2026-06-02T11:09:00-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 931755170 BEAR PAWS CULTURAL ART BEAR 7632863855 PO Box 653 Hinckley MN 55037 Wanetta Thompson CEO 7632863855 2026-06-02 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X 61147 X 56707 4013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 422 45 377 5 61102 0 0 15192 42865 13297 72 66177 137603 -76501 168791 0 92290 X 112125 42107 56473 49751 193 432 168791 92290 0 0 168791 92290 At Bear Paws Cultural Art, we aim to revitalize Ojibwe cultural heritage, foster mutual understanding and respect with our neighbors, and facilitate community healing through art. Bear Paws Cultural Art is a heartfelt initiative focused on bringing Ojibwe cultural heritage back to life. Our mission extends beyond just preserving the past; we aim to build bridges with our neighbors and support healing in our community through traditional arts. We host free workshops, which are more than just classes-they're experiences that help participants reconnect with their roots and strengthen bonds across generations. Founded to address the lingering effects of historical and intergenerational trauma, Bear Paws emphasizes cultural practices that are defined by the community itself. Traditional arts serve as more than creative outlets; they are essential channels for sharing language, stories, values, and a sense of belonging. We intentionally create warm, welcoming spaces where elders, adults, and youth can learn together, side by side. Since we started our journey, over 1,200 individuals have participated in our signature program, Maadaoonidiwag, which translates to "sharing knowledge." Here, participants learn directly from Native Artists and Culture Bearers, enriching their understanding and appreciation of our history and traditions. By investing in Native Artists and Culture Bearers as our instructors, we honor the tradition of passing on knowledge, ensuring that it remains alive and vibrant for future generations. 0 0 0 Wanetta Thompson Chairman 0.5 0 Laikora Thompson Secretary 0.5 0 Robin Roatch Board Member 0.5 0 Brady Norby Board Member 0.5 0 Lana Oswaldson Treasurer 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wanetta Thompson PO Box 653 Hinckley MN 55037 7632863855 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 210486 129270 339756 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210486 129270 339756 32600 307156 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 339756 339756 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Miscellaneous Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Information Technology and Equipment;3615|Depreciation;6760|Conference Convention and Meeting Expenses;2320|Other Operating Expenses;51715|Miscellenous;1767^Total;66177^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Miscellaneous Other Assets