Welcome to The Tipi Raisers

In direct partnership with our Native relatives, we engage youth and volunteers of all ages as we address conditions of poverty on Native reservations, amplify Indigenous wisdom and create unique opportunities for reconciliation and youth development.

​We are a multi-cultural and intergenerational community in which an exchange of courageous conversations and mutual understanding are emphasized, inevitably leading to deeper understanding of our shared humanity and an organic evolution of friendship and respect across cultures and lines of difference.

​OUR VISION:

We envision a future where children are thriving in interconnected and culturally-rooted communities.

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Words from our Community

Testimonials

​OUR MISSION: 

We establish diverse coalitions of partners to alleviate poverty in Native communities, empower youth, create opportunities for reconciliation, and honor Indigenous wisdom.

THE TIPI RAISERS

  Recipient of the Candid Seal of Transparency
  six years running

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​Top-Rated ELEVEN Years In a Row by Great Nonprofits and Three out of Four Stars on Charity Navigator

PARTNERS - PAST AND PRESENT
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At The Tipi Raisers, we are clear that we are better together. Since our start in 2009 we've had the privilege of working with incredible individuals and organizations all over the country. These partnerships create cross-cultural connections while moving our mission forward. While it would be impossible to capture all partnerships, see below for a small sample of partners - both past and present.

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We work from a model of reciprocity as informed by Indigenous wisdom.

​This is why all Tipi Raiser's events, service trips and activities are offered free of charge. We trust that those who join us will receive the gift that is inherent in their experience and that they will give back to the best of their ability - in this way,
we can all stay in balance. 

"When everything has a monetary value, the commoditization of human life begins -- society loses the Sacred and human life starts to cannibalize itself."    - Basil Brave Heart  ​

The generosity of our partners and supporters - through donations and grants - makes everything we do possible! We offer our sincere gratitude for any support you can offer.
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