Triia

Triia is entering a new phase, and we want to share what that means for our community.

As we navigate shifts in funding and priorities, Triia will be moving into a quieter phase for a while. This means fewer program-led activities in the near future as we take time to realign and consider what comes next. This work is still important to us, and Triia is not going away.

We also want to share that Tally Monteau will be transitioning out of her role as Program Manager. We are grateful for the care, creativity, and leadership she has brought to Triia and to the artists, culture bearers, and partners connected to this work.

In the meantime, support for artists and tourism-related businesses continues. Our CDFI Loan Fund will be growing its offerings, with tools, training, and capital available for those building and strengthening their work.

Thank you for being part of this community. We’ll share more as the next chapter takes shape.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Walks Over Ice at [email protected]

Something fun for the family🙌🏽 Enjoy a creative evening with the YAM Yellowstone Art Museum

FAM at the YAM!
Join us next Friday, February 6, from 4–6 PM at the Yellowstone Art Museum to celebrate Art Auction 58! Work alongside Auction artist Angel Shandy to create a one-of-a-kind work of art during this hands-on, creative evening at the museum. All are welcome!

NACDC Financial Services, Inc., in partnership with First Peoples Fund, is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a free 2-day workshop on October 9 and 10 from 9:00am to 4:30 pm (MT). This event will be located at Glacier Peaks Hotel (50 Museum Lp, Browning, MT 59417), and lunch will be provided.

This Native Artist Professional Development workshop will teach emerging and seasoned Native artists how to navigate the arts industry and be successful entrepreneurs. The topics covered are Vision & Values + Artist Calendar + Marketing + Pricing + Community Engagement + Business Plan + Leadership. Artists will learn how to identify their vision & values, plan a calendar, market and price their work, develop a business plan, engage with the community and assess their leadership skills. They will also have the opportunity to present their artwork in a showcase and elevator pitch.

Instructors: Roxanne Best (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation) and Carolyn Kuali`i (Native Hawaiian and Apache descent)

To register, please complete the online form at https://formstack.io/A3533

Questions? Please contact:
Rachel Heberling, Native Artist Professional Development Program Manager, First Peoples Fund at [email protected] or (717) 220-5702

Or Zolla Sellers HR/Finance Specialist, NACDC at [email protected] or (406)338-7174