Bridging Gaps From the Past to the Present and to the Future
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How Will I Use The Funds?
Nastassja Swift
I typically rely on sales in November and December to keep me afloat during the slow months of January and February. Unfortunately, my 2023 didn't end as expected and I experienced a drop in income that has caused a bit of a domino effect within my ability to pay all my expenses. By the time March came around, I was 3 months late on my mortgage, 2 months late on my car payment, and behind on all utilities (gas, electric, and water). Asking for help was scary because it meant sharing that I let myself get here.
Support from The Sistas Uprising Fund (is) monumental in helping me bring all my expenses current.
Updates From Our Recipients
Dr. Dawn Karima Receives Bonus Sets of Glasses for Beadwork!
Guess who got new glasses??? Thank you so much for your kindness in awarding this generous grant to me! And when I received my new glasses there were THREE pairs in the box...progressives, blue light blocking, thin lenses, all top of the line quality! They were delivered since we are still COVID cautious so I called and said there must be a mistake because the grant helped me get one pair...and they said they were joining in this grant by giving me better quality glasses and THREE pairs for the price of one! SVMOMMI!!!(That's our word for awesome!) Equipped with my new beads and findings, I am (now) finished with a prayer piece of healing just in time for Green Corn Ceremony which is our new year at the start of July! What a blessing this grant is!!!
Tvstvnvkkē Cátē/ Red Warrior -Meaning: Created this collection in honor of our son, as a prayer for his future to be filled with love, good health and happiness. This collection of beadwork pieces is a prayer for peace and prosperity for Native Nations, as well as healing for the USA, so that we may all prosper in the country which surrounds us.ᎾᏍᎩᎤᏩᏒ ᎬᎨᏳᎢ ᎤᏗᎧᏅᏬᏗᏍᏙᏗ Ꮎ ᎡᎶᎯ
nasgiuwasv gvgeyui udikanvwodisdodi na elohi - Only love will heal the world.
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A Thank You Note
Creating "The Sistas Uprising Fund" has been a long-time dream since Claire was diagnosed with the marker for the rare blood cancer, multiple myeloma, in 2015. As you'll see at the bottom of "The Sistas Uprising Fund" page, Claire determined from a young age to create this fund because of her and her Mom, who had to fight to survive domestic violence. After Claire's diagnosis, she redetermined to create this fund to support marginalized creatives, focused initially on women survivors of trauma. Thank you for making this dream a reality and helping us expand our reach to marginalized artists. We cannot wait for the next run in Spring 2026!
Our Definition of "Femme-Expressing"
We define "femme-expressing" as anyone, regardless of gender identity (man, woman, non-binary, etc.), who leans towards a femme-expression. We’ve showcased creatives who define themselves as non-binary femme, trans-femme etc.
In summary we go by this definition referencing the article, “Women & Femmes Unite!” by Blu Buchanan:
*Femme is a term used in LGBTQ+ circles that describes one’s gender expression. It further explains how a person exists in society, such as a non-binary femme or trans-femme. ‘Woman’ describes gender identity, where ‘femme’ is a gender expression.
Anyone who identifies as a woman, regardless of gender expression, was eligible for this open call! And anyone is self defines as 'femme' but might not necessarily identify as a 'woman' was also welcome!
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