Ep. 5 | Advocacy with Clara Pratte

Episode 5 of the Native Edge Podcast is all about advocacy!

Hosts Chris James and Yvette Fielder welcome guest Clara Pratte, who has a long and distinguished history of advocacy across Indian Country. They discuss Clara's background and experience, the importance of advocacy and making your voice heard, Native representation and tribal consultation, voting, and work-life balance.

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Clara Pratte | Founder and Principal of Strongbow Strategies
https://www.strongbowstrategies.com/

Chapters

• 1:04 Intro to Clara
• 4:34 Clara's Inspiration
• 6:27 Growing Economies in Indian Country: Chris and Clara's Work Together
• 9:26 Clara as the "Only Native Voice in the Room"
• 12:10 Importance of Native Voices in the Highest Levels of Government
• 13:22 Consultation
• 18:14 The Benefits of Advocacy
• 20:05 Why Vote
• 22:44 Clara's Boards
• 25:24 Networks Matter
• 27:23 Yvette's Story
• 30:35 Mentorship and Working Together
• 33:43 Clara's Business
• 39:28 Balancing Family and Your Career
• 47:47 Clara's Environmental and Energy Work
• 51:40 Technology Opens New Doors
• 57:28 Chris Returns to His Roots and Move to the Desert
• 59:37 Wrap Up