OUR CORE WORK
Community Services
Cultural Revitalization
Community Services
Community is at the heart of everything the Mary Kiona Foundation does, from our pop-up food pantries to our holiday toy giveaways, we strive to provide critical resources to families in need in our community.
Housing Services
Cultural Revitalization
Community Services
With our trusted community partners, and with the support of Oregon Housing & Community Services, Mary Kiona Foundation is currently developing Permanent Supportive Housing for Veterans and their families.
Cultural Revitalization
Cultural Revitalization
Cultural Revitalization
At Mary Kiona Foundation, we harness the strength of our ancestors and the wisdom of their teachings to carry on culture and traditions, offering the community opportunities to connect, to learn, and to celebrate our heritage.
Land Back
Cultural Revitalization
Cultural Revitalization
Mary Kiona Foundation's growing Land Back Program is critical to supporting our core values of social justice, healing, economic equity, prosperity, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
Small team, BIG impact!
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Community partners working alongside and supporting the Mary Kiona Foundation to serve the community and advance our mission
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Families accessed Mary Kiona Foundation’s pop-up food pantries, in partnership with Oregon Food Bank and the Sunshine Division
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Children received new toys and games at Mary Kiona Foundation’s annual holiday toy giveaways, in partnership with Toys for Tots
OUR MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Our Mission
Mary Kiona Foundation provides accessible spaces, resources, and support to foster healing, preserve Indigenous knowledge, and strengthen the bonds of our community.
Our Vision
Our vision honors Mary Kiona's enduring legacy:
We harness the strength of our ancestors and the wisdom of their teachings to carry on culture and traditions, thereby creating the world we want for ourselves, and for our children and grandchildren.
Our Values
Mary Kiona Foundation focuses on work that supports:
- social justice, healing, and resilience
- culture, community, and accessibility
- environmental stewardship and sustainability
- economic equity and prosperity
About MARY KIONA
Mary Kiona, born in 1855, was a Yakama tribal member. She saw the first wagons appear in 1863. She also guided the first Europeans down the Cowlitz River.
Mary Kiona was an expert basket weaver.
Mary Kiona lived to be over 115 years old
OUR PARTNERS
