Pamela Kraft: In Memoriam
In memory of tribal link’s founder, Pamela Ann kraft
Pamela Kraft founded Tribal Link Foundation in 1993 as a commitment to always be present to respond to the needs of Indigenous Peoples around the world. Pamela played an active role in the United Nations NGO community in New York and beyond. She served as the Vice-Chair of the NGO Committee on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and collaborated with numerous UN departments and agencies, including the Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the UN Development Programme’s Equator Initiative, and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. In 2012, Pamela was awarded the Spirit of the UN award in honor of her dedication to advocating for Indigenous Peoples. The award is an acknowledgment of those individuals whose work is an expression of the core principles, spirit, and vision on which the United Nations was founded. Pamela, 77, passed away from a heart attack on March 14, 2021, due to post-surgery complications. This page is dedicated to her memory and legacy.
Contributions to the Pamela Kraft Memorial Fund are now being accepted. Thank you very much for your support of Pamela’s vision.
Pamela’s obituary in the NY times -
Click image BELOW TO view
Photo from Pamela’s obituary in the NY Times with Tashka Yawanawa, Yawanawa; Sachem Hawk Storm, Schaghticoke; and Pamela in 2019 at a protest march in New York City demanding more government action on climate change. Click photo to view the obituary. Photo by Chad Frischmann, via Sachem Hawk Storm
Athing Lungharwo, Tangkhul Naga with Pamela following a Project Access training session in 2019. Photo by Andy Wanning
Roberto Múkaro Borrero, Taíno; Pamela; Athing Lungharwo, Tangkhul Naga; and Nina Kantcheva Tushev following a Project Access training session in 2019. Photo by Andy Wanning
David Hircock, Aveda Corporation, Pamela Kraft, and Roberto Múkaro Borrero, Taíno, in 2007.
Pamela Kraft receives a gift from Project Access participant Leonard Mindore, Ogiek, in 2019. Photo by Andy Wanning
“I was happy to meet you, Pamela Kraft and there is so much love to you... You have many kids in different countries and it is time now to visit all of them... I love you, Pamela!”
“She was dearly loved and respected by so many across the world, which won’t be the same without you. We have lost a true supporter and warrior for our Indigenous Peoples. I wish you well in your journey into the spirit world, you will be truly missed by many! ”
“Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and the IP community. One of our greatest warriors is down but the spirit lives on to inspire many others. RIP our dear Pamela Kraft.”
“Rest in peace my beloved Pamela... His Angels are on your side as you travel into Eternity. It was wonderful knowing you. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”