Certifications and Affiliations

 At Indigenous Path Construction, we are committed to addressing the affordable housing crisis by leveraging our expertise in construction management and our deep understanding of the economic and policy landscapes that shape housing accessibility.

Our Expertise in Affordable Housing

Through comprehensive training, including the Leadership in Affordable Housing Certificate from Hamline University, we have developed:

• Economic Insight: A thorough understanding of the economics of affordable housing in both rental and home ownership contexts, enabling us to develop cost-effective and sustainable housing solutions.

• Historical and Policy Awareness: An in-depth knowledge of U.S. housing policy history and the key political and economic factors contributing to the current affordable housing crisis, allowing us to navigate and influence the housing landscape effectively.

• Collaborative Leadership: The ability to identify and seize opportunities for collaboration with government entities, industry stakeholders, and nonprofit organizations to collectively address affordable housing challenges.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to applying this expertise to create equitable housing opportunities, ensuring that our projects not only meet the highest standards of quality but also contribute positively to the communities we serve.

*Reference Hamline University Webpage: https://www.hamline.edu/academics/centers/cpal/certificates/leadership-affordable-housing

Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce

Executive Board member July 1, 2024

https://maicc.org/ 

Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair 2024

https://maicc.org/ 

Member of Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce 

2024 

https://maicc.org/ 

REDI Steering Committee – 2023-2025

https://minnesota.uli.org/get-involved/redi/

REDI Graduate 2021

https://minnesota.uli.org/get-involved/redi/

Urban Land Institute: Minnesota | Real Estate Diversity Initiative 

https://minnesota.uli.org/get-involved/redi/

 2022 – Ozhigin Fellows 

 Ozhigin Fellowship empowers Native entrepreneurs with a focus on small business development and growth. This program provides Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and funding to professionalize and expand their businesses, ensuring long-term success in the Indigenous arts and small business ecosystems.  

https://www.mnisotafund.org/ozhigin 

 2024 - Oyate Leadership Network 

“We will provide culturally grounded leadership development opportunities to Indigenous people of all ages from around Minnesota, recognizing they bring a range of skills and experiences into this network. We will work in a complementary way with the existing array of leadership programs serving our community. If we do these things in a good way, we will have added strength to our community, which has an existing abundance of intergenerational leaders.

Through this program, participants will become more connected culturally and professionally within and beyond the American Indian community, and this interdependence will be valued. This widespread, networked Indigenous leadership will contribute to a more vibrant and healthy community.” - Tiwahe Foundation 

https://tiwahefoundation.org/programs/oyate-leadership-network/