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'Every woman is a mother, and every man an uncle, to every child, no matter what color they are'
Oren Lyons, Turtle Clan, Onendaga Nation |
Redbird
Promoting the Awareness and Celebration of Indigenous Cultures and People and
Creating a Sustainable Future
A 501(c)(3) non profit association
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Mission
Statement
Redbird serves as a bridge across the cultural gap that exists
between native and non-native people and communities. Our goals are to promote
indigenous cultural awareness and celebration, to assist families in need when
resources allow us to do so, and to actively promote sustainable environmental
policies.
What
We Do
The Children Of Many Colors Powwow is our signature event. It is
a cultural gathering in which the public is welcomed to experience the
traditional songs, dances, music, food, art and public ceremonies of indigenous
peoples. For many urban native people, encountering a powwow is their first
initiation to their own culture, and it can change their lives.
It is not unusual to meet people who have walked away from
alcohol, drugs, gangs and violence to find a spiritual center as a direct
result of being welcomed into the circle; hearing the sounds of ancient songs,
experiencing the dances, and witnessing first-hand that an alternative way of
living and a caring community exists.
Redbird hosts and participates in educational exhibits and
cultural activities. "Spirits In The Material World - Native Americans
Today" is an educational exhibit created by native people and shown at
over 100 locations in southern
California
,
such as libraries and museums.
Redbird also participates throughout the year in cultural events
sponsored by other entities, and holds an annual toy, blanket and school
supplies drive on the first Saturday in December.
Redbird does not charge membership dues. We rely on the support
of the Native American and non-native community, as well as funding from grants
and awards, to carry out our work.
Redbird is currently engaging in its largest undertaking to
date,
Redbird Ranch.
Redbird Ranch will be a
four
to six
unit transitional and elder housing facility, in
Ventura
or
Los Angeles
County
. Redbird Ranch will provide a
supportive and sensitive atmosphere, offering peace and dignity to elders and
their families, and hope for those facing times of personal crisis and change.
We are seeking partner organizations and potential funding
sources at this time, but we are also in need of the support of individuals in
order to do this much-needed work. There are many ways people can help,
regardless of their own financial status. To learn about these options simply
click the “make a donation” link, contact us via email at
redbirds_vision@hotmail.com,
or call (805) 217-0364
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Redbird would like to thank its many
supporters who have made our work possible, and extend special thanks for
ongoing support from the Google Grants for Non Profits program which gives us
keyword internet advertising that we could not otherwise afford.
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