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The Sunbird Society empowers organizations, small informal formations, and individuals in the preservation of indigenous knowledge systems.

We empower individuals and groups that advance decolonial historiography and praxis.

initiatives

(01) Oral History Projects

We support oral history interviews and projects to capture and preserve the voices, stories, and experiences of community members and indigenous knowledge holders.

(02) Digital Archives

We work with individuals and groups in digital archiving projects create accessible, searchable repositories of historical documents, photographs, recordings, and cultural artifacts.

(03) Histography & Research

We help others engage in rigorous historical research and documentation, exploring untold stories and alternative narratives that challenge conventional historical accounts.

(04) Cultural Preservation

Our philosophy focuses on safeguarding indigenous knowledge systems, traditional practices, and cultural heritage for future generations.

(05) Community Engagement

We collaborate directly with communities to ensure their voices are centered in the documentation and preservation of their own histories and knowledge.

(06) Educational Outreach

Through our own and our parnters' workshops, presentations, and educational programs, we share our findings and methods to promote historical awareness and preservation skills.

praxis

(01) Decolonial Approach

We center indigenous ways of knowing and challenge colonial narratives by prioritizing community voices and traditional knowledge systems in our documentation work.

(02) Community-Centered Practice

Our work is guided by the communities we serve, ensuring that they maintain ownership and control over their stories, histories, and cultural heritage.

(03) Rigorous Methodology

We employ scholarly research methods while remaining flexible to accommodate diverse cultural protocols and knowledge-sharing traditions.

(04) Ethical Stewardship

We practice responsible archiving with deep respect for sacred knowledge, ensuring appropriate access controls and community consent at every step.

(05) Intergenerational Vision

Our preservation work is designed to serve both current and future generations, creating lasting resources that honor the past while supporting ongoing cultural continuity.

(06) Collaborative Spirit

We work in partnership with historians, community elders, cultural practitioners, and scholars to create comprehensive and authentic historical records.