SGF Affiliate Program

Affiliate Program | Current Affiliates

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Affiliates are Native communities or organizations who come “in-house” with SGF usually because they are emerging programs (less than five years old) or projects that do not yet have the staff or capacity to run as solo 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. Being an Affiliate allows a group to direct its efforts towards accomplishing its goals and objectives while SGF assists with administration, technical training, fiscal management, program oversight and organizational development. SGF’s assistance allows Affiliates to fully participate in community-based organizing efforts and direct action campaigns.

SGF Affiliates cover a wide array of Indigenous communities, tribal groups and bioregions. They begin their affiliate relationship with Seventh Generation Fund at different points of entry. Some groups become Affiliates for just a short duration in order to become established or to accomplish a particular program or project. In these instances, an Affiliate may only need our organizational expertise for fiscal management and program development, implementation and support. For example, we might offer training in setting up by-laws or establishing a Board of Directors.

Other projects remain affiliated with SGF on a long-term basis – some have been with us for over a decade. Generally, the core goal of the SGF Affiliate Program is to build the capacity and knowledge base of the programs and projects we support so that they can “spin off” in a few years and become independent of SGF’s oversight and fiscal management. When this happens, there is no longer a fiduciary relationship or any management by SGF of grant funding or donations.

It is important to note that, in some instances, SGF is not the source of funding for an Affiliate. Some Affiliates obtain grants from other sources and SGF helps with financial management & administrative services, technical & technological training, site visits and other types of assistance.

Seventh Generation Fund Affiliates FY 2010 – 2011top ↑

1) Abya Yala Nexus, (http://abyayalanexus.wetpaint.com) Multi-tribal (CA)
Strengthening the self-reliance of Indigenous Peoples’ priorities, initiatives and processes through the use of modern media applications.

2) Abya Yala Women’s Circle, Multi-tribal (CA/Bolivia)
Dedicated to fortifying Indigenous women’s leadership, intergenerational mentoring, participation, legal and cultural rights, education and economic endeavors in Indigenous, local, national and international communities.

3) Advocates for the Protection of Sacred Sites, Pitt River (CA)
Protecting sacred sites, places and species from development projects that would adversely affect Indigenous Peoples.

4) Alianza Indigena Sin Fronteras, (http://www.alianzaindigenasinfronteras.org) Yaqui (AZ)
Advancing Indigenous Rights in regard to Indigenous Peoples maintaining a connection with each other, despite the "alien" borders drawn across their territories.

5) Apache Survival Coalition, San Carlos Apache (AZ)
Stopping the development and interrupting presence of astronomical telescopes on sacred Mt. Graham, an area crucial to the culture of the Apache people and a critical habitat for many plant and animal species.

6) Baboquivari Defense Project, Tohono O’odham (AZ)
Protecting the Baboquivari Peaks, a traditional sacred site of high spiritual significance to their people and continues to fulfill a responsibility passed on to them since time immemorial.

7) Barbareno Chumash Council, (http://www.barbarenochumashcouncil.com) Chumash (CA)
Revitalizing the Chumash community through teaching traditional songs, language and by the reviving the maritime canoe cultural practices.

8) Boarding School Healing Project, (http://www.boardingschoolhealingproject.org/index.html) Lakota (SD)
Documenting historical boarding school abuse so Native communities can begin healing from such abuses and demand justice from the U.S. Government and churches.

9) Coyote’s Paw, Yurok/Hupa (CA)
Creating economic development tools, offering workshops on traditional art forms to mentor tribal members within Native communities.

10) Dine’ Agriculture Inc., Navajo Dine’ (NM)
Coordinating with Dine sheepherders and farmers to foster traditional development on the Navajo reservation.

11) Eagle & Condor Indigenous People’s Alliance, Cherokee/Quawpaw (OK)
Educating communities about issues affecting Indigenous Peoples nationally and internationally, and promoting communication, peace and social justice among the Oklahoma community.

