Our Mission

From the Great Grandson, President of Pretty Shield, William Snell, Jr.

The Pretty Shield Foundation (PSF) seeks to empower others through cultural awareness, teaching, education, promoting health lifestyles, encouraging self-fulfillment in the community, and thus allowing one’s goodness and strength to blossom. The rich diversity of cultures makes a more interesting and beautiful world to live in.

The Pretty Shield Foundation is using lighted lodges (teepees) as symbols to “light our pathway in our journey in life”, encouraging healing and strengthening of self through purpose, meaning and hope.

Our Programs

The primary purpose of the Pretty Shield Foundation is to help in the development of innovative approaches to meeting the needs of families and individuals.

The Pretty Shield Foundation is using lighted lodges (teepees) as symbols to “light our pathway in our journey in life”, encouraging healing and strengthening of self through purpose, meaning and hope.
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PSF has expertise in family reunification & permanency using such programs as the Families First Program (Equine Assisted Wellness).
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This service is generally mandatory for most Human Services and Education agencies.
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PSF uses the term “leader” for everyone (Youth or Adults) involved with this service.
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Programs including Two Worlds Cultural Immersion Camp.
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Pretty Shield Foundation

Dedicated to joyful and bountiful living for Native American people.

Methodology:

The Pretty Shield Foundation uses three primary areas of expertise to serve and support families and individuals to achieve a joyful and bountiful existence.  These are

  • American Indian & First Nation cultural values,
  • developing a purposeful and meaningful relationship, and
  • responsible and accountable leadership…

The Pretty Shield Foundation continues the legacy of our ancestors by serving and encouraging First Nation People to walk a healthy pathway to reaching their highest potential.

(406) 861-6223