CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

"The Circle has healing power. In the Circle, we are all equal. When in the Circle, no one is in front of you. No one is behind you. No one is above you. No one is below you. The Sacred Circle is designed to create unity. The Hoop of Life is also a circle. On this hoop there is a place for every species, every race, every tree and every plant. It is this completeness of Life that must be respected in order to bring about health on this planet."

~Dave Chief, Oglala Lakota~

First Nations Development Institute's Circle of Friends is a unique group of individuals who have committed to strengthening Native American communities by supporting the work of First Nations Development Institute. Members of the Circle of Friends understand that with the right tools, Native Americans can rediscover their ability to build, grow and manage successful tribal communities and economies. Without the support of these individuals, we would be unable to continue our work in helping American Indian people hope, dream and succeed.