"This is to be strong of mind, O chiefs: Carry no anger and hold no grudges. Think not forever of yourselves, O chiefs, nor of your own generation. Think of continuing generations of our families, think of our grandchildren and of those yet unborn, whose faces are coming from beneath the ground." —Deganawidah, The Peacemaker, The Great Law of Peace of the Haudenosaunee

Because many Indigenous cultures carry forward ancient traditions of honoring the unity at the heart of life's diversity, Kalliopeia supports projects initiated or substantially managed from within Native communities that protect, strengthen, and encourage the flourishing of Indigenous Peoples, their culture, and worldview. Through our Re-grants programs with several Native American organizations, we support projects that focus on the revitalization and preservation of Indigenous languages, as well as the protection of sacred traditions, ways of living and sacred sites.

Our programming also includes direct grants for work that bridges the teachings and wisdom of Indigenous cultures with the challenges we are facing in our current planetary crisis.

Please see our Recent Grants for examples of our funding in this area.

Gedakina – Milford, NH Photo Credit: Gedakina Gedakina is an innovative, multigenerational collaborative among First Nations in the New England region dedicated to conservation of Native lands and the strengthening of cultural knowledge and identity of Native youth. Gedakina seeks to reconnect native people from across the region, from family bands to tribal nations, deconstructing lateral oppression and healing violence. Kalliopeia supports the History, Language, and Environmental Justice Initiative, which works with Native youth and elders to revitalize connections to place, language, and tradition through cultural immersion. More representative grants › www.gedakina.org