In partnership with U.S. Embassy Nairobi, the Soul of Nations Foundation is excited to further expand the art engagement facet of our mission through the Indigenous International: Green Architecture Project (GAP). The Indigenous International: Green Architecture Project coincides with the U.S. Embassy Nairobi Public Diplomacy Section’s goal to strengthen cultural and educational ties between the U.S. and Kenya through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Many Indigenous and Black bodies have been led to believe that the act of discovery and exploration is only for the privileged. Our youth are often taught that voyagers of color were unsuccessful, defeated, ill-equipped, and ignorant in their tactics. However, sharing the historical accounts of prominent explorers of color is extremely necessary in modern times, because it easily debunks the myth that those of a darker hue could only ever be discovered.
Many Indigenous and Black bodies have been led to believe that the act of discovery and exploration is only for the privileged. Our youth are often taught that voyagers of color were unsuccessful, defeated, ill-equipped, and ignorant in their tactics. However, sharing the historical accounts of prominent explorers of color is extremely necessary in modern times, because it easily debunks the myth that those of a darker hue could only ever be discovered.
Thanksgiving Address written in honor of Native American Heritage Month. “The Creator has blessed us in abundance. Upon conception in the womb, She architecturally designed the purpose within our lungs, destined to spew out into the atmosphere. Thus, allowing room for grace, humility, and empathy.”
MASS Design Group is serving as a project partner for the Soul of Nations Foundation’s Indigenous International: Green Architecture Project in Rwanda. Through this partnership, MASS will lead workshops, provide design and materials support, and lead site visits for our project participants in Rwanda.
Words from our Executive Director, Ernest Christoph Hill: “Your silence is your complicity. Across the globe, people of color who now live in western or colonial society fear for their lives daily. In America, the issues of racial murder, violence, and tension have taken center stage — yet again.”
“This piece is not for you. This is an unapologetic grasp for identity.” So begins a new multimedia artistic work born out of an international exchange program called Digital Natives, which brought together a group of young Indigenous artists from the Americas and Africa (by way of Belgium).
The Institute of National Museums of Rwanda explores the development of art from olden times to the modern-day and considers how traditional and modern imaginations can blend and fuse. The Rwanda Art Museum director, Vivaldi Ngenzi, and curatorial staff are committed to program partners for the Insidenous International: Green Architecture Project in Rwanda.
IAIA student Gregory Ballenger (Diné) was selected to participate in the SOUL OF NATIONS Congressional Exhibition Project’s second Native American Art Reception, a celebration in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
IAIA student Gregory Ballenger (Diné) was selected to participate in the Soul of Nations Foundation’s Congressional Exhibition Project’s second Native American Art Reception, a celebration in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Soul of Nations is stoked to be partnering with Apply Stickers and Jeffrey Gibson through an amazing new sticker release. Each of three available sticker sheets has an edition of 400 love-centered designs that emulate themes held at the core of Jeffrey Gibson’s work, and proceeds will be donated to Soul of Nations!
The Soul of Nations Foundation (SONF) finally opened an office location in New York City! Mailing address: 80 Broad Street, Floor Six, New York, NY, 10004
The Soul of Nations Foundation (SONF) finally opened an office location in New York City! Mailing address: 80 Broad Street, Floor Six, New York, NY, 10004
During the site visit, MASS Design Group gave a presentation to the Rwandan participants explaining the design phases of the site at RICA. MASS also gave the participants a tour of the site while explaining the day-to-day operations and their vision for the future.
Landscapes From Within is the representation of how the territory and traditions suffocate the identity of the populations that are part of it when viewed through the lens of being indigenous, the right to sovereignty, and the current living conditions in Turtle Island. Turtle Island is the territory better known today as North America, which as known was “frequented” by Christopher Columbus.
The Indigenous International: Green Architecture Project cohort from U.S. and Rwanda introduced themselves and participated in an icebreaker where every participant was asked to bring an object that reminds them of the concept of Participants also met Soul of Nations Foundation project coordinator, Ernest Hill; U.S. Embassy Kigali representative, Claudine Neshimwe; and the project’s lead artist mentor, Nanibah Chacon.
The Soul of Nations Foundation has received a small grant from the U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda for the Indigenous International: Green Architecture Project. The Indigenous International: Green Architecture Project coincides with the U.S. Embassy Kigali Public Affairs Section’s program priority to promote inclusive country-led development.
Landscapes From Within is the representation of how the territory and traditions suffocate the identity of the populations that are part of it when viewed through the lens of being indigenous, the right to sovereignty, and the current living conditions in Turtle Island. Turtle Island is the territory better known today as North America, which as known was “frequented” by Christopher Columbus.
IAIA students were selected to participate in the SOUL OF NATIONS Congressional Exhibition Project’s second Native American Art Reception, a celebration in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Indigenous students apply to the Native Collegiate Artist Residency (formally known as the Brea Foley Art Program) through the Soul of Nations Foundation, an organization that exists to inspire Indigenous youth to pursue and achieve their dreams with an emphasis on education and free expression.
Every quarter we like to shine a spotlight on some of the exciting work and grassroots efforts of our past youth program attendees. See what our Indigenous Youth Network is up to!
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