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How to Connect with Triba​l Communities

October’s meeting will feature our very own Rachel Mandelstamm. Rachel is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the owner of Eagle’s Dream, LLC. Rachel will speak about building community where you are as she currently resides in North Carolina, very far from the Sault. Rachel has been able to reach out to local tribes and indigenous communities to make connections both personally and professionally. Rachel will talk about the steps she took to build her business and do business with other tribes.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Wind down Wednesdays will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the first month of each quarter. Stay tuned for our next speaker announcement.

-The Sault Tribe Business Alliance

Rachel Mandelstamm

“In 2019 I founded Eagle’s Dream as an authentic Female Native American owned company specializing in Native American Streetwear.  I am part of the Chippewa Indian Tribe of Sault Saint Marie, Michigan.   My passion has always been working with our native youth.  I have ran after school programs, led the tribal youth council, led day camp programs, coordinated youth powwows, and served as the Youth Education and Activities Coordinator for my tribe.  

I deeply enjoy sewing, creating and designing items that reflect my tribal heritage.  I specialize in making ribbon skirts, dream catchers, sewing applique, and custom embroidery. 

I teach ribbon skirt classes to native adults and youth ensuring the preservation of our heritage and traditions.  

Additionally, I was a featured designer in the first Native American Fashion Show at the University of North Carolina Greensboro where models wore 12 of my custom designed ribbon skirts.   In my free time I enjoy taking classes to learn my native Anishinaabemowin language and hand drumming.”

-Rachel