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2016 Circle of Giving Event with Keynote Billy Mills!

What an amazing night we shared! Together, we raised over $61,000! Every donation will be matched by the Northwest Area Foundation dollar-for-dollar. These gifts become part of the Seventh Generation Endowment Campaign, working to ensure Tiwahe Foundation’s mission by securing funds for our American Indian Family Empowerment Program Fund Grants and leadership development initiatives.

Keynote Billy Mills inspired us all to go after our dreams and that’s what our American Indian Family Empowerment Fund grantees do. We hope that you were inspired by the work of Tiwahe Foundation and our history of giving individual grants to American Indians in our community for over 20 years.

Thank you for sharing in a wonderful evening with our tiwahe. We look forward to seeing you next year!

If you were unable to attend, but wish to make a donation, please click here.

Sincerely,

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American Indian Family Empowerment Fund Grantees Report Back

The AIFEP fund is celebrating 20 years of direct micro grants to American Indians this year! The fund has awarded nearly 800 grants in the areas of preserving and renewing Native cultural connections, educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency. This month, Tiwahe Foundation is sharing three stories of grants made under Goal 3: Economic Self-Sufficiency.[/vc_column_text][/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=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

John Boyd received funding under Goal 3: Economic Self-Sufficiency.

His grant helped support his internship teaching in Red Lake in 2015. John writes, “The financial support was helpful during this experience in Red Lake and I was able to obtain teaching tools for my future classroom. I am so thankful for this grant to help me reach my dreams of becoming an educator.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Daryl Alkire received funding under Goal 3: Economic Self-Sufficiency.

He received a grant to purchase art supplies, raw materials and fees for the Spring and Fall St. Paul Art Crawls. Daryl writes, “As a result of this grant I was able to maximize exposure of my art to a larger audience and make sales, which I have never done before.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

John Other Medicine, Jr. received funding under Goal 3: Economic Self-Sufficiency.

His grant supported his need for computer equipment, software and marketing in 2012. As a result of the grant, John writes, “It has brought me closer to economic self-sufficiency.” An accomplished photographer, John writes, “In my photography I have started photographing Native American culture.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#ffffff” 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]

Please Help us with our AIFEP GRANTS IMPACT STUDY

Tiwahe Foundation is embarking on an evaluation/impact study of the American Indian Family Empowerment Program! Over the next year, we’ll be working with a great team to study the grant-making program. We are looking to connect with grantees to collect stories of how the grant impacted their lives.

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American Indian Family Empowerment Fund Grantees Report Back

The AIFEP fund is celebrating 20 years of direct micro grants to American Indians this year! The fund has awarded nearly 800 grants in the areas of preserving and renewing Native cultural connections, educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency. This month, Tiwahe Foundation is sharing three stories of grants made under Goal 1: Preserve and Renew Native Cultural Connections.[/vc_column_text][/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=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Jaida Grey Eagle received funding under Goal 1: Preserve and Renew Native Cultural Connections.

The grant supported her family’s book idea, “Oyate Ta Icante” (Hearts of our Nation), a collection of photography and interviews on inspiring women of the Oceti Sakowin. As a result of the grant, Jaida writes, “We are building relationships with these women, we have come away with new sisters, mothers, aunties and grandmothers.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Charissa Blue received funding under Goal 1: Preserve and Renew Native Cultural Connections.

She was awarded a grant to purchase new regalia so she can dance at powwows. Charissa writes, “I have gained a new appreciation of how much time and work goes into regalia. I have learned (and am still learning) what the different parts of regalia are, what they mean and what their origins are. I am appreciating people’s regalia more and the history of the pieces- I’m looking at regalia through a new lens.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Brook LaFloe received funding under Goal 1: Preserve and Renew Native Cultural Connections.

Her grant was to support the renewal of the Macalester College Pow-Wow, the first organized in over a decade by PIPE, Proud Indigenous People for Education- Macalester College’s organization for Native students. As a result of the grant, Brook writes, “It was an amazing honor to bring the Pow Wow back to the Macalester community whom responded with enthusiasm for the revival of American Indian culture on campus.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” bg_color=”#ffffff” 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]

AIFEP Grantee In The News

Rhiana Yazzie recently received a McKnight Fellowship in playwriting. The Fellowship awards two Minnesota-based playwrights a stipend, play development support and travel funds. A celebrated playwright, Rhiana founded New Native Theatre in 2009. Click here to learn more about Rhiana’s great news.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Celebrating 20 years of Grantmaking!

The American Indian Family Empowerment Program Fund is celebrating its 20th year of grantmaking in 2016. With three grant rounds per year, the fund has awarded nearly 800 grants in the areas of preserving and renewing native cultural connections, educational achievement and economic self-sufficiency. Tiwahe Foundation is proud to share the following stories of three recent grantees.[/vc_column_text][/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=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Dennis Jones received funding under Goal 1: Preserve and Renew Native Culture Connections.

