Leadership project participants have moved into key leadership positions in Philanthropy and Native American nonprofits, and have started several giving circles in the Twin Cities area.
Leadership Development participant Yvonne Barrett (left) with Suzanne Koepplinger, executive director of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center.
Tiwahe Board Member Justin Kii Huenemann is a leadership development program participant and AIFEP grantee. Here he’s shown at a PowWow with his sons.
Tiwahe publications are now available online. They chronicle the history of AIFEP programs and participants, as well as the development of the Tiwahe Foundation.
TIWAHE PUBLICATIONS
Telling about AIFEP and Tiwahe programs and accomplishments
Giving Circles: Translating American Indian Traditions into Modern Philanthropy shares how American Indian traditions of philanthropy are being translated into modern giving circles, which honor both givers and receivers. Published in 2010.
A Tradition of Giving: Building Philanthropic Leadership in the American Indian Community tells about linking traditions with training and mentoring connections to create more leadership opportunities for American Indians on foundation and non-profit boards. Published in 2006.
Leadership Development Project: An initiative of the American Indian FamilyEmpowerment Program — Final Reflections documents the results of the AIFEP leadership development project. Published in 2008.
Preserving American Indian Culture and Values features beautiful photos of American Indian people who are working to preserve culture, advance themselves educationally and economically. Published in 2005.
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