named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community-Based Participatory Research
Research initiatives co-led by Dr. Ariel Richer focusing on intimate partner violence and structural stigma affecting Black and Indigenous women, conducted in collaboration with the communities being studied.
Culturally Tailored Health and Wellness Services
Direct clinical and wellness services led by licensed Indigenous practitioners, integrating traditional knowledge systems with clinical social work to serve individuals and families experiencing mental health, substance use, trauma, and chronic illness.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S+) Programming
Healing-centered initiative offering trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, and culturally grounded wellness practices to support safety, restoration, and healing for Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Indigenous-Led Ecosystem Stewardship 1 activity
- Advance Indigenous sovereignty through advocacyEngages in advocacy to resist colonialism and ecological imbalance by supporting Indigenous-led programming, centering Indigenous representation, and advancing self-determination and wellness through community-led initiatives.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct community-based participatory researchCarries out research on intimate partner violence and access to services for Black and Indigenous women affected by structural stigma, using a community-rooted, decolonial approach.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate traditional ceremonies and spiritual practicesProvides access to sweat lodge ceremonies, traditional ecological knowledge, and other Indigenous-led spiritual practices for emotional, physical, and ancestral healing, with ceremonies led by trusted cultural practitioners.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Host community healing and cultural programsOrganizes monthly talking circles, art therapy sessions, digital storytelling workshops, and cultural activities co-led by survivors, Indigenous youth, traditional healers, and clinicians to support collective care, self-expression, and intergenerational healing.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operate a community center with co-working and appointment-based servicesManages a Community Center offering walk-in co-working space, computer lab access, and appointment-based engagement with team members for ceremonial planning, family care, and community programming, with regular operations resuming August 17.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Organize land-based healing retreatsHosts the 'Held by the Land' retreat, a land-based healing program for Indigenous youth that integrates ceremony, movement, traditional ecological knowledge, and storytelling to foster reciprocal healing between youth and the Earth.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide culturally tailored health and wellness servicesDelivers culturally affirming clinical mental health services, individual counseling (in person and via telehealth platform ShockTalk), family therapy, crisis navigation, and personalized safety planning for Indigenous individuals and families in NYC and the tri-state area, with specialized support for survivors of trauma and LGBTQ2S+ youth.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide training and capacity building for Indigenous youthOffers mentorship and hands-on training for Indigenous youth to become Peer Facilitators in mental health and wellness, building skills in Indigenous facilitation, trauma-informed support, and community organizing.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provide transportation support for service accessOffers transportation stipends through the Flying Eagle Woman Survivors Fund to improve access to services for survivors and other community members.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Support community-based organizations with evaluation toolsProvides technical assistance to community-based organizations by supporting the development of logic models, evaluation plans, and data collection tools as an impact evaluator.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$579K
Contributions & grants$579K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$549K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$259K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$237K
Cash$216K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$219K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -23.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUTTON KING | PRESIDENT | 40 | $125K |
| ARIEL RICHER | CO-DIRECTOR | 20 | $39K |
board members · 6
- CAROLEE DODGE FRANCIS — DIRECTOR
- CHENAE BULLOCK — DIRECTOR
- GEOFFREY ROTH — DIRECTOR
- JARRAD PACKARD — VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
- LOGAN TOOTLE — C.O.O. & TREASURER
- ROBERTO BORRERO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Administration for Native Americans Partner — Collaborated with community-based organizations through impact evaluation work.
- Delilah Ramos Partner — Director of Programs who offers 1-on-1 meetings to discuss the community space.
- Indigenous artists Partner — Mentor youth in digital storytelling workshops and support creative expression as healing.
- Indigenous youth Partner — Co-design and co-facilitate LGBTQ2S+ Talking Circles and participate in peer-led programming.
- National Institutes of Health Government — Principal Investigator from the board is leading a grant-funded research project with NIH.
- ShockTalk Partner — Collaborates with ShockTalk to deliver culturally tailored telebehavioral health services to Indigenous survivors.
- cultural leaders Partner — Co-facilitate healing circles and support cultural grounding in programs.
- traditional healers Partner — Co-facilitate healing circles and lead traditional practices and ceremonies.
- trusted Indigenous and allied organizations Partner — Collaborates with Indigenous and allied organizations to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe referrals for housing, legal aid, healthcare, and immigration services.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based Participatory Research and Representationmethodology: community-based_participatory_researchBy collaborating directly with Black and Indigenous communities in co-designing research and advocacy, we produce more valid and actionable outcomes because community ownership ensures cultural relevance, equity, and resistance to colonial research paradigms.
- Culturally Grounded Healingmethodology: culturally-grounded_healingBy integrating Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and intergenerational healing practices with modern programming, we produce sustainable wellness in urban Indigenous communities because cultural continuity strengthens identity, resilience, and collective care.
- Decolonial and Community-Rooted Approachmethodology: decolonial_approachBy centering Indigenous knowledge, kinship, and self-determination in health, research, and advocacy, we produce equitable outcomes because dismantling colonial structures enables authentic community agency and cultural sovereignty.
- Indigenous-Led and Peer-Facilitated Leadershipmethodology: peer-led_indigenous_facilitationBy empowering survivors, queer youth, and community members to lead healing circles and cultural practices through storytelling and art, we produce deeper engagement and trust because lived experience and peer leadership reinforce cultural safety and collective care.
- Reciprocal and Relational Healingmethodology: reciprocal_healingBy fostering right relationship to self, others, Spirit, and the land, we produce holistic healing because Indigenous wellness is rooted in interconnectedness and mutual responsibility across personal, communal, and ecological dimensions.