Artist Access Grant

The main goal I am trying to accomplish is to create discussion and build common ground on the issues that are facing the indigenous people of this area and around the world. The racial tensions of the time need to recognize the genocide and general destruction of the native cultures everywhere. There is an opportunity through music and visual arts to capture the hearts and imaginations of those who may not completely understand generational trauma and what the boarding schools did to our parents and grandparents. We have an opportunity to legitimize our descendants so that they are recognized as full enrolled members of their tribe to help them identify themselves as community members. It has been difficult for many descendants to gain a voice in the tribe and they feel like they are on the outside looking in at times. I would like to create a looking glass that allows us all to see each other as brethren. Reaching the goal of 1,000 individual people though social media outlets will be a particularly good point of success. If I can reach that many people before the June 2022 vote for the MCT we have a chance at making the Blood Quantum change happen soon for all our tribal members. I will also consider the project a success if I am able to continue musically with the concept and expand on the ideas and visions throughout native regions. The monetization for the project can be achieved through subscriber-based purchases of merchandise and content. The tribal symbols created for the guitar sheath can be replicated as marketing items that have a logo-based message. The designs can be done on the 3D printing and engraving tool included in the proposal. The best way for artists to create financial opportunities is through the sales of direct merchandising through social channels. The goal set for merchandise sales for the project would be $2,000 or half of what the ARAC grant can provide.