About Us

The Washkon Foundation is a Non-Profit, 501(c)3 Native American cultural heritage preservation group and indigenous-community organization that is open to all who come to be uplifted through spiritual practices, kindness, compassion, grace, and nobility through Native American practices, teachings, and ceremonies.

We are established to enrich the lives of all persons seeking spiritual practices, teachings, understanding, and healing rooted in Native American traditions and cultures.

With decades of experience in the historical preservation industry, our founders and volunteers focus on regalia building, drumming, singing, dancing, outdoors skills, cooking, sports, and other cultural heritage preservation skills, as well as provide a venue for spiritual practices such as sweats, coming of age ceremonies, Pow Wows, storytelling, and much more. 

At the Washkon Foundation, we take a collaborative and community-focused approach to our work. We believe that preserving all Native American cultures and heritages is a responsibility that we all share, and we work closely with tribal leaders, spiritual leaders, indigenous organizations and stakeholders to ensure our out reach mission maintains the needs and values of the communities we serve. What sets us apart from other Native American preservation foundations is that we are inclusive to ANYONE wanting to participate in the indigenous awakening.

Our volunteer team operates a youth and community outreach program that emphasizes the education and continuation of traditional crafts and practices such as regalia building, drumming, singing, dancing, and primitive outdoorsmanship. This program not only preserves the artistic and performative aspects of Native American cultures but also fosters a deep, personal connection between the youth and their heritage. Participants learn from skilled artisans and performers the techniques involved in crafting regalia—items of traditional clothing worn at ceremonies and festivals—and the rhythms and steps of ancestral dances and songs. These skills are taught alongside outdoor survival techniques and traditional cooking methods, which are integral to living in harmony with nature as their ancestors did. By engaging in these activities, participants gain a holistic understanding of their cultural identity through immersive, hands-on experiences that celebrate and revitalize their heritage.

In addition to teaching practical skills, the foundation provides venues for spiritual and ceremonial practices that are cornerstone to Native American community life, such as sweat lodges, coming of age ceremonies, and Pow Wows. These gatherings are critical for spiritual education and community bonding; they allow the youth to explore and participate in the sacred traditions of their people under the guidance of elders and cultural leaders. The program also includes storytelling sessions, where myths and legends are passed down, enriching the participants' moral and spiritual landscape and connecting them with the philosophical and metaphysical elements of their culture. Through these varied activities, the foundation not only safeguards the tangible and intangible aspects of Native American heritage but also creates a vibrant, supportive community where young people can grow and thrive within the context of their ancestral traditions.