Native Arts and Cultures Foundation

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that supports Native American artists, culture bearers and Native-led arts organizations, providing them with support through fellowships and project funding.[1] It is the only philanthropic organization which exclusively supports American Indian, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian arts and cultures in the United States.[2]

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, founded in 2008, is funded by contributions from the public, foundations, corporations, and affiliated organizations. It was launched with a $10 million commitment from the Ford Foundation, following a feasibility study demonstrating the need and interest in such an endowment.[3][4] The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians near Sacramento, Calif. committed an additional $1.5 million.[5]

Founding Chairman of the Board of Directors was Walter Echo-Hawk (Pawnee). Other founding board members were Joy Harjo, (Muscokee-Creek) poet and musician, Elizabeth Woody, a writer and cultural specialist from the Warm Springs Reservation, Marshall McKay, Chairman of the Rumsey Rancheria, Letitia Chambers, a private consultant of Cherokee descent, and Buffy St. Marie, the singer/activist.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Pogrebin, Robin (21 April 2009). "New Group is Formed to Sponsor Native Arts". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Koepke, Kelly (28 April 2009). "Native Arts & Culture Foundation supports Indian Country". Indian Country Today Media Network. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Rave, Jodi (18 May 2008). "Multimillion-dollar foundation wil promote Native art". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Native Arts and Cultures: Research, Growth and Opportunities for Philanthropic Support" (PDF). Grantmakers in the Arts. The Ford Foundation. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Perry, Douglas (29 April 2009). "Native arts foundation launches with Portland base". The Oregonian/Oregon Live. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "National Native Arts and Cultures Foundation". Native American Rights Fund. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
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