Organized Village of Kake

Artist and Community Collaboration Initiative

Location:

Kake, AK

Award:

$10,000

Project:

Kake Day 100-year Carved Commemoration Panels

Website:

www.kakefirstnation.org

The Organized Village of Kake (OVK) will collaborate with Mike A. Jackson, a local professional artist, in the design and creation of Tlingit style carved panels depicting the families that still reside in their traditional territory. The panels will be carved and painted by students of the school district and community members volunteering their time to learn the art and history of the locale. OVK will work in partnership with the Kake School District to designate space in their shop for the carving of 30 cedar panels to be permanently installed at the City of Kake’s Community Hall Gym where the 100-year Kake Day Celebration will take place.

“The act of giving was part of the ‘gifting economy’ of the Northwest where one’s wealth was measured by generosity, good work and a good heart. That is the work of philanthropy too: It’s an honor to have plenty and to share. There is no lack when you have this process in place and the most important mindset to have while participating is gratitude, or giving thanks and promising to care for all, no matter what.”

Elizabeth Woody, Navajo/Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama

Board Secretary, Native Arts & Cultures Foundation

Elizabeth Woody, Navajo/Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama

K-12 Program Coordinator, Center for Coastal Marine Observation & Prediction

Organized Village of Kake

2011/2012 Grantees

2010/2011 Grantees