Hello relatives, IP3 network, partners and supporters. As we begin 2025, we reflect on a challenging yet productive year of work in solidarity with our communities, and are grateful for another year of growth as a network and organization. While the year came with many challenges, witnessing traumas in our communities here and on Indigenous Peoples around the globe, we are reminded of the urgency for ceremony and healing, and taking care of ourselves and loved ones. Through it all, IP3 has been blessed with the opportunity to learn and grow as an organization, and are working hard to make space for those looking to connect or reconnect with our traditions, cultures, the land and each other. The following are a collection of what we’ve been up to in 2024.

IP3 Land Acquisition & Farm Cleanup

After acquiring our 4.7 acre farmland property in Chinook Territory, so-called Portland, Oregon in December of 2023, IP3 took possession of the property in January of 2024 and were met with an unfortunate disaster. After the city declaring a winter weather emergency on January 12th of 2024, a combination of high winds, freezing rain, sleet and snow brought down trees all over the region including two large Douglas Fir trees on the property, destroying the house, our future office space, and barn, our future training space. With the help of our staff, friends and network of community volunteers, IP3 quickly went to work clearing the trees and preparing the land for the first phase of our Landback Project. Working with contractors and arborists we were able to clear the trees and debris, making sure that the remaining old growth were safe enough to move onto the property to continue our restoration. In the last year, we welcomed 3 baby sheep, renovated a small detached building into a conference room and meeting space, started the IP3 Artist in Residency program and have laid a good foundation to welcome community for years to come. For more information on the IP3 Landback Project and to help in our restoration efforts, please visit us at www.ip3action.org/landbackproject.

San Xavier Coop Farm Wheatpaste Mural Workshops

In March of 2024 the San Xavier Coop Farm of the Tohono O’odham Nation, in partnership with NDN Collective and with support from IP3 trainers and staff hosted wheatpasting mural workshops and first aid skill sharing in Tuzson, Arizona. The San Xavier Cooperative Association is committed to healthy farming practices and growing traditional crops to support the cultural and environmental values, as well as support economic development within the community. For more information on the San Xavier Coop Farm please visit their website at www.sanxaviercoop.org.

NDN Collective Creative Resistance Training

In April of 2024, IP3 staff and trainers took part in NDN Collective’s Creative Resistance Training in Rapid City, South Dakota. Participants of the training learned general arts skills that include banner making, mural design, lino block and a variety of other mediums to communicate messaging in direct actions. NDN Collective is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power. Through organizing, activism, philanthropy, grantmaking, capacity-building and narrative change, they are creating sustainable solutions on Indigenous terms. For more information and to support NDN Collective please visit their website at www.ndncollective.org and follow them on social media.

Skoden Talks With The Homies Season 4

At the beginning of 2024, IP3 was excited to announce an extended partnership with our friend and talented host, Sage Chanell, former Miss International Two Spirit, and co-chair of the Central Oklahoma Two Spirit Society and mentor of the Oklahoma Youth Two Spirit Program. With featured guests Annelia Hillman, Gunny, Lady Shug, Solange Aguilar, Beverly Little Thunder, Averian Chee, and Enei Begaye, Skoden Talks With The homies is a powerful and casual conversation with activists, artists, entertainers, and community organizers working to uplift and empower communities across Turtle Island. Through this platform, we highlight the ongoing work of Indigenous communities in such areas of climate justice, restorative justice, gender visibility, political organizing, media representation, and cultural livelihood. You can catch Skoden Talks live on Instagram, and get to know past guests on the IP3 YouTube channel.

Good Relative Memorial Garden

In late April of 2024, IP3 staff and a group of amazing community volunteers came together for Mother Earth Day on the farm to plant the Dic Sa’a Maqs Geeladat (Good Relative Memorial Garden). From the first plant to an entire garden, we are so thankful to have spent time with family and community, and for those who came to share the day with us. It is such a blessing to see next generation IP3 and those who’ve been around awhile sharing and learning together. The playlist reminded us of where we’ve all been and new life to come. There is so much goodness here, and we look forward to building and growing with you all for generations to come.

