Support Storytelling as Medicine

Stories carry memory, truth, and responsibility. Your support helps sustain Indigenous-led filmmaking, education, and community storytelling rooted in lived experience.

Donate to support Native-led film projects, educational programs, and community screenings.

In addition to speaking and consulting, Off The Rez Story Studio sustains community-centered storytelling through donor support.

Donations directly support:

Native-led film and media projects
Educational programs and curriculum development
Community screenings and facilitated conversations
Storytelling initiatives grounded in cultural responsibility and care

Why This Work Matters

Native-led storytelling creates space for truth, accountability, and cultural continuity. It challenges narratives that have shaped public perception for generations and replaces them with stories rooted in lived experience.

Your support helps ensure this work remains community-centered, ethically produced, and accessible to the people it is meant to serve.

Thank you for supporting storytelling led with care.

Regina Dezbah Simons with Native Elder standing on Antelope Island in Utah.

$10.00
Story Supporter: Helps sustain ongoing storytelling and education

$25.00
Community Builder: Supports screenings and public dialogue

$50.00
Narrative Shifter: Contributes to film and media project development

$100.00
Legacy Partner: Supports long-term educational and creative initiatives

$500.00
Visionary Circle: Invests in Indigenous-led storytelling at scale

Custom Amount

Ongoing support helps sustain this work year-round and allow projects to grow with care and consistency.

3% Cover the Fee

Off The Rez Story is a Native-led media arts practice. Fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit status are forthcoming.

Support from Off The Rez Story Studio makes it possible to tell our stories with care, intention, and integrity. It creates space for Native voices to be seen, heard, and remembered - as living, evolving communities shaping the future.

Our Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

Transparency matters to us. Below are answers to common questions about supporting Off The Rez Story Studio.

At this time, donations to Off The Rez Story Studio are not tax-deductible. Fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit status are forthcoming. We are committed to transparency and will update supporters as this status changes.
Donations support Native-led storytelling and media work, including film development, public screenings, educational programming, workshops, and the operational costs required to sustain this work with care and integrity.
Yes. We welcome collaborators, partners, and community members interested in supporting our work. Opportunities vary by project and may include event support, screenings, educational programming, or creative collaboration. Please reach out through our contact page to connect.
Select in-kind contributions may be accepted when aligned with our mission and current needs. These may include venue space, equipment, professional services, or production resources. Please contact us to discuss potential in-kind support.
Yes. Donations may be made in honor or memory of someone meaningful to you. Please include a note with your donation or contact us so we can acknowledge it appropriately.