Past Projects

This is only a partial listing of Red Feather’s past projects. Our projects range from a one-day installation of wheelchair ramps to the construction of straw bale homes and communal facilities.

Russell Home - June 2008

Northern Cheyenne Reservation


Despite the brutal weather, Winfield Russell’s home project was a great success.  The usual occurred: a beautiful home was built and volunteers gave selflessly to a common goal.

Home Renovation Projects - June 2007

Northern Cheyenne Reservation


Red Feather staff members returned in July from our home rehab and community-based construction projects on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana.

Duwyenie Home - September 2007

Hopi Reservation


The Red Feather trucks and trailers pulled into Montana in 2007, leaving a trickle of Hopiland sand on the highways between Bacavi and Bozeman.

Roundstone Home - June 2006

Northern Cheyenne Reservation


The Roundstone home provided a model for homeownership in the Norther Cheyenne country.

Shebola Home - September 2006

Hopi Reservation


Representation of the greatest community interest of any Red Feather build to date.

Tenakhongva Home - September 2005

Hopi Reservation


Hopi Nation’s first straw bale home on the reservation.

Turtle Mountain Enviromental Research Center - 2005

Turtle Mountain Reservation


Sustainablity, efficiency and alternatives will all be taught from within the straw bale walls of the Turtle Mountain ERC.

Crow Study Hall - July 2002

Crow Reservation


Four “Rez Protectors”, Oprah Winfrey, and Red Feather came together to make the dream of a community study hall come true.

Bear Quiver Home - July 2001

Northern Cheyenne Reservation


The first straw bale home built in the Northern Cheyenne Nation and Red Feather’s largest residential build to date.

Fastwolf Home - July 2000

Pine Ridge Reservation


A collaborative effort by several parties to give back to two Oglala elders who had raised 24 foster children.

White Home - July 1999

Crow Reservation


Red Feather’s first straw bale home.

Sierra Home - August 1998

Pine Ridge Reservation


A small one-room cabin, on the Pine Ridge Reservation, often hit with severe weather recieves a much needed update.

Horn Home - July 1997

Pine Ridge Reservation


From a one-room trailer to a secure home with dreams of a better tomorrow.

Wilbur Home - December 1997

Muckelshoot Reservation


Red Feather’s Wheelchair Ramp-A-Thon helped provide a Tulalip elder with a ramp and a deck.