Logic Model Artist Directory

The Center for Native Health, supported by funding from First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) and Harrah's Cherokee Scholarship Fund, initiated the first-ever Indigenous Logic Model cohort. Building off of Executive Director Trey Adcock PhD’s time in FNDI's Community of Practice for Fundraising 2024 this four-month process centered on logic model development as a form of participatory, culturally responsive planning and evaluation. Logic modeling that is rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems can help organizations and other groups consider their mission, work, and values in culturally rooted practices while engaging stakeholders in ways that uphold tribal sovereignty.

Specifically, CNH contracted with UNC Asheville professor Dr. Ameena Batada to build a cohort of five Cherokee artists to engage in this process of learning about logic model development including graphic facilitation, illustrated note taking, and concept visualization. By building the skill set of Cherokee artists to include logic modeling and visualization CNH is aiming to build capacity within the broader EBCI community. We hope other organizations on the Qualla Boundary and in surrounding areas that are engaged in strategic planning work will employ these artists to develop logic models that are culturally relevant and collaborative.

To learn more about the Organizational Check-List for working with artists on Logic Modeling, click here