Native Threads, an Indian-owned clothing company, is expanding its reach into Canada.
Rudy Rojas, a member of the Tigua Tribe of Texas, recently picked up a Canadian distributor. The Samson Cree Nation is hoping to open a factory on its reserve in Alberta. Adam Beach, a Native actor from Canada, also serves as the company's spokesperson.
Rojas started Native Threads in San Diego, California, in 1990.
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Actor promotes native fashion
(The Wetaskiwin Times 2/27)
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Native Threads clothing expands to Canada
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
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