations, and businesses to each other. We focus on creating pathways for Indigenous student success and ensuring partners are culturally responsive to Native community needs. We also work with Tribes to strengthen sovereignty through storytelling and fundraising for long-term development.

Short & Long Term Services

All long-term and short-term service can be made to measure to meet institution and business needs.

Strategic Advisory Services:

Provide informed, specialized advice based on deep knowledge and experience with Native American communities. This includes offering insights on effective policies, programs, and initiatives that directly impact Indigenous students in higher education. Additionally, we provide advising for businesses and institutions on how to build respectful and culturally responsive partnerships with Tribal communities, ensuring their efforts are aligned with the unique needs and goals of Indigenous populations.

Long-Term Consulting Services:

Developing Sustainable Educational and Economic Pathways

• Lifelong Learning: Designing education systems that prepare students for both immediate jobs and long-term career growth, fostering economic independence within their communities.
• Community-Aligned Outcomes: Ensuring education and workforce training meet Tribal economic goals in areas like environmental stewardship, technology, and healthcare.

Supporting Culturally Informed Strategies

• Cultural Adaptation: Shaping programs around Indigenous values, languages, and traditions.
• Honoring Indigenous Knowledge: Integrating Indigenous wisdom, like traditional ecological knowledge, into mainstream education.

Short-Term Consulting Services:

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• Cultural Competency Training: Conduct workshops to build awareness of Native American cultures, histories, and current issues. Provide guidance on proper cultural protocols when engaging with Indigenous communities.
• Tribal Partnership Consulting: Advise on building strong, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships with Tribal governments and communities, offering an insider’s perspective.
• Policy and Advocacy Consulting: Offer insights on state and national policies impacting Native communities, and advocate for reforms that promote equity in Indigenous communities.

Strategic Storytelling and Resource Development:

We help Tribes strengthen their sovereignty by sharing their stories and raising funds for long-term growth.

• In partnership with Sigla Creative, we craft narratives that reflect each Tribe’s identity and goals, using them to secure funding and resources.
• We provide expertise in storytelling, branding, and communication, ensuring these stories connect with funders, policymakers, and broader audiences.
• This collaboration empowers Tribes to build sustainable development strategies supported by external funding.