Two people sit in an office setting, engaged in conversation. One person is holding a book and gesturing as they speak, while their coworker listens attentively with a smile. Green plants are visible in the background along with a scenic view through large windows.

We’re looking for Tribal child welfare programs to partner with us through CWEL’s Culture Keepers Fellowship Program! 

Ready to partner? Complete an Interest Form.

About the Culture Keepers Fellowship Program

The Culture Keepers Fellowship Program is focused on relational leadership. Across 15 months, its goal is to develop and advance Tribal child welfare leaders to:

  • Promote Tribal sovereignty.
  • Realign Tribal child welfare systems with traditional knowledge and culture.
  • Prioritize cultural well-being.
  • Advance staff well-being.

The fellowship’s program model is grounded in Tribal culture and values and is designed to be tailored to individual Tribal programs.

Meet the Culture Keepers Fellowship team

  • Te’Ata Loper, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Association, Chickasaw/Choctaw
  • Rosella Stanley, Culture Keepers Fellowship Program Manager, HoChunk
  • Taryn Anquoe, Culture Keepers Fellowship Tribal Leadership Coaching Specialist, Kiowa
  • Vanessa Dennis, Culture Keepers Fellowship Tribal Leadership Coaching Specialist, Pomo

Fill out an interest form, and we’ll be in touch soon.