Tran Creative creates a new campaign celebrating the rich culture of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe in Wisconsin, showcasing traditional practices—dance, spear fishing, and wild rice harvesting—with Ojibwe language and floral design elements.
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Tribal Leadership Council
Tran Creative is working with Tribal Leadership Council to create all-new brand assets for the organization: conference speaker/session graphics, annual report, certificates, flyers, slide deck, presentation folder, and a new logo and brand identity for Tribal Governance Professional (TGP).
The Tribal Leadership Council is a board-governed not-for-profit organization that proudly supports Tribal leaders and executives with continuing education and provides tools to better their organizations. TLC’s primary focus is empowering leadership and promoting economic growth and prosperity for Tribal communities.
Quileute Elders Campaign
Tran Creative works with Quileute Tribe to develop the Honor the Elders campaign for the Elders Week celebration in May. We created custom hand-drawn artwork to highlight the Elders, magnificent landscape & vibrant culture of Quileute.
Fentanyl Awareness Quileute (FAQ)
Tran Creative creates the new Fentanyl Awareness + Prevention campaign for Quileute Tribe. We developed the custom name “FAQ” for “Fentanyl Awareness Quileute” to give the Tribe its own unique campaign. Along with a website and other assets, we also created a comprehensive 26-page manual of all you need to know about Fentanyl. We look forward to being there to work with Tribal members in person, for-to-door, boots on the ground to address this crisis.
Yavapai-Apache Nation Child Abuse Awareness
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a critical time for Tribal communities to raise awareness, honor the youth, and promote prevention through cultural connection and community engagement. Tran Creative is grateful to work with The Yavapai-Apache Nation in Arizona to create the new awareness campaign. The Children are our future. Let’s protect, nourish, and nurture these precious souls.
Yavapai-Apache Nation for Life
In 1875, People of The Yavapai-Apache Nation were forcibly marched 180 miles through mountains, across several streams. Over 100 of ancestors died during the journey.
Exodus Day on Feb. 28th is a yearly commemorative event of the Yavapai–Apache Nation in Arizona that honors shared history, remembers the journey of YAN’s ancestors back home to Camp Verde, and brings the community together in strength and unity. The event includes a morning ceremony, the commemorative Exodus Run from San Carlos to Camp Verde, a commemoration march, and a community gathering with food, vendors, and cultural performances.
Working with YAN Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, we researched and created outreach materials that highlight, honor the beautiful culture of strength, resilience. Our staff researched the history of YAN:
- World-renowned basketry used for patterns
- People of the Sun origin story
- Crown Dancer
- Rainbow Dancer
- Drum Style + Headwear
We sketched, drew by hand from photos of Tribal members and YAN history for all the artwork.
View the project at YANforLife.com.
IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta, CA
Ben Tran and 8 Tribal leaders from across the country trained for months to prepare for the Ironman 70.3 in La Quinta, California, on December 7, 2025. They made up three teams, each consisting of three members prepared to participate in one of three parts of the race: the 1.2 mile swim, the 56 mile bike, or the 13.1 mile run. They raced in order to raise awareness for Tribes across the country and set an example of active and healthy living for Tribal youth. Each person finished their part of the race. Through their participation, they showed the Tribal members they serve that it is possible to break their limits, grow to meet challenges, support each other, and accomplish difficult and epic things.
This is just the beginning. Ben is looking to sponsor 4-5 teams to participate in the Ironman 70.3 in Tri-Cities, Washington, on September 20, 2026. Each team will consist of three members who will participate in the 1.2 mile swim, the 56 mile bike, or the 13.1 mile run. This is an opportunity to grow and inspire Tribal youth and community members to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
Elders of Lac Courte Oreilles
Tran Creative creates the new campaign for Elders of Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe in Wisconsin. Elders are the hearts of our community; they are the keepers of our culture, our strength, and our spirit. Each memory and story are lessons and gifts that guide the generations to come. Sadly, Elders are often forgotten, even mistreated. Elders of LCO campaign puts a spotlight on the Elders. Through video interviews and written testimonials, we create a website to feature over 100 Elders and their stories (coming soon). It’s a way to preserve culture, honor the Elders as they spend their last days on earth.
White Mountain Apache Restoration Project
Tran Creative creates the new campaign for The Restoration Project, an initiative by Arizona White Mountain Apache Tribe Behavioral Health, to provide opportunities for youth to participate in community service and learn traditional skills. The initiative is designed to help prevent substance use, improve mental health, and better connect youth to their heritage and community. View project: RestoreApache.com
Yakama Suicide Awareness
September is National Suicide Prevention month. We’re working with Yakama Nation to raise awareness and strengthen members with a prevention campaign. If you’re struggling, you are NOT alone. You are LOVED and NEEDED. Help is available. Reach out: OurNationNeedsYou.com
