    Upcoming EventsApril 6, 2013: HSU Big Time (Arcata, CA)
April 9, 2013: Board Meeting (McKinleyville, CA) May 14, 2013: Board Meeting (McKinleyville, CA) May 24- 27, 2013: "Woven with our Roots" Basket Weaving Retreat (Hoopa, CA) June 11, 2013: Board Meeting (McKinelyville, CA) See the Calendar for more details!  The Native Women's Collective is a grassroots nonprofit organization that supports the continued growth of Native American arts and culture through public education, workshops, exhibits, research, cultural preservation projects, programs and technical assistance. The collective works to advance emerging and established artists and creative professionals by providing a network and forum for artists to share their work and exchange ideas with others.
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Apply Today! Woven With Our Roots Basket Weaving Retreat (May 24-27, 2013)
CLICK HERE for application materials. The Native Women’s Collective with support from the Seventh Generation Fund is pleased to announce a call for participants for the Woven With Our Roots – Basket Weaving Retreat. This retreat is an opportunity to come together for a concentrated and dedicated study of the traditional art of basket weaving. Instruction will be provided in beginning weaving, however, weavers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Beginning weaving instruction will be provided by Kateri Masten.
The retreat will begin on Friday May 24 and end on Monday May 27. The retreat will provide 3 full days of basket weaving over the weekend. The retreat will begin on Friday at 3 p.m. and end on Monday at 3 p.m. The schedule will include instruction on weaving, training on identifying, processing, using, and storing materials, and an opportunity to share experiences about the importance of this continuing tradition. Please note that space is limited.
We plan to provide all meals for participants during the retreat. We also plan to provide materials for weaving. We can also provide limited lodging/ camping for retreat participants, although it is not required as part of your participation.
Applications must be postmarked or emailed by April 1, 2013. You can mail applications to PO Box 929 Arcata, CA 95518 or email nwc@nativewomenscollective.org We will notify participants by April 25, 2013 and send a finalized schedule, directions and list of things to bring for the retreat.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS
The collective is also actively seeking additional donations to help put on this amazing opportunity. Donations will be used to help support the women of the community to attend the event. Donations can be made by clicking here!
The retreat will begin on Friday May 24 and end on Monday May 27. The retreat will provide 3 full days of basket weaving over the weekend. The retreat will begin on Friday at 3 p.m. and end on Monday at 3 p.m. The schedule will include instruction on weaving, training on identifying, processing, using, and storing materials, and an opportunity to share experiences about the importance of this continuing tradition. Please note that space is limited.
We plan to provide all meals for participants during the retreat. We also plan to provide materials for weaving. We can also provide limited lodging/ camping for retreat participants, although it is not required as part of your participation.
Applications must be postmarked or emailed by April 1, 2013. You can mail applications to PO Box 929 Arcata, CA 95518 or email nwc@nativewomenscollective.org We will notify participants by April 25, 2013 and send a finalized schedule, directions and list of things to bring for the retreat.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS
The collective is also actively seeking additional donations to help put on this amazing opportunity. Donations will be used to help support the women of the community to attend the event. Donations can be made by clicking here!
The Native Women's Collective has received $10,000 from Cal Humanities: Community Stories Project for the Northwest Coast (NWC) Regalia Stories Project!
The “NWC Regalia Stories” explores the life stories of cultural regalia pieces for Northwest California Native peoples. This digital humanities project also examines the effects of history and change for Native regalia pieces through the last century. The personal perspectives and experiences of living regalia makers reveal the meanings embedded in the regalia. The traditions that will be represented through the collected stories and mixed-media illustrate the remarkable continuance of these cultures. This project will engage the Native community in the interpretation and documentation of their own histories and cultures. It will collect stories that may otherwise be lost as many of the elder participants are in their mid-80’s and have not had the opportunity to share these stories. This project will focus on enhancing the public’s understanding of contemporary Native peoples in California through an exploration of the cultures, peoples and histories that helped to build and rebuild the state from time immemorial. The project will result in a collected archive, exhibition, and interactive website with documentary film shorts and photo essays of regalia stories by a cross spectrum of generations including tribal elders and youth who have utilized these regalia pieces as part of a vibrant and continuing culture.
You can now look stylish and support the NWC!
Visit our store! Many more styles, colors and items available. Click here to see our store front and purchase your NWC support merchandise. Makes great birthday, Christmas, anniversary, just because gifts! We will soon also have items available at our events, so when you come to see us you can also purchase support merchandise. (And keep an eye out for our coming soon Etsy store! We're on our way...)
Who Designed Your Logo?
We've been asked on occasion where we got our amazing logo from. One of the collective's member artists SuWorhrom David Baldy designed the logo especially for us. We would like to thank him for his very generous contribution to our organization. You can learn more about him and his work on our Featured Artists page.
Arts, Voices and Perspectives Media Project .
The Native Women's Collective has received a grant from the Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development to complete the "Native Arts, Voices and Perspectives" project. The project will feature local Native American artists in short videos as well as plan a symposium of Native Artists and Scholars to discuss Native American Art. The videos will feature Native Women's Collective members: Marlette Grant-Jackson, SuWorhrom David Baldy, David Mata and Kateri Masten.
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The "Uneasy Remains" Film Project
The Native Women's Collective, in partnership with Wren Usdi Productions has received a $5,000 grant from the Seventh Generation Fund to support the "Uneasy Remains" Film Project. The documentary film project looks at the collection, study and housing of Indigenous human remains on the UC Davis Campus. Native Women's Collective member Brook Colley is the director of the Project. To donate to the film project or to learn more click here.
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PLEASE NOTE
All photos are owned and/or borrowed property of the Native Women's Collective. All photo images are copyright protected. Image use is subject to permission, issuance and payment to the Native Women's Collective. No form of reproduction is permitted without written permission from the Native Women's Collective.
