Video Tells the Foundation's Story

Submitted on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 05:54

Watch board members and artists discuss the importance of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation.

This video captures the decisive moment when visionaries from throughout Indian Country gathered to sign the letters of incorporation that officially brought the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation into existence.

Foundation is Fully Operational

Foundation leaders have put together a talented team of staff to run the every day operations of the organization.

Keller George Joins the Board

Keller George (Oneida Nation) brings decades of experience to the board of trustees.

San Manuel Joins the Yocha Dehe Challenge

The Yocha Dehe Challenge continues to gain momentum.

“These gifts demonstrate strong tribal interest in creating a powerful funding engine for protecting and preserving Native art and culture—the very cornerstones of tribal sovereignty. A foundation of this nature will help reverse the long history of government suppression of Native culture done as part of the United States' assimilation program. Through gifts of this nature, Indian Country can direct its resources to protect what is closest to home to all Indian tribes—our own cultures."

Walter Echo-Hawk, Pawnee

Of counsel, Crowe & Dunlevy, P.C.