And society benefits from a much richer cultural experience. Under this agreement , Lion
Partners will assist IGDC in raising equity and/or debt for an
immediate infusion of operating capital for the company's expansion.S.

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"The Sweetgrass First Nation contract marks the beginning of a new
era for the First Nations of Canada," said Deni Leonard, Chairman and
CEO, First Indigenous Depository Company. and for indigenous people worldwide.

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on August 19, 2005 during the internationally-acclaimed
Santa Fe Indian Market.
Investment financing, tribal energy creation and pharmaceutical
development for Native American communities are its primary tools to
create positive change in Indian Country.S.
The Sweetgrass First Nation encompasses 49,000 acres of Reserve
Land and over 4,100 acres of Treaty Land Entitlement lands.

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"IGDC's projects
and energy programs are very promising and we are very excited to be a
part of this emerging Native American concern. There is a
potential for natural gas revenue from up to 18 First Nations, with
each First Nation having the potential for $500 million to $3 billion.S.

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"Everyone benefits when different cultures come together to explore
indigenous art and fashion," says Dr. This represents a new beginning for First Nations' energy
programs and the First Nations of Canada.

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Tribal Fusions is part of this program. Peter Delaporte of the African office of
the Kellogg Foundation who is participating in Tribal Fusions.
Natural Gas from this field development will be sold into the United
States and other markets by FIDC.

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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation helped make Tribal Fusions possible by funding
a new program offered by IAIA's Achein Center for Lifelong Education, Research
and Cultural Exchange .edu.S.

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SAN FRANCISCO----Indigenous Global
Development Corporation, the first majority owned and publicly traded
Native American company in the U. First Indigenous Depository
Company is its affiliate.

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"By using Lion Partners financial
expertise to assist us in the capital markets, management can now
focus on the day to day operations of the business .

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Tecumseh was a Shawnee war chief and pan-tribal political leader of the 18th and early 19th century.

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com. (OTCBB:IGDC ), today announced that
its affiliate, First Indigenous Depository Company (FIDC), signed a
contract the with the Sweetgrass First Nation of Saskatchewan Canada
to begin development of the Tribe's natural gas fields on the Nation's
lands.

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(OTCBB:IGDC) today announced the
signing of a advisory agreement with Lion Partners, Ltd. You can find more information about
Indigenous Global and First Indigenous Depository Company at
www.

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and for indigenous people worldwide.

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IGDC Holding Company Signs Contract to Develop First Nations Natural Gas Field; Historic Contract for First Nations Canadian Natural Gas Development Project

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To reserve tickets call 505-424-2310 or e-mail
kyla@kylathompson. Its parent company is United
Native Depository Corporation.
Investment financing, tribal energy creation and pharmaceutical
development for Native American communities are its primary tools to
create positive change in Indian Country.

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Tribal Fusions is unique in that indigenous cultures haven't historically
worked together to advance the standing of their creative expressions. Artists will be
on hand to discuss their work and make it available for purchase ."
"We are pleased to be working with an emerging company like IGDC,"
said Partner, Joseph Maida , of Lion Partners, Ltd. Under the contract, FIDC
will provide the financing, technical assessment of the natural gas
potential and begin drilling the first well for the Sweetgrass First
Nation later this year.

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Native American and Southern African Cultures Collaborate on Indigenous Art + Fashion Event in Santa Fe

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IGDC Executes Advisory Agreement with Lion Partners Ltd.; Merchant Bankers to Assist Company

Lion helps
companies raise funds for working capital, expansion, equipment , and
many other uses.

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, Native American and Southern
African artists will collaborate on indigenous art and fashion for the first
time at Tribal Fusions, an event held in the historic La Fonda Hotel from
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(Photo: http://www. "By sharing
our creative knowledge with artists from other countries, we grow
individually. Lion also structures and advises on mergers and
acquisitions and assists companies with accessing the US public
capital markets as well as increasing their public profiles.

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About Lion Partners Ltd."

About Indigenous Global Development Corporation

Indigenous Global Development Corporation (IGDC) is the first
majority owned publicly traded Native American corporation.

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Tribal Fusions, the First Event of Its Kind, Encourages Transoceanic Cultures
to Collaborate Creatively

SANTA FE, N. You can find more information about
Indigenous Global and First Indigenous Depository Company at
www.

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M.newscom.newscom. The funds will be utilized for drilling,
gathering, transport and marketing the First Nations natural gas.
Lion's client is a small to medium sized company whose financing
requirements range from $2,000,000 to $ 100,000,000.

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The Tribal Fusions fashion show will highlight contemporary designs
indigenous to Native American and Southern African cultures.

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SAN FRANCISCO----Indigenous Global
Development Corporation, the first majority owned and publicly traded
Native American company in the U.fidc1 .

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Lion is also slated to arrange strategic partnerships involving IGDC's
energy projects including Canadian First Nations and First Indigenous
Depository Company. As a
Merchant Banker , Lion also seeks turnaround, workout, reorganization
and other challenging transactions. Under the current working agreement between
FIDC and IGDC, IGDC receives 90% of the net profit. IGDC's
goal is to provide strategy, financial and investment tools to deliver
economic development, empowerment and financial self-sufficiency for
Native Americans across the U.

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"We are thrilled to promote and host the first collaborative event ever
between Native American and Southern African artists ," says Institute of
American Indian Arts President Della Warrior., a merchant
banking firm located in New York City.
"This financial services partnership is ideal for our company,"
said Deni Leonard , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Indigenous
Global Development Corporation.

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IAIA is promoting cross-cultural collaboration through its Achein
(ah-cheen) Center for Lifelong Education, Research and Cultural Exchange. The program, called The Answers Lie Within, seeks to
heighten global awareness of indigenous art by fostering cultural
partnerships. To learn more about the Achein Center and IAIA visit
http://www. IGDC's
goal is to provide strategy, financial and investment tools to deliver
economic development, empowerment and financial self-sufficiency for
Native Americans across the U. "It is the first time a
Tribe is the majority owner of its natural resource development
projects .

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Tickets are $25 for general admission,
$50 for runway seating."

About Indigenous Global Development Corporation

Indigenous Global Development Corporation (IGDC) is the first
majority owned publicly traded Native American corporation. was founded on the principle that the quality
of services offered by major investment banks should be available to
companies that are emerging or have smaller market capitalizations
which attract the interest of traditional financing sources.com

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The
Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe is working to change all
that. "It marks the beginning of a
three-year agreement between the two cultures to strengthen ties and share new
ways of marketing indigenous art.
The event is open to the public.iaia. This is a historic contract since it is the first time a
Canadian First Nation owned the majority share of a natural gas
development project on First Nations' lands.