Organization Links
Adopt-A-Native Elder Program (Navajo weavers)
A non-profit organization which enables elder Navajo (Dine') to live in the traditional manner. Financed through yarn donations, an on-line rug gallery and annual Rug Show and Sale. POB 3401, Park City, UT 84060 Phone: (435) 649-0535 e-mail: mail@anelder.org
http://www.anelder.org/
afghans for Afghans
afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that is sending hand-knit and crocheted blankets to the beleaguered people of Afghanistan.
http://www.afghansforAfghans.org/
Arizona Federation of Weavers and Spinners Guilds, Inc.
The Arizona Federation represents guilds from all over Arizona, and sponsors a biennial conference of fiber arts in even-numbered years. Newsletters subscriptions are available.
http://www.azfed.org/
Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco
Descendants Of The Incas fulfills one of the major goals of the Center For Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru: to share information with you and others about the Native American culture of the Andes. The Center's overall purpose is to help preserve and celebrate Andean textiles and assist their makers in carrying on a tradition practiced for more than 2000 years. The Center is fortunate to have Nilda Callañaupa living in Cusco, Peru serving as Project Coordinator.
http://www.incas.org
Craft Emergency Relief Fund
Without immediate help, a natural disaster, theft, fire or illness can put a craftsperson out of business. Your contribution helps provide the immediate assistance craftspeople need to get back on their feet and back to work.
http://www.craftemergency.org
Knockando Woolmill Trust
Spey Valley, Scotland. The Knockando mill has been producing woolen blankets for over 200 years, and recent efforts to raise the several million pounds necessary to restore and maintain the building and equipment have succeeded,
http://www.knockandowoolmill.org.uk/
Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA)
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit membership organization of fiber artists. Its mission is to promote the art quilt through education, professional development, exhibitions, and documentation. 2009 is its 20th anniversary, and SAQA will have over 2,300 members in 31 countries.
http://www.SAQA.com/
The Navajo Angora Goat
The Navajo Angora Goat is descended from the original angora goat brought to the New World from Turkey in the 1840s. The NAG was used to develop the colored angora breed, and now stands in danger of disappearing. Find links to supporting organizations and events and information on recording your NAG.
http://www.navajoangoragoat.org/
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect over 150 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Founded in 1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in the U.S. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock.
http://www.albc-usa.org/
Aurora Colony Handspinners' Guild
Aurora, Oregon. Our purpose is to promote awareness of the art and craft of handspinning in the community at large and to give spinners an opportunity to share, learn, educate and study.
http://auroracolonyhandspinners.com/Site/Welcome.html