Strengthening the Circle
Patricipants:
Blackhorse Pride- Helena, MT
To create a community that challenges our Native youth and offers them the opportunity to reaffirm their cultural heritage as a basis for fulfilling their dreams. Robert Simpson blackhorsepride@yahoo.com or http://sites.google.com/site/blackhorsepride/
Browning Skate Park- Browning, MT
To provide a continuum of caring for high risk, low-income youth. To offer a safe environment for all youth.
Carl McLean carl1mclean@yahoo.com
Messengers for Health on the Apaalooke Reservation- Crow Agency, MT
To work in partnership with the community to facilitate and implement a community-based participatory research project which provides culturally appropriate cervical health educational awareness and promotes early detection screening amongst the women on the Crow Indian reservation. Alma McCormick mccormicka@lbhc.cc.mt.us
Montana United Indian Association- Helena, MT
To assist urban Indians with job qualifications and educational goals
Shawn White Wolf shawnwhitewolf@yahoo.com
National Indian Parent Information Center- Grants Pass, OR
To strengthen our community through support, education and encouragement for American Indian families with children with disabilities or learning challenges, educating and supporting parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities, ages birth to 26. Judy Wiley Judy.wiley@nipic.org or http://www.nipic.org/
Native Science Field Centers- Browning, MT; Pine Ridge, SD; Wind River, WY
Integrate traditional knowledge, language, and Western science methods into programs designed to engage youth and adults in field experiences.
Elvin Returns from Scout Pine Ridge Director - ereturns5222@olc.edu
Lisa Lone Fight- Wind River Director - lisalonefight@gmail.com
http://www.hopamountain.org/nativeScience.html
Nkwusm, Salish Language Revitalization Institute- Arlee, MT
The mission of the Nkwusm Salish Language Revitalization Institute is to recreate a process whereby the Salish Language is passed from parent to child, elder to youth, in an effort to holistically preserve the language and to perpetuate the Salish tribal way of life and worldview. Tachini Pete tachini@salishworld.com or http://salishworld.com/
Red Earth Descendants- Ashland, OR
To support and educate our youth for a changing world.
Michael Vasquez matohanska@gmail.com or http://www.redearthdescendants.org/home/
Snake River Basin Business Association, Inc.- Fort Hall, ID
To empower Native American small business and micro-business through advocacy and education, including the promotion of “Buy Indian” products and services; and to assist in community and economic development efforts that will promote self-sufficiency on the Fort Hall Reservation and the Snake River Basin region.
Richard Thompson srbba2008@yahoo.com or http://srbba.com/
Wisdom of the Elders, Inc.- Portland, OR
With our mission of cultural preservation, education and race reconciliation, WOTE records, preserves and shares oral history and cultural arts of exemplary Native American elders, storytellers, artists and environmentalists for todays and future generations of peoples.
Rose High Bear rosehb@wisdomoftheelders.org or http://www.wisdomoftheelders.org/
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2008 Participants |
American Indian Business Leaders- Missoula, MT
AIBL empowers students to earn a quality education, gain valuable work experience through internships and fosters personal and professional development through our program activities. For more information please contact Tina Begay @ tina.begay@aibl.orgorhttp://www.aibl.org/
Boys and Girls Club of the Bear’s Paw- Box Elder, MT
The Boys and Girls Club of the Bears Paw is a nonprofit, community based organization, established by the Chippewa Cree Tribal resolution and incorporated by the Montana Secretary of State. For more information please contact Ramona Gardipee-Duran @ ramona_gardipee@hotmail.com
Boys and Girls Club of the Eastern Shoshone Reservation- Fort Washakie, WY
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. For more information please contact Lisa Perry @ lisaperry_03@yahoo.com
Boys and Girls Club of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation- Wolf Point, MT
To build and sustain a supportive environment where youth are empowered to become contributing members of society. For more information please contact Cherri Reed @ creedbgcfp@gmail.com
California Indian Environmental Alliance- Berkeley, CA
Indigenous people have the collective inherent right to cultures, traditions, territories, means of subsistence and environmental health. For more information please contact Sherri Norris @ sherri@cieaweb.org or http://www.cieaweb.org/
Canku Luta Yankapi (Red Road Runners)- Pine Ridge, SD
To preserve Lakota language and culture to our youth through traditional song, dance and game. For more information please contact Arlo Iron Cloud @ mahpiyamaza2002@yahoo.com
The Center Pole- Garryowen, MT
