American Tribes Project
Administering a Revolutionary Arts Education Foundation for Indigenous Youth and Families
The Vision
ATP will provide an expressive arts opportunity for Northern Cheyenne and all Indigenous Youth, instilling empowerment as integral to their success.
Research demonstrates that artistic activities for developing minds has strong transformative implications. Artistic activities also instill discipline, fosters self-esteem, and nurtures new methods in mental problem solving processes.
The Mission
ATP will provide our future leaders with adult mentors who posses relevant training and experience, ensuring for the strengthening of mind, spirit and skills.
We build upon both traditional and contemporary arts to include: painting, sculpting, beading, drum making, music, literary expression and various dances. ATP will utilize expertise of People from all Nations in the creation of a brighter future through artistic expression.
We look forward to your participation in this process of opening the door to enhanced lives through cultural expression and preservation.
Current Projects
Acquisition of Hides depicting Tribal History, sanctioned by the Chiefs and Warrior Societies (Suhteao'o and Tsistsistas)
- Curriculum Development for Cheyenne Youth
- Preparation for the ATP Cultural Building
Provision of Art and Music Supplies to Participants
- Returning Horses to Reconcile
James C. Rowland
James C. Rowland, EdD, is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana. He worked for his tribe for 35 years serving in various capacities. His positions included Dean and President of the tribal college, as well as Commissioner of Tribal Education and Executive Administrator of all tribal programs and schools. He currently works as a consultant-at-large in education and administrative systems.
One of Dr. Rowland's highest honors was bestowed on him by the Northern Cheyenne Chiefs and Warrior Societies; with their approval and commission to do oral history work about the tribe. This work specifically referred to capturing the events and history through hide painting and ledger type art. The approval took place in March of 2000, although Dr. Rowland has been an avid student of oral history for many years prior to that date.
His passion for this type of art has led him to study various styles of ledger art, from many tribes, as well as ancient rock art.Cultural Building
Architectual Design
"Flute Dreaming"
Northern Cheyenne Flute Music
"Flute Dreaming" CD
$20.00"Flute Dreaming" was recorded at dawn. The birds sang their welcome songs as the vision emerged, the celestial melodies were accompanied by earthly overtones. Sit back and enjoy the composition as you experience ancient memories played into music.
All proceeds go to the American Tribes Project (ATP)!Quantity
