There are many ways to volunteer with
The Tipi Raisers!
Scroll through this page to learn more!

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​JOIN US AT THE TIPI IN LAFAYETTE FOR SEMI-REGULAR NAGI CIRCLE GATHERINGS (Nah-Gee / Spirit):

Wish to be in service, connect with an authentic community and deepen your understanding of your relationship with the People of the First Nations? Come learn how your gifts and skill sets fit within our unique volunteer opportunities while connecting with the Tipi Raiser's community and horse herd!

NAGI CIRCLE INFORMATION:
Join us at the Tipi at our hub in Lafayette for a mix of cultural exchange and community building.  Learn about the Tipi Raiser's mission, upcoming events & volunteer opportunities.  Each gathering follows the schedule below. 

Typical Gathering Schedule:  
-- 2:00 - 2:30:  Soft start. Mix and mingle with Tipi Raiser's staff, volunteers and horse herd.

-- 2:30 - 4:00: 
- Learn about ways to be involved with the Tipi  Raisers 
- Presentations and talks about Native cultures and lifeways and/or reconciliation dialogues
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Light refreshments provided.
Potlucks are held during the warmer months of May - September.

At each gathering we collect food and supplies listed HERE, for the Native families we serve!
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Gathering dates are announced here and are held semi regularly throughout the year.

​Nagi Circle Gatherings take place at our hub: 9849 Isabelle Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
RSVP's are appreciated but not required: RSVP to Mackenzie@thetipiraisers

Cost: In alignment with this Indigenous wisdom from Basil Brave Heart, all Tipi Raiser's events and programs - are FREE. We trust that those who join us receive the gift that is inherent in that experience and that they will give back to the best of their ability - in this way, we can all stay in balance. 

"When a society loses the sacred - when everything has a monetary value, the commoditization of human life cannibalizes itself."
- Basil Brave Heart  

Scroll through this page for other volunteer opportunities at the Tipi Raisers!

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Food Boxes and Supplies:

Food insecurity in Native communities is widespread with government subsidized food programs only going so far. The Tipi Raisers relies on donations to provide regular distributions of food, firewood and supplies. We also field ongoing calls from Native families and tribal leaders to assist with urgent needs such as provisions of warmth, appliances, mattresses, funeral support and more. 

If you would like to be a part of our vast network of volunteers and supporters who are eager to help us answer the call, please SIGN UP  and we will reach out to you when new Calls to Action emerge! 

NOTE:  For a variety of reasons ranging from organizational bandwidth to cultural sensitivities, we only accept the items explicitly listed on this website or via Tipi Raiser's communications. We appreciate the donation of supplies that are truly helpful to those families with whom we work and all efforts to not add unnecessary work to our community.  Thank you for understanding and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

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2024 Food Drives - Please bring items listed below to any Nagi Circle Gathering.  Or reach out to us to arrange a pick up or learn how to host a drive in your community!

list of Food and Supplies Needed Now!

Monetary donations that come in throughout the year, in part, support our monthly food and supply distribution efforts.

donate here to support our food and supplies efforts!

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Call to Action:

​We are currently collecting the FOLLOWING ITEMS to keep food boxes going out to families experiencing food insecurity in Native communities: 

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More Volunteer Opportunities: 

Drivers Needed

Most of the material donations come in from our network in Colorado and oftentimes there are more donations than one truckload can manage to take to the communities we serve in South Dakota and Arizona. At these times we will put a call out for help with transporting the donations.

Other times we will need drivers to pick up items that have been donated locally - in the Denver metro area. So whether you wish to help out locally, or are up for a road trip, there is something for everyone!

add me to the driver list!

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Event Support

From Gen7 Youth gatherings to various community building events in Colorado, we invite volunteers to join us and sign up to assist with any of the following:
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• Providing a meal/s
• Shopping for event needs
• Setting up prior to the event
• Cleaning up after the event

If you are interested in this, please contact us to discuss current opportunities.

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Help with the Horse Herd

The feeding, training, relationship building, clean up, pasture and shed maintenance, etc. require significant work and
financial commitments. Come be a part of our horse program and gain an understanding of how the horses fit into our community and purpose. Click HERE for more information and reach out to us if you would like to get involved.

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Solicit Needed Material Donations

Oftentimes, there are requests from Tribal members for specific items such as appliances, car parts, mattresses, etc. and we would value your help in locating these items. Or in anticipation of a cold winter/ hot summer, volunteers can reach out to vendors of space heaters/window air conditioners, etc. to obtain a large quantity of these items. 

And we are ALWAYS in need of items such as coffee, diapers, baby formula, female hygiene products and toilet paper!

​If you are interested in helping but aren't local or simply wish to help from the comfort of your home, please consider helping us to acquire needed items. Contacting wholesalers or retailers and approaching their charitable contributions departments can often open up a windfall of needed donations!

If you are interested in this, please reach out to us to discuss current opportunities.

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Host a Food and Supply Drive

If you are in the Colorado front range area and wish to host a food and supply drive, please reach out and let us know!  We can provide you with collection barrels, flyers and electronic communications to make your drive a success!  These drives are great for individual families, schools or organizations!

​Please contact us for more information!