our mission
Our Mission is to provide meaningful programming to the community that enriches their understanding of the history and cultural traditions of Native American peoples of the Great Plains. We strive to revitalize the past through the arts and culture in order to energize the future for our youth.
Bluebird Cultural Initiative is the non-profit venture of Steve Tamayo. After more than 30 years of study and practice as an artist and educator, he began consulting educational institutions and other organizations on the history, culture and traditions of the Plains Indians.
Izzy Tamayo in Regalia.
Image Credit: David Guy Photography
Our Board of Directors
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Nicole Benegas Executive Director
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Nate Cacy Treasurer
Center for Disease Control
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Judy Haney Secretary
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Mahatma Largaespada Vice President
Latino Center of the Midlands
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Anne Steinhoff President
Founder, Steinhoff & Associates
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Rebecca Tamayo
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
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Steve Tamayo Culture Bearer
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Mary Umberger Ph.D.
Metropolitan Community College
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Kirby Williams