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This is our hub for all First Peoples Fund related events aimed at empowering Native artists, culture bearers, and community leaders. From skill-building workshops to art exhibitions, we offer a variety of events to foster growth, encourage dialogue, and inspire change.

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December 17, 2025
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Online Wicaglata Circles with Tiana Spotted Thunder

Online Wicaglata Circles with Tiana Spotted Thunder

The Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing and about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance, and more!
Wicahpi Olowan Music
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Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
December
Online Wicaglata Circles with Tiana Spotted Thunder
Tiana Spotted Thunder
Oglala Lakota
December 17, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

From 7-8pm, attendees of the online Wicaglata Circle via Zoom are able to connect with Tiana, ask her questions, and listen/learn as she gives various lessons and stories about various Lakota songs that Wicaglata/Women singers would sing in ceremony/prayer, social occassions, and every day life.

Tiana Spotted Thunder is a Lakota recording artist from Oglala, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Wicaglata Learning Circle offers a safe space for winyan relatives interested in learning to sing or would like a space to practice singing. Attendees in this women-only circle will get to learn about Wicaglata protocol, societal importance and more!

Virtual/Online

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December 17, 2025
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Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt

Drum circle to sing and learn together with Santee Witt (Lakota)
Wicahpi Olowan Music
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Wicahpi Olowan Music
Oglala Lakota Artspace
December
Weekly Drum Circle with Santee Witt
Santee Witt
Lakota
December 17, 2025
Wicahpi Olowan Music

Open for all ages! The Weekly Drum Circle hosted on Wednesdays aims to be a safe-space for anyone wanting to learn or practice singing on and around the drum. Hosted by singer and knowledge bearer Santee Witt, the drum circle welcomes anyone who can make it to the Oglala Lakota Artspace on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm.

This workshop series will be held every Wednesday and will focus on singing Lakota songs on the drum, wether they be traditional songs, prayer songs, sundae songs, powwow songs, or other styles of singing on a group-drum and or/ hand-drum. The teachings and meanings behind these songs will be discussed. A safe place will be held for all ages of participants to receive the opportunity to learn how to sing.

Oglala Lakota Artspace

7904 Lakota Prairie Dr.,

Kyle, SD 57752

605-455-1344

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January 15, 2026
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January 16, 2026
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NAPD: Aquinnah Cultural Center

NAPD: Aquinnah Cultural Center

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop.
Native Artist Professional Development
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Native Artist Professional Development
January
NAPD: Aquinnah Cultural Center
Leslie Deer
Mvskoke
David Fleming
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe
January 15, 2026
Native Artist Professional Development

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!

You’ll walk away ready to:

Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist

Build confidence with business & finance tools

Learn to price + budget your work

Boost your marketing strategy

Refine your mission & tell your story

Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!

Aquinnah Town Hall

955 State Road

Aquinnah, MA 02535

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January 29, 2026
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January 30, 2026
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NAPD: Nuwu Art Collective and Indigenous AF

NAPD: Nuwu Art Collective and Indigenous AF

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop.
Native Artist Professional Development
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Native Artist Professional Development
January
NAPD: Nuwu Art Collective and Indigenous AF
Carolyn Kualii
Kanaka Maoli
Meyo Marrufo
Eastern Pomo
January 29, 2026
Native Artist Professional Development

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!

You’ll walk away ready to:

Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist

Build confidence with business & finance tools

Learn to price + budget your work

Boost your marketing strategy

Refine your mission & tell your story

Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!

Nuwu Art Collective

1331 S. Maryland Pkwy

Las Vegas, NV 89109

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March 28, 2026
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March 29, 2026
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NAPD: Virginia Native Arts Alliance

NAPD: Virginia Native Arts Alliance

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop.
Native Artist Professional Development
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Native Artist Professional Development
March
NAPD: Virginia Native Arts Alliance
David Fleming, Sr.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe
Roxanne Best
Confederated Tribe of Colville Indian Reservation
March 28, 2026
Native Artist Professional Development

Native Artist Professional Development (NAPD) Training for artists interested in gaining an understanding of entrepreneurial expertise over a two-day, in-person workshop. Free and open to the public. RSVP today!

You’ll walk away ready to:

Clarify your artistic vision as an indigenous artist

Build confidence with business & finance tools

Learn to price + budget your work

Boost your marketing strategy

Refine your mission & tell your story

Let’s build together. Learn, grow, and thrive in community!

Pamunkey Cultural Center

250 Lay Landing Rd,

King William, VA 23086