Goals
Friends United Goals:
Supporting Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers in introducing an Indigenous perspective to the world by promoting a deeper understanding of their significant cultural legacy, wisdom, and heritage.
Eliminating misconceptions and prejudice while promoting equality, peace, hope, and mutual respect among all peoples, cultures, genders, and races through experiencing Indigenous art.
Providing emerging Indigenous artists, who may not yet have received the recognition and attention they seek, with mentorship, support, and business skills.
Strategic Direction
Friends United continues to build on these goals through a long-term focus on supporting artists, sharing Indigenous perspectives, facilitating education, strengthening relationships, and creating a sustainable future for the organization.
Our strategic priorities
- Supporting the autonomy and professional development of Indigenous artists
- Growing awareness of Indigenous art and perspectives
- Sharing Indigenous stories and knowledge through education and dialogue
- Deepening relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations
- Building a sustainable organization that can continue supporting artists over the long term
Explore Friends United
- Indigenous Artists – discover participating artists and their work
- Artist Statements – read perspectives and words from artists connected with Friends United
- Friends United Projects – explore projects that put these goals into practice
- Reconciliation Talks – conversations around reconciliation, culture, education, and shared understanding
- Letters & Statements – letters of support, recognition, and perspectives connected with Friends United
- Origin of the Friends United Initiative and Foundation – learn about the background and development of Friends United