POWER OF

Ceremony&Healing

Gift

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.  

Overview

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 Support

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: 

  • Ceremonial Leaders

  • Little Lodge (Sweat house) Leaders 

  • Longhouse Lead Speakers/Caretakers

  • Bundle Keepers

  • Song Carriers

  • Sundance Leaders

  • 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.

Who Should Apply

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.

Status: Closed
How do you apply?

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:

  1. What ceremony do you lead?

  2. What is your role in the ceremony? Why is it important to you? 

  3. How was your ceremonial role transferred to you? If applicable, by whom was this right transferred?

  4. What tribal community or First Nation do you serve?

  5. What is the traditional language used in the ceremony (or ceremonies) that you lead?

  6. Please describe how this gift can help with the financial needs of your ceremony? 

  7. 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.

Nettie Gould

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