
How we Work
Wo’Takuye Oyate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to building community through a decolonial framework grounded in traditional principles of leadership and collective responsibility.
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While we have a Board of Directors that meets annually to provide organizational oversight, our day-to-day work is guided by a horizontal leadership model. Community members are empowered to lead and shape the development and delivery of culture-focused events, programs, and gatherings.
Led by You



You don’t need experience to get involved—there’s a place for everyone. We host monthly organizer sessions where community members come together for mutual support, collaborative planning, skill-building, and capacity building. Whether you have been organizing for years or are just getting started, we welcome you to learn, contribute, and grow alongside us.
Be an Organizer!

Lauren Nikolas

Lara Nelson

Amy LeBeau

Brooke Whitney

Jess Puente Castro
Organizers
Our Board Members
Lauren Nikolas
Executive Director & President
Amy Lebeau
Director & Secretary
Lara Nelson
Director & Vice President
Open Seat
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Joshua Nikolas
Director
Shane Anderson
Director