Power of Ceremony & Healing Grant

Power of Ceremony & Healing Grant is sponsored by Na'ah Illahee Fund & Potlatch Fund. This grant honors and uplifts Indigenous, Alaska Native, and First Nation individuals in the greater Northwest region (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington) who dedicate their time to healing, ceremony, and traditional work within their communities.

Power of Ceremony & Healing Gift | Na'ah Illahee Fund Status: Closed Overview Details How to Apply Power of Ceremony & Healing Gift Opened July 1, 2024 | Applications accepted until July 26, 2024, (now closed) Through collaborative fundraising efforts, the Na’ah Illahee Fund (NIF) and Potlatch Fund (PF) are pleased to announce the Power of Ceremony and Healing Gift opportunity.

For the past three years, NIF and PF have remained good relatives and stand in solidarity in understanding the importance of cultural teaching and traditions. We respect and honor the cultural teachings and traditions passed on from generation to generation throughout our communities and how spiritually prosperous they are to our heritage and identity.

These teachings, which connect us to our elders and oral histories will support sacred knowledge transfers, ceremonial practices, and healing. “The White Man does not want to understand Our Way of Life. He only wants us to understand His Way of life.

And it is not like ours. ” Quote and image of : Chief of the Cascade and Klickitat Band of the Yakama Nation, Johnny Jackson Disclaimer: Your responses to this application are COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. All applicant information will be protected using culturally competent care and integrity of best practices.

Non-Natives cannot submit applications on behalf of a tribe, individual, or group. Any submission from Non-Native grant writers will be disqualified.

Gifts will represent the gratitude we share towards traditional leaders, elders, and healers in the varied range of roles and craft, such as but not limited to: Little Lodge (Sweat house) Leaders Longhouse Lead Speakers/Caretakers Sacred Tobacco Ceremony Leaders; and Ceremonial Gift Makers: traditional baskets, tule mats, cedar hats, drums, rattles, wing dresses, moccasins, funeral caskets, and other traditional items for ceremony purposes.

One must be an Indigenous Individual, Alaska Native, or First Nation with Tribal Affiliation, and be located in the regions of: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, or British Columbia. Please submit your application via Google Forms, email, or in person via the following options: 1. The Google Form link is here .

2. To download a word copy of the application, click here . Go to File, then Download as a Word Document.

Email your final application to nettie@naahillahee. org. 3.

If you prefer not to do a written proposal, you can email us a video recording of the answers to the application questions below. 4. You can complete a verbal application over the phone by calling Nettie Gould at 360.

481. 4497. 5.

If you are an elder, accomodations can be made to meet via Zoom or in person for help in submitting an application. Questions you can expect: What ceremony do you lead? What is your role in the ceremony?

Why is it important to you? How was your ceremonial role transferred to you? If applicable, by whom was this right transferred?

What tribal community or First Nation do you serve? What is the traditional language used in the ceremony (or ceremonies) that you lead? Please describe how this gift can help with the financial needs of your ceremony?

OPTIONAL: Is there anything else you would like to share with us? We understand websites like Google Forms can be challenging to access or navigate. If you want to fill out an application in writing, by email, or by phone, please contact us for assistance.

NIF Senior Grants Manager Cell: (360)481-4497, Please leave a voice message or text and she will return your call within 24-48 hours. Email: nettie@naahillahee. org (she/her), Swinomish/Visayan, Community Engagement and Culture Director Currently she works as a Community Engagement & Culture Director for the Na’ah Illahee Fund, and serves on the board of the Indigenous Environmental Network and the Skagit YMCA.

She continues to work in partnership with the Swinomish Department of Environmental Protection, co-chairs the Protect Mother Earth Subcommittee, and is a member of the Swinomish Health, Education and Social Services Committee.

Shelly developed a place-based curriculum about the history and culture of the Swinomish peoples and taught a series of cultural sovereignty courses for over 10 years at the Northwest Indian College – Coast Salish Institute within their Native Studies Leadership Program. Previously her team provided leadership and consultation for the Lummi Cedar Project – Organized Generations Healthy Lifestyles Program.

Ms. Vendiola served as President for the national Indigenous Women’s Network and a Campaign Director for the Indigenous Environmental Network. Shelly received several years of formal dispute resolution training from the Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc., and the San Francisco Community Boards Program.

She is the recipient of the Native Action Network – Enduring Spirit Award, and a recognized educator and peacemaker in the Northwest region. Shelly has an M. Ed.

in Higher Education and practices indigenous pedagogy and indigenous research methodology within all aspects of her work. Following in her father’s footsteps, Shelly is passionate about gardening. She practices the ancient form of meditation known as Qi Gong for balance, energy, and resiliency, and is a certified Yoga instructor.

Her motto is, “There is nothing permanent in the world but change, the key is how we flow with it! ”