Indigenous Arts and Education Program
Raising Awareness
In our commitment to building trust and fostering understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center (JRPC) proudly facilitates an Indigenous-led arts and education program. Through vibrant art markets, enriching workshops, and cultural learning opportunities, we create safe spaces where diverse voices can come together, celebrate heritage, and forge connections grounded in mutual respect. Our program stands as a symbolic gesture of restitution, acknowledging and honoring the cultural wealth and land that has been historically and persistently stolen from Indigenous peoples.
By providing platforms for Indigenous artists, educators, and community members to showcase their talents and share their stories, we strive to create spaces where heritage is not just acknowledged but celebrated—a beacon of peace and social justice in our community. In collaboration with various organizations and groups dedicated to Indigenous rights and social justice, JRPC has organized a series of impactful events over the past year. These gatherings have featured vibrant markets, traditional singing and dancing, stirring drumming performances, and insightful presentations aimed at raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and combating human trafficking.
We are proud to have partnered with community organizations such as All Nations Health Center, Mika Matters, Red Sand Project, Western Montana Fair, Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC), and the Human Sex Trafficking Task Force in these endeavors. Through these collaborations, we have not only provided platforms for Indigenous voices but also ensured fair compensation for the Indigenous artists, performers, and educators.
Through this program, we aim to build bridges of understanding and trust between Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members. By organizing events that celebrate Indigenous heritage, promote education, and raise awareness, we strive to create a space where peace and justice are not just ideals but lived realities.
Join us as we continue to be allies to Indigenous peoples in the fight for environmental and racial justice. Together, we can create a world where peace, justice, and sustainability flourish for all.