To promote the health, welfare and educational opportunity for Native American youth; to teach, preserve and raise awareness of traditional Crow Indian ways and to conduct community projects in the area of social and economic justice essential to an empowered future for the Crow Indian and other Native communities. For more information please contact Peggy White Wellknown Buffalo @ wellknownbuffalo@hotail.com or http://sites.google.com/site/thecenterpole/
I Can Do All Things- Browning, MT
We seek to give the youth of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation alterative activities and for the preservation of youth delinquency and drug and alcohol abuse; provide a safe activity for families to participate in together and strengthen family health; give the youth of the Blackfeet Reservation physical activities that promote good healthy lifestyles and help the community become healthy through exercises and wrestling activities. For more information please contact Robert Bremner @ robremner@yahoo.com
Ihoka Okolakiciye (Badger Society)- Porcupine, SD
To promote a healthy lifestyle; encompassing the entire family structure, through the use of education and traditional ceremonies. For more information please contact Greg Ross @ wowinape@hotmail.com
Interagency Community Coalition- Lander, WY
To improve communications and networking among agencies in promoting healthy families and positive lifestyles among the community. For more information please contact Marcy Tepper @ successfulwriter@msn.com
Little Rockies Boys and Girls Club- Hays, MT
To provide a safe and structured environment for our youth through curriculum and educational activities to enhance healthy relationships, cultural and traditional values. For more information please contact Nanette Peak @ nanettepeak@yahoo.com
Missoula Indian Center- Missoula, MT
To support and strengthen the culture of urban Native Americans by promoting and fostering their health, education and economic self-sufficiency. For more information please contact Peggy Cochran @ pcochran@montana.com or http://www.missoulaindiancenter.org/
Native Science Field Centers- Browning, MT and Pine Ridge, SD NSFC’s integrate traditional knowledge, language, and western science methods. Native Science Field Programs are designed to engage youth and adults in field experiences that build from basic survey skills to mapping, monitoring, and decision-making. For more information on the Browning center please contact Helen Augure @ helen_augare@bfcc.org
Native Youth Cultural Exchange- Tuba City, AZ
To build healthy communities by developing strong youth leaders through the exploration and immersion in traditional knowledge between different indigenous communities. For more information please contact Brian Monogye @ lomapiva@nativeyouthce.org
Pro Lakota Unlimited- McLaughlin, SD
Today, our Society offers the youth an alternative living approach to consider; an approach that works to empower youth by instilling a sense of belonging, purpose, and accomplishment. We are dedicated to the protection and preservation of all life, working together with others in restoring the balance and beauty of Grandmother Earth and inhabitants. For more information please contact Robert White Mountain @ modernwarrior89@hotmail.com
Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation- Porcupine, SD
To empower Lakota youth and families to improve the health, culture and environment of our community through the healing and strengthening of cultural identity. For more information please contact Nick Tilsen @ nick@thundervalley.org or http://www.thundervalley.org/
II Nations- Manderson, SD
To work with young adults to achieve goals by living a healthy lifestyle through education, life skills, sports and culture. For more information please contact Chissie Spencer @ chissie44@hotmail.com
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2007 Participants |
Can Wigmunke (The Rainbow Tree)---Martin, South Dakota
To discover the intrinsic motivations, the talents, of each child and to foster that motivation, through service learning and informal science education projects and activities, that benefit not only themselves, but their environment, the animals that share their environment, and their community. In addition, to transform the communities of the Pine Ridge Reservation and the surrounding small rural towns through the implementation of community gardens, farmers markets, and beautification projects that transform communities through the creation of clean green spaces open to all. Contact Jason Schoch at grimbardin@hotmail.com or http://canwigmunke.com/
Chippewa-Cree Tribe Wellness Coalition—Box Elder, Montana
Our Chippewa Cree community will empower our youth to be self-sufficient and responsible through traditional and contemporary learning. Our families, schools, and community will teach the values, skills, and knowledge needed to respect the environment and their holistic being.
