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The
Goals of Apache del Rio
Generosity
and sharing are of great importance within all Native American cultures.
These traditional values of sharing, community participation and
the sense of responsibility to our people and to the future generations
are the basis for the Indian way of life. Caring and wealth
redistribution are advanced within these traditions and emphasizes
interdependence and the good of the entire community rather than the
individual. Modern
variations on these traditions have been broken down as a result of
European colonization and the breakdown of family within Native American
communities.
Native
Americans are unique among minorities in that they seek to maintain the
integrity of their nations social, cultural, governmental, religious and
economic systems. Maintaining
and passing on traditions depends on continuation of Native ways,
including the practice of generosity and also education.
Education
is very important to Native Americans.
Not only are American Indian families encouraging their own
children to pursue higher education now more than ever, but also desire
to fulfill the need for the public to become aware of the improvements
that Native Americans have made for society.
The public needs to know that more than 60 percent of the worlds
food was first harvested by the Indians of the Americas and shared with
those around them. The
cultural, social and political practices of American Indians have
transformed life beyond the reservation and they have played an enormous
role in transforming cultures through their way of life, their attitudes
and values, the types of food eaten, the clothes worn and the
institutions established within their communities
.Taken together, the Indian way has not only been preserved, but it has
been woven into American economic, political and social life.
Despite
being an organization in its infancy, Apache del Rio takes an active
role in helping people. Our
goal is to expand and help more people.
We do not limit our services to people who are of Native descent,
just as all are welcome within our organization regardless of ethnic
background. We are moving
toward gaining a Non-Profit status.
We need your help in these efforts.
Programs
of Interest:
Educational
Programs - To ensure that the public is aware
of the existence of Native Americans in Texas. Educating everyone
on the contributions made by the first Americans and their role in
society today. To set up an
exhibition, call Steven Fernandez at 210-590-2832.
Youth
Mentorship Program - To provide positive role models for children 12
and under. Teens receive training to help mentor young ones and
help out in the community.
Community
Pantry - Temporary food resource for those in
need. We are in constant
need of food items and also of clothing to redistribute.
Cultural
Certification Program - An exclusive workshop for teachers.
This program will train educators how to effectively and accurately
portray Native American cultures in a school setting and teach for
inclusion.
Scholarships
- For deserving youth whose parents cannot afford higher
education. This program is
merely in the planning stages, but it is one of our primary goals.
Your
donations are both needed and welcomed!
Thanks
for helping!
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