About Spirit of the sun
An Indigenous women-led organization
We are an Indigenous womxn-led nonprofit located on Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Hinono’eino’ biito’owu’ (Arapaho), and 48+ other tribes' sacred land, working to empower Native communities through farming, education and rematriation.
Meet our Team
Shannon Francis
Executive Director
Usama khalid
Grant Writer
laya buchanan
Resource Development and Food Share Coordinator
Ariana Gloria- Martinez
Indigenous Agriculture Program Manager
Sydónne Blake
Marketing and Youth Media Hub Coordinator
Ava Heller
Agricultural Coordinator
Shilo mcelroy
Agricultural Support
Shaina gonzales
Seed Keeper and Indigenous Toddlers and Teachings Coordinator
keshaun joseph
Accountant and Business Development Lead
miriam mata
Youth Program Coordinator
Mel ivey
Youth Program Coordinator
Our Board
Debbie Echo-Hawk
Secretary/Treasurer
Howard Potter
Board Member
Eileen Little THUNDER-MASQUAT
Board Member