Great Promise for American Indians

Our Mission:

The mission of Great Promise for American Indians is to preserve the traditions, heritage and culture of American Indians, and to support the health and education needs of their youth and families. We do this to honor the past, and to ensure the future.

We will achieve this mission by:

supporting programs that preserve the traditions, heritage and culture of all American Indian people;
dispelling myths about American Indians, and educating the public about American Indians and their many cultures;
sponsoring and conducting the annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival;
supporting and promoting the activities of the Native American Parents Committee;
supporting the health and education needs of American Indian youth and their families; and,
networking with other groups and organizations that share our goals and values.

The organization was founded in 1991, after GPAI members returned from the historic White House Conference on American Indians. Since that time, GPAI has worked to connect the American Indian community with the public, educational institutions, museums, government agencies and corporations for a more accurate understanding of both historical and modern American Indian customs, traditions and lifestyles. Organized and incorporated in 1992, GPAI reaches beyond even state boundaries to find artists and ambassadors to carry out its mission.