Our Mission
The Firekeeper Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to reducing suicide rates among the Blackfeet Nation and other Indigenous communities in Montana. Suicide rates are significantly higher on American Indian reservations compared to non-reservation towns, and those rates continue to climb each year. This stark reality underscores our mission to illuminate this pressing concern while fostering a culture of support and resilience for our loved ones.
By engaging with the most at-risk age groups in Indian Country and empowering them to embrace new coping mechanisms, we aim to keep the sacred flame of life alive, ensuring that every young person within our Tribal communities feels valued, connected, and equipped to thrive. Together, we envision a future where every Native American community in Montana has access to sustainable mental health resources and support, leading to a significant decrease in suicidal behavior.
Firekeeper and Fire In The Mountains Collaboration
We’ve partnered with the Fire in the Mountains festival in our mission to reduce suicidal distress in Indian Country. We’ve already established critical programming and support efforts in Browning, MT and we’ve only just begun.
We love heavy metal and hardcore, and we believe heavy music has the power to connect us while providing unique coping potential. Our favorite musical styles also offers opportunities to process difficult life experiences.
Because of our alignment, FITM has graciously offered The Firekeeper Alliance the opportunity to curate a special set at Fire in the Mountains ‘25 with one of our favorite bands of all time; a band that espouses our mission and represents what we’re all about.
The Firekeeper Alliance Presents CONVERGE at Fire in the Mountains - 2025.
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Please consider donating to The Firekeeper Alliance.
Any amount is appreciated and your dollars will help us initiate indigenized suicide prevention efforts
in Tribal communities in Montana.