are considered to be one of
the last pre-Columbian
cultures in the world.
are considered to be one of
the last pre-Columbian
cultures in the world.
• In Guatemala 86.6% of indigenous peoples are poor, and in Mexico 80.6% of them are poor (World Bank)
• Latin America’s 50 million indigenous people make up 11% of the region’s population (IFAD)
– Read more about the how the UN is striving to honor and assist indigenous peoples
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Brant lived among the Huichol for over 12 years and has helped support the tribe for over 35 years. It is his special connection to the Huichol that allows us to do what we do. His vision guides the work of the Huichol Foundation.
Nico grew up steeped in Huichol culture. Having traveled to the Huichol Sierra over 60 times, his insight into the villages, people and way of life helps guide our programs and projects.
Hali is our awesome event coordinator. She oversees our events and strives to share our vision through all that she does. Her enthusiasm and creativity uplift our entire team on a daily basis. Come to one of our events and you’re bound to meet her.
Lauren handles our public outreach and messaging. She is an outgoing socialite working to bring global awareness to our cause. Our team benefits from her bright attitude and keen sense of communication.
Learn more about all the characters on our team, board and global advisory council.
Our programs and projects are designed to have both direct local impact within Huichol villages and far-reaching impact around the globe.
From our perspective, the modern world has a place for ancient cultures. As the world gets smaller, our diversity should grow.
We believe that ancient cultures can exist within modern society and that children can learn their indigenous language, while excelling in contemporary education.
We strive to foster a balance of the old and the new in all that we do.
Our holistic approach to cultural preservation involves a well-rounded infrastructure.
In order to truly sustain a group, a community, a tribe… …the whole picture has to be taken into account. Our goal is to SUPPORT, SUSTAIN and INSPIRE the five vital aspects intrinsic to any community.
These are Health, Education, Culture, Art, and Environment.
Our multi-faceted approach creates integral stability. Ensuring a balanced approach to the assistance we provide is critical to creating sustainable impact.
If only a particular aspect of Huichol heritage is supported, the cultural foundations will begin to crumble. Focused Funding requires that we support more than a single aspect of Huichol life, creating a self-imposed system of checks and balances that helps guarantee the preservation of the culture as a whole.
In order to effectively sustain our value-based objectives we manage an array of projects. Our projects reside both in Huichol villages and around the globe, therefore contributing to local and global impact. Projects secure quality education, provide environmental protection and utilize artistry in the development of a sustainable economic structure. Each project is deliberately designed to have local and global impact, in addition to immediate and longterm results.
The preservation of small tribes, such as the Huichol, strengthens the global tribe through diversification. Our social ecosystem mirrors the jungle. Each plant contributes to its equilibrium.
Please get in touch with us for additional information about our programs and projects.
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