First Peoples Fund is a non-profit organization based in Rapid City, SD, that supports and uplifts the cultural, artistic, and ancestral practices of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists, families, and communities. They strive to help these communities thrive, heal, and carry forward Indigenous creative expression, teachings, and lifeways.
Through various programs, fellowships, and initiatives such as the Wicahpi Olowan Music Program, Oglala Lakota Artspace, Rolling Rez Arts, and Native Artist Professional Development, First Peoples Fund provides resources, opportunities, and support to Native artists and culture bearers across the country. They also conduct impactful research, such as the Brightening the Spotlight Study and Investing in the Indigenous Arts Ecology, to better understand and contribute to the growth and success of Native arts ecosystems in Native communities.
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