Boozhoo Relatives, I am excited to join the Tiwahe Foundation as the newly hired Program Director. First, I want to say thank you to everyone who has taken time to welcome me to the Tiwahe Foundation. I look forward to working with our Tiwahe team, our community partners, our grantees, and our Oyate leaders to […]
[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][image_with_animation image_url=”4636″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The Tiwahe Foundation Board of Directors is redirecting some of its funds to increase Family Empowerment Program and Oyate Leadership Network grants to address needs brought on by the COVID19 pandemic. […]
Congratulations to our January 2020 Family Empowerment Program and Oyate Network Project Grantees Nine of the Twelve applications for the Family Empowerment Program were approved for funding. The grants ranging from $1,950 to $2,500 will be used to support individuals or families in the impact areas of economic independence, educational, cultural or health and wellness […]
Welcoming 2020 Nicole MartinRogers elected Chair of the Board of Directors Nicole MartinRogers (White Earth Band of Ojibwe) was elected chair at the Tiwahe Foundation’s December meeting. Kathy Denman-Wilke (Saginaw Chippewa) is vice-chair, Nikki Pieratos Love (Boise Forte Band of Ojibwe) is treasurer, and Wakinyan LaPointe (Rosebud Sioux) is secretary. Other board members are Amanda […]
December 2019 Family Empowerment Program grant applications due January 6, 2020 To find out more: visit tiwahefoundation.org The Family Empowerment Program supports an individual or family in pursuit of professional, educational, or cultural opportunities. Grants range from $500 to $2,500. Impact areas include Culture, Education, Economic Independence, and Health & Wellness. The Oyate Network Project Grant is for […]
[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The Tiwahe Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of our new president and CEO, Shirley K. Sneve. Shirley is a longtime advocate and community leader whose experience and passion will further the Foundation’s mission: providing resources to American Indian people to live culturally centered, […]
Tiwahe Foundation Honors October 2017 AIFEP Grantees Congratulations to the American Indian Family Empowerment Program Fund leadership grantees! AIFEP strives to reverse the social, educational and economic challenges facing American Indians by investing in human capital, skills and cultural strengths through three priority areas: cultural connections, educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency. Over the past 20 […]
Meet the Next Oyate Network Cohort Leaders gathered in Mille Lacs in September 2017 Tiwahe Foundation is committed to collaborating with Native leaders across urban, rural and tribal communities across Minnesota to build a regional network to improve our communities. Dedicated leaders in various sectors come together to connect and increase partnerships to advance self […]
Tiwahe Foundation’s 2017 Annual Report is available online. [pdf-embedder url=”https://tiwahefoundation-media.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/08113142/Updated-Annual-Report-2017-1.pdf” title=”Updated Annual Report 2017″]
[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Oyate Network: Mary LaGarde The Oyate Network is an opportunity for Tiwahe Foundation grantees to expand and apply their knowledge and energy toward their communities. After participating in quarterly network cohorts facilitated by Tiwahe Foundation, participants are eligible for project grants used to advance […]
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