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Sign up for our Email NewsletterFounded in 1995, First Peoples Fund's mission is to honor and support the creative community-centered First Peoples artists; and nurture the collective spirit® that allows them to sustain their peoples.Our vision is to communicate to the world the roots and philosophy of Indigenous artistic expression and its relationship to the collective spirit of First Peoples. We will strive to provide support and voice to the creative Indigenous artists who share their inspiration, wisdom, knowledge and gifts with their communities.First Peoples Fund supports the advancement of American Indian arts by focusing on three funding areas:The Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards- A national recognition and fellowship award for American Indian artists.Artists in Business Leadership Program - This program provides artists with technical assistance, access to capital and to new marketing opportunities.Cultural Capital Grant Fellowship - This program is designed to further the important cultural work of artists who have previously been honored through the Community Spirit Awards.To learn more about First Peoples Fund and it's programs, please contact us at:PO Box 2977 Rapid City, SD 57709 (605)348-0324 www.firstpeoplesfund.org************************************ ********************** Artist In Business Leadership & Cultural Capital Training, April 3-5, 2008


Santa Fe Indian Market, August 2007


Anna Brown Ehlers Honors Her Father Through a Potlach in Alaska - September 2007


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December 2006, Community Spirit Awards

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Community Spirit Award Honorees - Photos by Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie