About NANACT

Call for Native Artists

Call for Native American Artisans to be participants in the Northern Arizona Native American Culture Trail (NANACT)

Each year, the Grand Canyon attracts 4.4 million visitors, but not many of these tourists venture onto tribal lands, nor do Native people see much of the associated $687 million in regional tourism benefit.  NANACT connects this potential market with Native artisans and culture-based businesses for cultural exchange and native business profit.

For more information and an application to participate, please contact Scott Neuman, Program Coordinator, Coconino County Community Services, at 928-679-7463; or via email, or go to www.nanact.org/about-nanact/application.html.    [Note: All applications should be completed and returned to the Community Services Dept. (2625 N. King St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004) as soon as possible.]

Who is involved

NANACT participants include a growing number of Northern Arizona Native American artisans and culture-based business owners.  NANACT supporters include: Coconino County Community Services Department; U.S. Dept. of Labor – Women’s Bureau; Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.; Hopi Office of Revenue Commission; First Mesa Consolidated Villages; Museum of Northern Arizona; NAU - Center for American Indian Economic Development; NAU - Arizona Hospitality Research and Resource Center; Arizona Office of Tourism; Coconino Community College Small Business Development Center; Kutztown SBDC; and many other organizations.

How it works

NANACT fosters understanding and an appreciation of Native life ways and arts by creating and promoting “trails” connecting visitors to Northern Arizona with native artisans.  Visitors will be encouraged and enticed to go beyond usual attractions to experience the unexpectedly exhilarating scenic beauty, rejuvenating lifestyle, timeless discoveries, and vibrant variety of Native tribal lands.

Why NANACT works

Most tourists to rural tribal lands are Arizona residents.  They first go at the suggestion of family or friends, but they usually like what they experience and the average visitor returns 12 times.  Word of mouth advertising is good, but limited.  NANACT provides better exposure, including information and maps via the Internet so many more visitors are enticed to come.  Besides attracting more Arizona residents, NANACT’s target market includes the 21 million domestic visitors from elsewhere in the U.S. and the 2 million international visitors coming to Arizona each year.

How participants are helped

Native artisans are assisted first by being part of a large regional network.  The bigger it gets, the more noticeable it becomes to tourists, an untapped market of potential customers.  Besides more opportunities to connect with new customers, participants also receive business skills training to help them grow profits.  Call for details about up coming trainings and marketing opportunities.

How to get more information and an application to participate: If you would like an application to participate in NANACT, or if you just have questions, please contact Scott Neuman, Program Coordinator, Coconino County Community Services, at 928-679-7463; via email, or go to www.nanact.org/about-nanact/application.html.  

[Note: All applications should be completed and mailed to Scott Neuman, CCCSD, 2625 N. King St, Flagstaff, AZ 86004, or FAX to 929-679-7461.]