First Nation Foundation
Providing cultural awareness, learning, healing, and equity to Native/First Nation individuals and communities
Preserve and Protect the Past for a Prosperous Future
What we do
Striving to meet the cultural and socioeconomic needs of our communities where it is most needed, including the marginalized, veterans, first responders, tribal elders, family members, and their communities.
Our Programs
Timber to Totem
Are you an Artist?
Do you wish to share your artwork with others?
Are you working to sustain financial stability through your art?
First Nation Foundation may be able to help...
Contact us for more information.
Blankets and Baskets for Babies
Are you a single parent/guardian with children ages 5 and under?
This program provides supplies and limited financial assistance to help cover the needs of marginalized women/single parents and their child(ren).
Contact us for more specific information.
G̱oot [heart]
Healing and Talking Circles are provided for participants to share their experiences in a safe and accountable environment, striving for understanding of individual roles in a community through first nations/indigenous methods with focus on healing and mitigation of disruptions within communities.
Xsoo [canoe]
Canoes are the logistic lifeblood and showcase the identify of a community. The transportation of vital commodities and personnel to community events is key to maintaining a stable economy and social order.
Wüneey [food]
First Nation Foundation supports First Nation and Indigenous communities by ensuring access to traditional foods. We facilitate the teaching of sustainable harvesting and preparation methods through community-led mentorship, guided by principles of balance and respect for the environment.
First Nation Foundation supports First Nation and Indigenous communities by ensuring access to traditional foods. We facilitate the teaching of sustainable harvesting and preparation methods through community-led mentorship, guided by principles of balance and respect for the environment."
Gitwaaltk [warrior]
ła dm g̱atg̱oydiksa gitwaaltk (git= people, waal= do or be, -tk)
"The Warrior's are coming!"
First Nation Foundation understands indigenous people continue to be the highest percentage of non-white communities to enlist in the US Armed Forces since the beginning.
We strive to provide services and programs specifically for our gitwaaltk, no matter their tribal affiliation, enrollment status, veteran status, or identity(s). We do this because this is our way...
First Nation Cinefilm
Films by first nations/indigenous filmmakers, artists, photographers, writers and musicians.
Telling our stories for all generations.
https://youtube.com/@firstnationcinefilm?si=S_xdgCoNToDabMsJ
In development:
The Becoming DocuSeries follows filmmaker and photographer J. Joshua Diltz' return home to the ancient shores of Metlakatla, Alaska, island home of the Metlakatla Tsimshians. His family.
Maalsk [stories]
Live your moment.
Explore first nations indigenous stories, narratives, and themes through the Maalsk program. Let us video archive and document your event, story, narrative, or theme so you can live your moment.
Events
No upcoming events.
Contact Us
Find out how you can help!
Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get our message to your community.
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