2nd Annual Willam Jam

On May 17th, 2024 Indigenous Peoples Power Project and Mosquito Fleet came together to host the 2nd Annual Willam Jam: A Benefit Concert for Climate Justice Now. Held on the Willamette River in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland, OR, the event featured an amazing lineup of bands and performers including Sherrie Davis & Global Fusion, The Supernatural Beavers, Nico Wind Cordova, Mista Chief & Rising Buffalo Tribe, and DJ Lapaushi, food vendors Asona Cuisine, Tacos El Patron, Nico’s Ice Cream, and Straightaway Cocktails. IP3 raised funds to ensure the longevity of our new Landback Project as an Indigenous run and led space dedicated to upholding movement ideologies, land connection, reconnection, and rematriation. Mosquito Fleet raised funds to support a summer of activity on the water including kayaktivism trainings, social paddles and the free kayak lending library. For more information on Willam Jam, please visit the website at www.WillamJamPDX.com and follow on social media.

IP3 Climb T4T at Rock Forest Farm New York

In June of 2024, Indigenous Peoples Power Project in collaboration with Rock Forest Farm hosted our annual climb training on Munsee Lenape territory in Upstate New York. The training was attended by senior climb trainers and participants in the IP3 network and included advanced techniques on rope, canopy and rock climbing. Rock Forest is a 52 acre woodland, forest farm, and stewardship project located in the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains in Gardiner, NY that offeres land based workshops, experiences, and services in addition to sustainably sourced woodland crafts, mountain goods, and forest foods. For more information on Rock Forest NY, please visit their website at www.rockforestny.com and find them on social media.

IP3 Summer Artist in Residency

In July of 2024, we introduced the Summer Artist in Residency program on The Farm at Coyote Crossing and welcomed senior creative resistance and climb trainer in the IP3 training network, Averian Chee. Ave has been instrumental in assisting with land, garden, and sheep care since his arrival, and we are grateful for his contribution to the organization and IP3 community. He comes from Nazlini valley, of the Dine Nation. As a young Artist and member of Black Sheep Art Collective (BSAC), Averian collaborated with local artists within indigenous territories across turtle island, painting murals in community spaces. For the past 15yrs, Averian has continued to work in community in the form of skill shares and art builds with a focus on social and environmental struggles.

IP3’s 3rd Annual Kayaktivist Camp

Also in July of 2024, IP3, with support from our friends at Mosquito Fleet we hosted our 3rd annual kayaktivist camp at Green Anchors PDX on the Willamette River. To kickoff the training, participants were welcomed by the 7 Waters Canoe Family with traditional songs and stories, and shared in 4 days of good food, ceremony and connection. Being met with record breaking temperatures that week, spirits stayed high as our group made their way to the water to skill up in basic kayak techniques and direct action strategies on the water.

Native Movement’s Ugluvik Action Camp

In August of 2024, staff and trainers from IP3, NDN Collective, Hanakēhau Learning Farm were invited by Sacred Kigluait & Native Movement for a six day action camp in Nome, Alaska. With an all Indigenous training team, participants skilled up in one of three tracks, Creative Resistance, Blockades, and Action Media where they learned skills and direct action strategies to protect Sacred Lands and to bring back home to their communities in Alaska. For more information on Native Movement, please visit their site at www.nativemovement.org and follow them on social media.

The Farm at Coyote Crossing

In September of 2024, Indigenous Peoples Power Project officially announced The Farm at Coyote Crossing along with new programming including Intergenerational Training, Healing & Wellness, and Food & Land Sovereignty inline with our organizational mission. In the coming years, The Farm at Coyote Crossing will be a place to learn, grow, heal, and for community to share and connect with diverse traditions and ceremony from across Turtle Island. Early this year (2025) and with a focus on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, we are contracting with a local botanist to begin our conservation project, which includes a complete plant species survey, iNaturalist community biodiversity project, and zoning of the farm to support conservation efforts of other local land managers near the Johnson Creek Watershed in Chinook Territory, Porland, OR. To support the IP3 Landback Project and The Farm at Coyote Crossing, please visit us online at www.ip3action.org/landbackproject, www.ip3action.org/thefarm, or consider contributing to our GoFundMe fundraising campaign.

Looking Forward in 2025

In 2025 and beyond, we know our sacred land and water need us now more than ever. While we anticipate great changes to the environment and in our communities in the coming years, it is imperative that we remain connected, healthy, and prayerful that we can and will rise to action in a good way; that we will protect our people, our way of life, and our planet for generations to come. Indigenous Peoples Power Project, our staff, network, and board of directors remain committed to this cause, and in making space for those on the frontlines, and the next generations of land and water protectors. Sincerest of gratitude to our sponsors, community partners and network for your continued support, and as always, many blessings to you and your families, your communities, and for the work you do. We look forward to connecting with you all in 2025.

In Solidarity,

Indigenous Peoples Power Project

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