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Maggie Jo Matt is a 4th generation cattle rancher achieving her dreams


- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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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- Mar 28, 2022
- 2 min
COVID-Inspired Pivot Leads to New Territory
William & Justine Kougl completely transform traditional cattle ranching business. William (Cheyenne River Sioux) and Justine Kougl had...
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- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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 26, 2021
- 2 min
Following in the Footsteps of Those Who Came Before
Shelby Homer begins cattle operation on foundation set by past generations. Upon moving to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota...
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- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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- Sep 10, 2021
- 3 min
Strength Through Sustainability
Melinda Williamson improves health of community members and local economy with fermented tea. In 2010, while working at Oklahoma State...
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- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
We've expanded our team to meet the growing demand for our programs!
We're glad to be growing our team and the services we offer across Indian Country. Let's welcome our newest staff members - Kristi...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Continuing a Family Tradition
Cheyenne Weston rejoins four-generations of cattle producers. After getting her degree and working in Rapid City for several years,...
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- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
Starting on a Path of His Own
Bradyn Ward begins building his herd and his future. It’s 3:00pm, and Bradyn Ward (Cheyenne River Sioux) is getting off work at his...
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- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
Akiptan Welcomes Tomie Peterson to the Board
The news broke last week about Zach Ducheneaux's new appointment as the USDA's Administrator of the Farm Service Agency. Zach was...
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Looking Forward to 2021
January 4th, 2021 Greetings! I hope this letter finds you well and that you had a safe, healthy and happy holiday season! As we have now...
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- Oct 5, 2020
- 1 min
Implementation of ProAg
Akiptan is happy to announce the implementation of ProAg’s software. This program allows clients to create their own account on our...
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