Contact Mary St. Pierre at marystpierre2003@yahoo.com
Cloud Horse Art Institute—Kyle, South Dakota
To bring art enrichment programs to the Lakota people. Contact Mark St. Pierre at mstp@gwtc.net or www.cloudhorse.org
Crow Nation Boys & Girls Club—Crow Agency, Montana
To show children that they have choices. Contact Elizabeth Old Chief at elizabeths@crownation.net
Hays Community Economic Development Corporation—Hays, Montana
To strive for a stronger, healthier, safer community through education and economic and social development. Contact Marlene Werk at mraewerk_lrs@yahoo.com
Helena Indian Alliance—Helena, Montana
To become a model organization for promotion and delivery of health care services to Native Americans in Montana. www.helenaindianalliance.org
International Traditional Games Society—Browning, Montana
To research, resurrect, and restore traditional education to Indian youth and families. www.traditionalnativegames.org
MHA Nations Boys & Girls Club—New Town, North Dakota
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those in need, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring community members.
Contact Jarret Baker at jbaker@mhanation.com
Montana Indian Civil Rights Commission—Browning, Montana
To educate Native American people of their civil rights. www.indiancivilrights.org
Montana Native Women's Coalition—Lame Deer, Montana
To form relationships between tribal and non-tribal domestic violence programs within the State of Montana and improve services for urban and rural Indian women and children who are abused. Contact Shirl Robinson at shirlannpinto@hotmail.com
Montana Tribal Tourism Association—Billings, Montana
The MTT alliance is an inter-tribal, nonprofit organization that promotes culturally appropriate economic development through tourism. Contact Dyani Bingham at dyani_b@hotmail.com
Native Movement—Alaska & Arizona
Young leaders motivating the world's peoples toward balanced relations with each other and Mother Earth. www.nativemovement.org
Northern Arapaho Boys & Girls Club—St. Stephens, Wyoming
To provide traditional and organizational guidance for the youth of the community. Contact Pat Moss at pmoss64@yahoo.com
Northern Cheyenne Boys & Girls Club—Lame Deer, Montana
To inspire and enable all youth on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and surrounding communities to become caring, productive and responsible citizens.
http://www.bgcnortherncheyenne.org/
People's Partners for Community Development—Lame Deer, Montana
To be a partner with the Northern Cheyenne reservation communities to enhance grass roots leadership and provide access to education, tools, and resources to assist each of our communities in achieving their community and economic goals. Email PPCD at ppcd@rangeweb.net
Prayer Lodge—Lame Deer, Montana
To educate, empower and inspire the women of southeastern Montana. http://sites.google.com/site/prayerlodge/
Seeds of Harmony, Inc.—Shiprock, New Mexico
Enhance our way of life in tribal communities by fostering respect and appreciation for natural and cultural resources among the youth, elders and communities in the Southwest region. Contact Terri Lameman at tlameman@frontiernet.net or http://sites.google.com/site/seedsofharmonyorg/
Wind River Alliance—Ethete, Wyoming
The WRA focuses on empowering, educating and advocating for our communities. We are guided by the following principles: 1) Our waters are the lifeblood of all living things: 2) A healthy watershed is the foundation of healthy communities; 3) Wise stewardship of the watershed promotes long-term viability before short-term gain; 4) Community education and involvement are essential; and 5) WRA will Fairly reflect the various cultures of the watershed, and shall include elders, for their wisdom and experience, and youth, for their wisdom and promise. www.windriveralliance.org
WolfStar Productions—Bozeman, Montana
WolfStar Productions is a consulting firm in Bozeman, MT that provides nonprofit training, mentoring and technical assistance in the areas of marketing and public relations. Contact Donna Chimera at wolfstarpr@gmail.com.
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