Our 2023 Okhíčhaŋye Scholarship is now open
Twenty scholarships will be awarded to Native American high school seniors. Akiptan is pleased to announce our 2023 Okhíčhaŋye...
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Dec 28, 20223 min read
Our Team Continues to Grow!
We are pleased to announce the recent growth of our team here at Akiptan. Please join us in welcoming new staff members helping to make a...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read
Introducing Our New Board Members
Akiptan is excited to introduce you to the newest members of our board: Zachary Ilbery is the Agricultural Education Instructor and FFA...
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Nov 16, 20222 min read
Thank you James McCuen for your commitment to the Native Agriculture Industry!
Akiptan had a chance to sit down to visit with retiring Board Member Mr. James McCuen as he moves into retiring from his work within the...
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Oct 26, 20222 min read
Akiptan receives 2022 Native CDFI Catalyst Award
The Native CDFI Awards honor and support Native CDFIs that are creating opportunity and promoting self-sovereignty in Indian Country...
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Sep 28, 20222 min read
Internship 2022 Highlight
Reflecting with our Summer Intern Mackenzie Akiptan successfully closed out our Summer 2022 Internship Program on August 30th, 2022. We...
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Sep 7, 20221 min read
Please join us in welcoming Chelsey to the Akiptan team!
We are excited to introduce you to our Loan Administrator, Chelsey Lecompte. As a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Chelsey grew...
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Sep 7, 20223 min read
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Approximately $45 Million to Grow the Indigenous Finance Sector
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Approximately $45 Million to Grow the Indigenous Finance Sector in Montana, North Dakota, South...
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Aug 31, 20225 min read
Employee Highlight: Melissa Swan, Senior Loan Officer
Akiptan is proud to bring you the team of people who are helping to make a change in Indian Ag Finance. This month we are highlighting...
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Jul 12, 20222 min read
Please join us in welcoming Roni and Mackenzie to the Akiptan team!
Roni Rae Daly is Lakota and Chippewa Cree. She is an enrolled member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and remains on her homelands of the...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read
Okhíčhaŋye Scholarship Awardees
Akiptan is excited to announce that we have awarded $55,000 in scholarships to 11 high school students who are pursuing a degree that...
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May 31, 20221 min read
Youth Agricultural Internship Opportunities Available Throughout Indian Country
Akiptan is pleased to announce expanded youth programming that now includes summer internship opportunities for Native American youth....
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
Please join us in welcoming Carlton to the Akiptan team!
We are excited to introduce you to our Finance and Administration Officer, Carlton Underwood. As a member of he Northern Arapaho Tribe,...
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Jan 11, 20223 min read
Skya's Story: Annual Message
Hi there and happy New Year! Man, what a ride 2021 took us on. Reflecting back on the last year has left me with a lot of thoughts ings....
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Dec 16, 20211 min read
Introducing Kole and Lakota!
Akiptan is excited to introduce you to the newest members of our staff and board: Kole Fitzpatrick was recently hired on as a Loan...
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Nov 24, 20211 min read
Launching our Land Loan Products!
Akiptan plans to meet more capital needs for Native ag producers. Akiptan is thrilled to announce our two new loan products designed to...
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Oct 21, 20211 min read
Increased Access to Capital
Akiptan raises loan limit to $250,000. Akiptan is excited to announce that we have raised the maximum amount of our loans from $100,000...
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Aug 18, 20212 min read
Growing Our Best Ideas
Grant award will support transformational ag lending models. This spring, Akiptan was awarded a Community Innovation Grant from the Bush...
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Aug 10, 20212 min read
Skya’s Story: Telling the Native Ag Story
A message from our Executive Director. Over the last couple of months, I have had the opportunity to raise awareness of our work, the...
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Jul 20, 20211 min read
Disaster Assistance for Producers Impacted by Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing technical and financial assistance for drought recovery. Livestock Forage Disaster...
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