12) Grupo Maya Qusamej Junan, (http://www.facebook.com/Grupomaya) Mayan Community (CA)
Revitalizing Maya culture by fostering cultural and spiritual pride, developing leadership, supporting self-determination, self-development and Indigenous rights of Mayan people in their homelands, and promoting spiritual healing for war survivors.

13) Healing of Nations, Blackfeet (KY)
Addressing high incidence of suicide among Native youth through development of culturally relevant models of suicide prevention, community-based crisis intervention teams, provision of suicide prevention information and education, and on-site "art and the healing process" workshops.

14) Idiwanan An Chawe Storytelling Theater, Zuni (NM/AZ)
Providing opportunities to Zuni of all ages to participate in the exploration of tribal cultural concepts, values and language through theater and storytelling.

15) Indigenous Network on Economies & Trade, Shushwap/Secwepmec (Canada)
Creating strategic platforms for Indigenous Peoples using international law to ensure protection of inherent land rights, proprietary interests and Indigenous economies.

16) Instituto Cientifico de Culturas Indigenas, (http://icci.nativeweb.org) Saraguro-Quichua (Ecuador)
Striving to improve the quality of life for Ecuador’s Indigenous peoples through training, community organizing, and public education and by applying and sharing the wisdom, values and worldviews of Ecuador’s Indigenous people.

17) Limu Project, Cahuilla/Serrano (CA)
Promoting cultural revitalization by speaking language, singing bird songs, building traditional dance houses, and teaching younger generations about their culture.

18) Maya VISION, Maya-K’iche’/Maam/ Kanjobal (CA/Guatemala)
Reaffirming the cultural identity of displaced Mayan community members by providing programs and services aimed at strengthening members’ skills and capacity, and building collective wellbeing.

19) Native Youth Coalition, Multi-tribal, (OK/WA/CA/NV/AZ)
A youth based organization from several different Indigenous communities using digital media to train and empower youth to preserve their culture and prepare them for leadership.

20) Native Youth Cultural Exchange, Hopi, Hawaiian, Northeastern California, (AZ/HI/CA)
Developing he leadership skills and capacity of Native Youth from different communities through an exchange journey infused in culturally based activities and community projects.

21) Northern Californian Traditional Healing, Yurok, Hupa, Karuk (CA)
Bolstering and strengthening the traditional healing practices and cultural art forms of Northern California tribal communities.

22) NVision, (http://www.nvisionit.org) Pawnee/Yakama/Multi-tribal (OK/CO)
Supporting youth leadership development for a new generation of Native leaders, artists, educators, and activists within a context of respect and understanding for traditional Native lifeways, community, sovereignty and the importance of holistic wellbeing.

23) Secwepemc Nation Youth Movement, Secwepemc (Canada)
Revitalizing culture by facilitating youth working with elders, traditional land-user and other youth in language and other traditional ways projects.

24) Tatanka Oyate, Sicangu Lakota (SD)
Creating awareness for protecting and preserving sacred species in the plains region, an area of special significance to Native cultures.

25) Traditional Native American Farmers Association, (http://www.tnafa.org/TNAFA.html) SW Pueblos (NM)
Offering economic development opportunities for self-sufficiency through sustainable natural and cultural resource development and rebuilding a means for cultural reclamation of damaged eco and social systems and creating a healthy organic food supply.

26) United Coalition to Protect Pahne, Acjachemen (CA)
Advocating for the protection and revitalization of sacred areas of the Acjachemen people being threatened by development.

27) Western Shoshone Defense Project, (http://www.wsdp.org) Shoshone-Newe (NV)
Affirming Newe jurisdiction over Newe Sogobia by protecting, preserving, and restoring Newe rights and lands for present and future generations based on cultural and spiritual traditions.

28) Yurok Traditional Dugout Canoe Project, Yurok (CA)
Teaching youth and adults the traditional techniques of building and constructing traditional Yurok canoes for use in ceremonies and regular river travel.