Founder - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Osage Nation (Wahzhazhe) & Southern Indigenous Decent

I lost my Gram July 15th, 2020 to cancer. She was the biggest positive influence in my life, and i wanted to do something to honor her. She always worked to help indigenous people in her community, and even fostered two siletz boys that needed homes, and raised them. I’m proud to say that i have continued in her path to make a difference. To look back on where we began, and where we are right now is a great feeling, and i am thankful for all my 4DB Family.

Council - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Ojibwe & Shawnee

l am one of the original sisters to help with the group. My personal beliefs coincide with the beliefs of the 4DB. To help our indigenous communities and individuals to give them a hand up and assist when they are in need.

Council - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Arawak Taino

I’m a student advocate for 30,000 students, and one part of the "Bid of Peace community Garden." I’m one of the first natives to bring indigenous classes to the school system in over 150 years. I enjoy helping native relatives, and elders while representing the 4DB.

Council - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Mi’kmaq

I joined up around two years ago. The 4DB came to me during a rough time, and really helped me out. I started off as our web designer, and was eventually asked if i would like to be a part of the Council Team. I am proud to be 4DB.

Council - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Diné/Navajo

I joined the 4 Directions Brotherhood, because they worked with our cultural center on multiple projects to help our youth. The organization is more like a family, and they take care of their own.

Council - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Pakahua, Coahuiletco

I’ve always wanted to help our people, and had no idea how to do it. Now i have my 4DB family across turtle island that can be called on to help those in need within a few hours instead of weeks.

Treasurer - 4 Directions Brotherhood

Tribe/People - Indigenous Ally

I found myself in Southeast Arizona in 2013, and in spite of being able to wake up each morning and see Cochise Head in the Chiricahua Mountains, I was shocked at the conspicuous absence of indigenous people on these lands named after them. I started learning what had happened and what continued to happen to the people and wanted to help wherever I was able. Through TikTok, I got to meet Jumping Bear and several others in this community, and i’m honored to have been invited to be a part of the 4DB.

Tribe/People - Quapaw

The reason why I joined was to help and support our native communities. Put in the hard work and dedication to the people and communities.

Tribe/people - Oneida, Powhatan

I joined the 4 Directions Brotherhood because I want to make a difference for our Native peoples. I have seen this community do amazing things and help people who have lost everything to get back on their feet. I am proud to call this group Family.

Tribe/people - Mescalero Apache/Central American native descent

I joined the 4 Directions Brotherhood because what started out as a space for us to come together and just talk about life and the struggles our communities face evolved into actions and helping people who are in need. I am honored to be part of something that helps the indigenous communities.

Tribe/People - Pakahua, Coahuiletco

I Joined 4DB because i wanted to help out the community in need and wasn’t sure how. That’s until i found 4DB. I am forever thankful to them for all they do across Turtle Island.

Recruiter

Tribe/People - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

I joined 4 Directions because on the surface it seemed like a fun group to engage with, but found it to be more of a family the more we all opened up to one another. The most vital thing about being Indigenous is community. Having it, helping it, growing it, growing with it, and that's what I've found here.

Founding Member

Tribe/People - Yiopim, cheraw, cherokee

I am one of the original of 4 directions brotherhood members. I love to help and give back to the indigenous community. Always here for a shoulder to lean on, or just listen. I stand up loud and proud for our indigenous people.

Founding Member

Tribe/people - Chehalis Tribe

I joined the brotherhood cause natives stick with natives. It’s awesome what this organization does!

Founding Member

Tribe/People - Bois Forte Chippewa/Tarahumara (Indigenous Mexican)

I joined 4DB to be amongst my brothers whom I socialized with on social media. We discuss plans to help and empower our Native people and depending on availability of resources, we will carry out those plans. It’s more than a group of friends; it’s a family.

Member

Tribe/People - Iroquois/Coahuiltecan

I joined the 4DB for community and learning of my indigenous roots. I also want to help the community from Rez to Rez.