NATIV E A MERI CA N A DV I S E D E N D OW M E N T
CULT URA L V I B R A N C Y
WE INVITED REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE:
• Sense of community — residents feeling connected to the community and each other • Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds • Diverse participation in art and cultural community programs and events • Preservation and strengthening of cultural and historical heritage, traditions, and a creative economy
Through direct service, policy advocacy, and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address: • Lifting up and preserving cultural and historical heritage, tradition, and assets of the region • Using art as a bridge to communicate across cultures and languages and build transformational relationships to advance equity • Using art, culture, language, and community stories to shift narratives, shape public conversations, and influence policy • Improving access to arts and cultural programs to benefit youth and families who otherwise would not have the opportunities • Systems change including public policy, civic engagement, community organizing, or public information to preserve and strengthen the arts and cultural segment of the creative economy locally
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