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Making their mark: How Homeland prints Indigenous identity into youth spaces

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The Homeland screen printed design for the career expo pays homage to Native slang word Skoden, meaning “let’s go then.� The design appeared on tote bags and T-shirts at Phoenix Union High School District Native American Education Program’s career expo on April 12. 

PHOENIX -- In a crowded auditorium, a group of Indigenous students stood shoulder to shoulder, eagerly waiting their turn to have their clothes screen printed by Homeland. The Native-led creative brand blends culture, music, fashion and community through hands-on workshops and cross-brand collaborations.

Homeland has become a growing pillar of cultural enrichment for Indigenous youths across Arizona in light of recent executive actions from President Donald Trump aiming to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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“The culture that we represent and the communities that we represent are so beautiful to me, � the more that we can showcase that through any type of Indigenous expression is a plus,� Ty LodgePole says at Phoenix Union High School District Native American Education Program’s career expo on April 12.





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