The grant supported Ojibwe cultural activities including learning water drum songs, speaking Ojibwe and teaching about the water drum, sweat lodge, spring fasting camp and sugar camp. Dennis writes, “By teachings others how to practice our traditions, we are helping to foster and create more positive and healthy American Indian families.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Jessica Rousseau received funding under Goal 2: Educational Achievement.

The grant supported her educational costs while attending Metropolitan State University. Jessica graduated this spring with a Bachelors in Psychology. Jessica notes, “The financial support was the initial reason for applying, but it’s the emotional support that is most tremendous and helpful (especially during the recognition ceremony). It was motivating to see others, like me, who were proactively pursuing their desires.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Dyani White Hawk received funding under Goal 3: Economic Self-Sufficiency.

The grant helped support creating a website for her artwork. Dyani noted that the website has been a necessary step in establishing herself as a professional artist. Dyani writes, “Generosity and reciprocity are values I believe are central to the Tiwahe Foundation and they are values I work to maintain in my own artistic practice and life.”

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We’re featured in MCF’s Giving Forum!

Have you read Giving Forum? We’re thrilled to be included in Minnesota Council on Foundation’s new magazine. Check us out in the feature titled “The Tiwahe Foundation: Growing an Endowment Toward the Art of Reciprocity” on their website!

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Tiwahe Foundation Announces Board Officers

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” 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=”1/4″][team_member image_url=”3402″ team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”Jackie Dionne” job_position=”Chair” description=”Jackie Dionne is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. She is the Director of American Indian Health, Tribal and Community Liaison for the Minnesota Department of Health. As a Alumni Tiwahe grantee, Jackie brings a wealth of experience working with the Twin Cities American Indian Community. She has previously served on the Indian Health board and American Indian Cancer Foundation board.
“][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″][team_member image_url=”3412″ team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”Carly Bad Heart Bull” job_position=”Chair” description=”Carly Bad Heart Bull is a member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. She is a Ron McKinley Philanthropy Fellow at the Bush Foundation and Alumni grantee of Tiwahe. After graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School, she worked as a law clerk for District Court Judge Anne McKeig. Carly enjoys spending time with her husband and lab, as well as cooking and reading.”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″][team_member image_url=”3401″ team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”Paul Meyer” job_position=”Treasurer” description=”Paul is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. He is the President and CEO of Meyer Contracting. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, he has vast experiences in starting and growing businesses. Paul enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and coaching.”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/4″][team_member image_url=”3411″ team_memeber_style=”meta_below” link_element=”none” color=”Accent-Color” name=”LeMoine LaPointe” description=”LeMoine LaPointe is a member of the Sicangu Lakota, the Titunwan division of the Oceti Sakowin (Seven Council Fires). Currently working as a consultant, LeMoine has more than 35 years of engagement-centered facilitation and leadership of at-risk youth and adult experience. He chairs the boards of the American Indian OIC and AIM Interpretive Center and also is a member of the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis.” job_position=”Secretary”][/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]

A Message from Jackie Dionne, Board Chair

The Tiwahe Foundation, under the leadership of our CEO Kelly Drummer, has reached a major milestone. We are half way to our goal of establishing a $6 million dollar endowment. This is an amazing achievement in a few short years, when a group of dedicated community members volunteered to lead an effort to raise 6 million dollars by 2017.  The Tiwahe Foundation was incorporated Eight years ago and hired Ms. Drummer to lead the organization.  Tiwahe has given over 700 micro-grants (under $2,500) to individuals for cultural connection, economic advancement and educational achievement.  The American Indian Family Empowerment Program Fund has been giving out micro-grants for twenty-years!

Reaching our endowment goal of $6 million will allow The Tiwahe Foundation to sustain the American Indian Family Empowerment micro-grant program for many years to come, without having to rely on other sources for support. WE CAN MAKE OUR GOAL!  The momentum is strong and achievable. Tiwahe is an amazing organization and I am proud to be the Board Chairperson.  We have an extremely dedicated Board of Directors, a skilled and very talented CEO and committed community members who believe and support the organization.  Much of our support has come from individual contributions from our American Indian community. We are very proud of that achievement. Please consider a donation or monthly contribution to our effort, it has changed lives in our community and you can be a part of helping our community members achieve their goals!

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Save the Date

Circle of Giving Event
December 1, 2016
McNamara Alumni Center
Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota
1964 Olympic Gold Medalist

Come celebrate the work of Tiwahe Foundation and our 20 years of grantmaking with our keynote, Billy Mills, the first American Indian and only American to ever win a gold medal in the 10k event. He is also the founder of Running Strong for American Indian Youth and a nationally known speaker on youth, giving back to community and living a healthy life.

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