Tally Monteau, Hunkpati Dakota & Chippewa-Cree, brings a wealth of knowledge to the Triia Program as an artist herself. She has a background in Education and various art mediums, with a concentration in the Cultural arts field, which she hopes to cultivate while working with up & coming Indigenous Artists.
In this role, Tally will manage the Triia program, a subsidiary of NADC that was created to elevate and showcase the talents of Native American artists and tourism ventures, with support from Program Coordinator, Lili Munn. Through administrative support, teaching applications, and coordination of events, paired with fundraising and outreach initiatives, aspiring Native American artists will receive guidance to successfully launch their careers.
“Triia will focus on emerging artists and building up their art and business skills. These artists need a platform for sharing their works, and we are here to make that happen,” says Monteau.