2008/2009 SPONSORS

Reconnecting The Circle's 2008/2009 sponsors are listed here.

Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma The Cherokee Nation is the operating government of the Cherokee people. It is a federally recognized tribe of more than 260,000 tribal citizens, with its capital located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Employing more than 6,500 people, Cherokee Nation’s economic impact in Oklahoma and surrounding areas is more than $800 million annually. Website: www.cherokee.org Cherokee Nation of OK
 
Chickasaw Nation Website: www.chickasaw.net Chickasaw Nation
 
George Kaiser Family Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation
 
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma The Choctaws' thirst for knowledge and their drive to succeed have brought them from the tragedy of the Trail of Tears in the 1800s to being one of the most prosperous entities in the nation. While using every opportunity to generate profits to help fund health care services, social programs and educational opportunities for 190,000 members, Tribal leaders have not forgotten their rich history. Programs teaching the language reach out to schools and colleges throughout Southeastern Oklahoma as well as community classes in four states. Artwork, social dancing, traditional weddings, storytelling and cultural demonstrations also help keep the Chahta way alive. Website: www.choctawnation.com Choctaw Nation of OK
 
Seminole Tribe of Florida Website: www.seminoletribe.com Seminole Tribe of FL
 
Paul W. Critchlow Paul W. Critchlow
 
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Website: www.oneidanation.org Oneida Tribe
 
National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Website: www.indiangaming.org NIGA
 
Trillium Asset Management Corporation For twenty-five years and with $1 billion in assets under management, Trillium Asset Management Corporation (“Trillium”) has been a leader in social and environmental investing. Trillium offers investors the strongest combination of personalized service, a history of competitive investment results, and a long and unique tradition of committed social activism. Clients include high net worth families, foundations, churches, endowments, and Native American tribes. Shareholder activism on social and environmental issues has included supporting indigenous peoples. Website: www.trilliuminvest.com Trillium Asset Management
 
Walden Asset Management Walden Asset Management Since 1975, Walden has been a leader and innovator in responsible investing, never losing sight that our clients entrust us to deliver positive results on both their financial and social investment objectives. Our investment team, which is integrated with Boston Trust, has developed an investment philosophy that emphasizes careful consideration of asset allocation and portfolio diversification, along with a focus on financially strong companies. This approach has resulted in competitive investment performance over the long term, characterized by participation in rising markets and conservation of assets in declining markets. Website: www.waldenassetmgmt.com Walden Asset Management
 
Chugach Alaska Corporation Following passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1971, Chugach Alaska Corporation (CAC) was established as an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. The shareholders of CAC are composed of three distinct cultures - Aleut, Eskimo, and Indian - which settled the region over many centuries. Those of Aleut or Eskimo descent are the prominent Native culture in the area. Indian cultures in the region include the Eyak, Athabaskan, and the Tlingit. Website: www.chugach-ak.com Chugach Alaska Corporation
 
Gary Janetti Gary Janetti
 
Eric Krock Eric Krock
 
Susan S. White Website: www.oneidanation.org Susan S. White
 
Danielle Gaines Website: Danielle Gaines
 
Ho-chunk, Inc. Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the economic development arm of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our immediate mission is a simple one – to use the Tribe's various economic and legal advantages to develop and operate successful Tribally-owned business enterprises and to provide jobs for Tribal members. Such businesses are being developed both on and off the Winnebago reservation. The long-term mission of Ho-Chunk is to provide the Tribe with a large enough income stream from its business operations to enable the Tribe to reach total economic self-sufficiency. Website: www.hochunkinc.com Ho-Chunk, Inc.
 
Joan Egyes Joan Egyes
 
Felicia Janetti Felicia Janetti