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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

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Shannon Francis

Executive Director

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laya buchanan

Grant Writer

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Shaina gonzales

Director of Operations & Indigenous Toddlers and Teachings Coordinator

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Kendall Barcia

HR & Indigenous Toddlers and Teachings Program Support Coordinator

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CHENOA FRANCIS

Youth Outreach Coordinator and

Agricultural Support

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Serenity

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Indigenous Agriculture/Food Share Support

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ROSEAN HOWARD

Contractor

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GISELLE ARROYO

Youth Program Coordinator

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Phurious Fountain

Indigenous Agriculture Lead/Food Share Support

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​Jojo Carranza

Indigenous Agriculture/Food Share Lead

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LAMAR CHHETRY

Administrative and Program Tech Support

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Randy Navarrete

Indigenous Agriculture/Food Share Support

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Frozen Berries

Micheal Anderson

ENDo moreno

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Indigenous Agriculture/Food Share Support

Indigenous Agriculture/Food Share Support

Indigenous Agriculture/Food Share Support

Our Board

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Debbie Echo-Hawk

Secretary/Treasurer

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Howard Potter

Board Member

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Eileen Little THUNDER-MASQUAT

Board Member

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