Our Calling
Children of the Setting Sun’s responsibility is to create and share Indigenous stories of gratitude, generosity, and respect. We empower the minds and hearts of future generations.
Our endeavor to provide leadership is fueled by science and spirit. We are taking an integrated approach to expand and deepen our reach. We create, share, and educate in order to influence academia, activism, and policy development.
Our Practice
Our Focus
Future Generations.
A vibrant lab space to elevate Indigenous voices with the stories we share through films, podcasts, events, a digital heritage library, immersive media and contemporary art.
Setting Sun Labs
Breaking ground Spring 2025
Our podcast is where tribal youth explore untold stories. All of this work is guided by our elder’s teachings who continue to ask us shape a better future for all and in a world that often forgets us, this is where we learn how to thrive.
Setting Sun Institute
The Setting Sun Institute, a department of Children of the Setting Sun, is dedicated to applying Indigenous Knowledge to create lasting, positive change. Our work focuses on addressing the intersections of social and environmental issues through:
Research rooted in Indigenous perspectives
Advocacy for the inclusion of Indigenous voices in public policy and decision-making
Education that empowers communities to understand and apply traditional knowledge
Through our Think Tank, we build a collaborative network of advocates and experts committed to integrating Indigenous viewpoints into public life for the benefit of all communities. Our mission is to ensure that Indigenous wisdom plays a central role in shaping solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
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