Q. How can I become a member of Made on the Rez?
A. By living within the boundaries Of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation and being an active participant in a Four Bands program and/or becoming involved in Four Bands activities to promote entrepreneurship on the Reservation
Q. How many members does Made On The Rez currently serve?
A. At the present time Made On The Rez has approximately one 130 active members.
Q. What programs does Four Bands have to offer?
A. Four Bands offers a wide range of services that include business training classes, consumer education and financial management training, loan funds for businesses, and Made On The Rez, a retail store, website, and business incubator to support Reservation artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs, market their services and products, and promote youth entrepreneurship.
Q. Why was Made On The Rez Developed?
A. Made On The Rez was developed to assist local artists, businesses, and entrepreneurs that need a place to "incubate" their business and develop new markets for their art, services, and products, while also generating revenue to support Four Bands' overall operations.
Q. Are all of the products you sell made by Lakota people?
A. Although most of what we sell is created by Lakota people, Four Bands' services are open to all residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
Q. Does Four Bands accept donations from individuals?
A. Four Bands depends on receiving contributions from a variety of sources including individuals, corporations, foundations, other charitable organizations, and government agencies. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.