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Board of Trustees:
Bob Hicks---Emeritus-Chairman


Dawn Jackson, Chairman
Shawna Y. Clay, Secretary
Joe Alarcon Diaz, Treasurer
Kathy Peltier, Trustee
Donna Talamantes, Trustee
Karris Wilson,Trustee
Commitment
First Americans in the Arts remains committed to encouraging a positive image of Native Americans in the entertainment industry.

About Us


First Americans in the Arts (FAITA) is a non-profit organization created to recognize, honor and promote American Indian participation in the powerful arena of the entertainment industry, incorporating the areas of film, television, music and theater. FAITA presents an annual award ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement, performances and contribution by and to the Native American Indian entertainment community.

Annual Awards

  • Serving as the principal fund-raiser for FAITA, awarded to students pursuing careers in the area of film, television, theater and music.

  • Garnering industry-wide support, creating an alliance between the Hollywood entertainment industry and Native American Indian entertainment community, and continuing to increase communications, understanding and awareness.

  • Recognizing outstanding performances, encouraging excellence and honoring our community and culture.

Goals & Contributions

Future Goals: A film festival, archival center and library, and hall of fame, as well as a fully funded scholarship foundation to highlight Native American Indian Talent.

Contributions: FAITA is a not-for-profit trust and kindly accepts tax-deductible contributions for our scholarship program and to enhance our future objectives. Tribes, Tribal enterprises, businesses, corporations, or any individual(s) who wish to make a contribution may contact FAITA.

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