"Koda" is the Sioux word for friend. It symbolizes the brotherhood that once existed between those who lived, hunted, and went to battle together. It now represents the family dynamic that is what makes Koda unique. Natalie Rakestraw, Brice Collier and Jared Muse opened Koda Native in August of 2015. Koda Native strives to create an environment of encouragement, great energy, and effective programming.