Indigenous Roots Productions

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Indigenous Roots Productions

501(c)3 NGO providing opportunities for indigenous research and preservation

04/22/2026

People often first encounter Indigenous Roots Productions through a film still, a short clip, or a project update. But the work has always been broader than any one output.

IRP is built around oral history, cultural preservation, ethical collaboration, sound and music documentation, and education. The visible result may be a film, recording, workshop, or public presentation, but underneath that is a longer process of listening, preparation, relationship, and responsibility.

As we continue sharing more consistently again, this felt like an important place to pause and name the work more clearly.

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04/13/2026

Some of you have been here with Indigenous Roots Productions for years. Some of you may be newer to this page. Either way, we wanted to begin this next stretch with something simple:

We’re still here.

Even when we’ve been quieter online, the work has not stopped. Indigenous-rooted storytelling, relationship-building, editing, reflection, and the long, often unseen labor of doing this work with care have continued.

At the same time, IRP is also being built more intentionally as an organization — not only through research productions, but through the long-term work of strengthening the foundation, capacity, and stability needed to support this mission well.

IRP was never built to move fast just for visibility. It’s being built to move with intention, respect, and responsibility.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing more of what our work means, what it takes, and where we’re headed as we continue building.

For those who have stayed connected, thank you.

What part of cultural preservation matters most to you: language, story, music, or memory?

04/01/2026

Happy Assyrian New Year to the millions of us around the world! As we carry on Indigenous traditions of a nation surviving into our 6776th year, how do we engage with our identity and community?

IRP’s research suggests that actively practicing art forms - from individual works of painting to group settings of singing - proves effective as a concrete response to Statelessness.

By expressing your Assyrian experience in your desired art form you connect with your heritage and ancestors. By sharing that art, you meet and empower other Assyrians around the world.

Through art we overcome Statelessness and our roots dig even deeper 🗺️

Featured Pictured Artists:
Rabel Betshmuel, Esther Elia, Paul Batou, Shibla Betshmuel, and Personal Family Member

01/26/2026

Some of the most meaningful learning happens in rooms where listening is treated as a practice.

This reel documents moments from a research-centered gathering hosted by the Assyrian Studies Association at Arizona State University where scholars examined Assyrian life through historical, cultural, political, and diasporic frameworks.

For Indigenous Roots Productions, participating meant situating oral history and filmmaking within a broader scholarly conversation—one that values ethics, rigor, and community accountability.

To approach Assyrian studies as a living, evolving field—one shaped by theory, community knowledge, and ethical responsibility—is to honor our ancestors and our descendants as we sustain our heritage for thousands of years!

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01/14/2026

A night shaped by art, music, and shared presence.
Watering Seeds brought together artists, community, and intention — reminding us that culture grows through relationship, care, and collective effort.

Grateful to everyone who held space with us.
More to come. 🌱

.gvilla and Norma Kamwit

12/23/2025

IRP had the privilege of collaborating with some phenomenal artists over these last months thanks to the community connections happening

Here you see just a few of the profound pieces offered by artists working across mediums, memory, and material shaped this night.

Their work reflects relationships to land, ancestry, migration, and care — reminding us that Indigenous futures are carried through creativity and responsibility.

IRP and our partners are grateful for the artists who shared their work in trust and solidarity 🎨

Tagged below ⬇️

.gvilla and Norma Kamwit

12/15/2025

Community-based work is not for the faint of heart. The challenging times can be overwhelming but so too is the support of those you will meet on your journey.

At our Watering Seeds event - hosted by - IRP was surrounded by Chicagoans who recognize the power of Indigenous heritage and who act on their sense of responsibility to promote the continued success of our world’s age old nations.

To everyone who came out to listen, learn, dance, celebrate, eat together, and put their words into actions through donations - THANK YOU 🙏🏼 I was both humbled and proud to be a part of something that resonates deeply with so many!

gvilla

of course 🪘 Hurakan for bringing the ancestral sounds!

12/12/2025

This year was certainly one of growth for IRP and the has been a huge part of that!

Following reception of the Spring 2025 Cohort Grant, IRP is honored to be featured in Mockingbird Analytics’ nonprofit blog! They’ve put a spotlight on our mission, our creative approach, and the values that guide Indigenous Roots Productions forward.

Read the full interview to learn more about how we’re growing community-grounded storytelling and impact.

Link in bio: IRP’s website: Home ➡️ About ➡️ Articles

10/23/2025

So excited to present on IRP’s inaugural research film as well as the connecting papers I published during university.

Be sure to check out the full film on YouTube and come to the Assyrian Studies Symposium at ASU-Tempe tomorrow and Saturday!

09/11/2025

We are honored to share that Indigenous Roots Productions has been selected for the Mockingbird Incubator Spring 2025 Cohort Grant. 🌱

This recognition affirms the work we’ve built alongside Indigenous partners through oral history research, folkloric music, and community-led storytelling. With growing support from institutions like IRP continues building a sustainable path for Indigenous voices to lead and thrive.

Thank you to our community, narrators, and collaborators who make this work possible—we celebrate this step forward with you.

09/01/2025

🌱 More voices, more visions.
We’re excited to welcome new featured artists to Watering Seeds — where art, music, and community fuel the growth of Indigenous storytelling.

🎨✨ Experience live art, music, and connection while supporting IRP’s independent, community-led films and folkloric projects.

📅 Sept 12 • 8:30 PM • Zentli, Evanston

Event link in bio or DM for invite!

08/28/2025

If you don’t know about by Guidestar, it’s the “premier destination for nonprofits and nonprofit research.” IRP is proud to share our Platinum Transparency Seal. This is a premiere credential for a nonprofit to earn demonstrating legal compliance, program structure, and ethical finances. Go check out our Candid. profile to learn more!

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Little Rock, AR
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http://www.indigenousrootsproductions.org/

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