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We linked in together, joined in, see, with the rock paintings and tree and the stars and everything all connected together. —Yidumduma Bill Harney,
YBULYAWUN clan of the Wardaman Nation 
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Because many Indigenous cultures carry forward ancient traditions of honoring the unity at the heart of life's diversity, Kalliopeia supports projects initiated or substantially managed from within Native communities that protect, strengthen, and encourage the flourishing of Indigenous Peoples, their culture, and worldview. Through our Re-grants programs with several Native American organizations, we support projects that focus on the revitalization and preservation of Indigenous languages, as well as the protection of sacred traditions, ways of living and sacred sites.
Our programming also includes direct grants for work that bridges the teachings and wisdom of Indigenous cultures with the challenges we are facing in our current planetary crisis.
Please see our Recent Grants for examples of our funding in this area.
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Wardaman Dreaming Project – Laramie, WY
The Wardaman Dreaming Project is a collaborative effort to video document the oral tradition and corresponding rock art sites of the Wardaman people, specifically within the region of the Wardaman Aboriginal Community of Menngen, Northern Territory, Australia. This project has taken form at the request of senior Wardaman elder Yidumduma Bill Harney, and documentation will be carried out primarily under his direction. Through archives and public education projects, the Wardaman Dreaming Project documents the oral tradition associated with the rock art at a new level of depth. Struggling against the near-complete loss of native language speakers and overwhelming threats to their culture, the Wardaman Dreaming Project aims to assure the availability of these critical stories, traditions, and ceremonies for future generations. |
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