Fry Bread / Art Devouring Colonization
Who we are
Over a century ago, the U.S. government forcibly denied Native Americans our traditional foods, and instead forced “commodity boxes” of white flour, sugar, salt, and lard upon us. While this food was terrible for the physical health of our communities, it enabled us to survive as these ingredients were transformed, with love, into delicious fry bread. Our communities continue to eat it with reverence, and we all know who makes the best fry bread ever: Your grandma.
It is in this spirit FryBread.org was born. It is art devouring colonization. Because that’s what Native and Indigenous folks can do with what is forced upon us. We transform it. We devour it.
What We Do
We work to uplift Native and Indigenous artists, and we also uplift resources for them: Opportunities to share their craft, fund their lives while they create, and learn more tools.
We also uplift opportunities for allies to learn more about Native art and artists and crafts, from the artists themselves.
Fry Bread is a comprehensive, multimedia journalism and resource platform.
It’s a long-term project that focuses on Indigenous creativity and innovation, including Native artist entrepreneurship and economic development in creative sectors; mentorship between established and emerging Indigenous artists; and training and networking opportunities across the arts and entertainment sectors.
Our dedication to amplifying Indigenous voices contributes to the future of our communities and cultural sovereignty.
Fry Bread serves as both storyteller and community, linking Indigenous creators and entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities while producing authentic community-centered coverage through writing, video, podcast, and visual media distributed via FryBread.org, our newsletter and social media, and partnerships with Native-led organizations.
It’s your home for Indigenous art, artists, musicians, grants, crafts, workshops, events, and more.
Contact us at info[@]frybread.org