Native Skywatchers is an initiative aimed at remembering and revitalizing Indigenous star and earth knowledge. It focuses on inspiring cultural pride among Indigenous youth, improving educational inequities, and fostering community wellness through a deepened understanding of both the cosmos and earthly relationships. The initiative conducts indigenous astronomy revitalization efforts, beginning with the Ojibwe and D/Lakota communities, and invites people to participate in building a community around native star knowledge.
2023
81-2015231
$89.77 thousand
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Experience the Magic... Kapemni Dance Animation at the Bell Museum where Indigenous astronomy is expressed through storytelling and immersive art.
Native Skywatchers collaborates with the Mankato Area Public Schools to support native students in exploring their relationship with the stars.
Collaboration with the Volcano School of the Arts and Sciences that teaches students to create digital narratives at the intersection of science, art, and culture.
Seventeen Years of Indigenous Astronomy Revitalization
For 17 years, Native Skywatchers has led efforts to revive indigenous astronomy knowledge in local communities.
Indigenous Ecosystem Learning, bringing together Indigenous and NASA expertise.
Learn MoreCelestial performance design students create digital performances at the intersection of science, art, and culture.
Learn MoreStudents create digital narratives at the intersection of science, art, and culture.
Learn MoreOverall Score
36
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
100.00%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2122
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.3312
4
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Fiscal Year:2023
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 212.2K | 99.98% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 34 | 0.02% |
Total Revenue | 212.2K | 100.00% |