Oweesta Corporation is the longest-standing intermediary for Native Community Development Financial
Empowering Native Communities Through Financial Inclusion
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Oweesta has been an innovator for Native economic growth since 1999, expanding access to capital in underserved Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian communities
A Lifeline For Native And Rural Communities Is Under Threat. Here’s Why That Matters.
In Hulbert, Oklahoma, Zach, a citizen of the Peoria Tribe, and Rachel, Otoe-Missouria, Weeks founded Z&W Trucking with a deep sense of purpose and connection to community
Stand Strong, Stay Rooted: Fighting Displacement In Native Communities
The nation’s longest-standing Native CDFI intermediary, Oweesta partners with Indigenous communities to restore economic power through access to capital and financial education
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month & The Native CDFI Capital Access Convening
Oweesta’s Native CDFI Capital Access Convening in Hawai‘i brings together Native CDFIs, Native-led organizations, investors to tackle challenges & strengthen commitment to financial empowerment
Breaking Barriers: Native Entrepreneurs Driving Innovation
For generations, mainstream narratives have failed to recognize the contributions of Native entrepreneurs, often reducing Native communities to outdated stereotypes.
Empowering Native CDFIs: How Intermediaries Fuel Growth With Training
Native CDFI intermediaries are essential support systems, providing training, technical assistance and capital to strengthen Native CDFIs.
Native Communities Are Powering America's Economic Future
Native-owned businesses aren’t just preserving cultural heritage—they’re fueling economic growth nationwide, generating $36.7 billion annually in economic output.
Breaking The Cycle Of Financial Trauma
For Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, financial trauma runs deep, rooted in forced assimilation, systemic exclusion and distrust of Western financial institutions
From Financial Barriers To Breakthroughs: How Native CDFIs Are Changing The Game
Native CDFIs are empowering communities with capital, credit and financial education; acting as catalysts for generational wealth, fueling entrepreneurship, homeownership and economic sovereignty.
Empowering Native Communities Through Financial Inclusion
Oweesta has been an innovator for Native economic growth since 1999, expanding access to capital in underserved Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian communities