House Spirit Approach
Work in progress — and proud of it
House Spirit exists for one reason: to build a permanent, community-centered home where Indigenous people and their neighbors can gather, heal, learn, and grow — together, on the land, for the long haul.
We are not a finished product. We are something better — a community in motion, laying the groundwork for something that will last far beyond any one of us.
Our primary goal right now is creating a community center that brings cultural, social, and restorative work under one roof. That is where we are focused. That is where your support goes.
Spaces like this take real investment. Land. Infrastructure. Planning. Relationships. We are actively working to secure the capital needed to make this center a reality — from land acquisition to construction to the moment we open our doors for the first time. Every phase depends on people who believe in building something that lasts.
Right now we are in the work of listening, planning, and building coalitions — making sure every decision reflects the real needs of the communities this center will serve. That means land exploration, program design, partnership development, and funding strategies built to carry us forward for years, not just months.
What you see here is work in motion. Some pieces are still forming — and that is by design. We are not rushing. We are building this the right way: thoughtfully, responsibly, and in genuine relationship with our community.
This is not a pause. This is the groundwork for lasting change.
Where We Are Headed
Once the center is established, our vision grows. We will create dedicated spaces for ceremony and spiritual practice — sweat lodges, NAC gatherings, longhouse traditions, and more.
We will expand into social services, housing support, and scholarships that open doors for the next generation.
That future is real. But it starts here, with this foundation.
If you believe in community-led solutions and long-term impact, we are asking you to stand with us — right now, at the beginning.
Capital contributions, foundation support, and major gifts directly advance the creation of this center. Your investment turns vision into land, plans into structures, and intention into a place where healing and connection can happen for generations to come.
We are building something that does not yet fully exist. That is exactly why your support matters today.
The Heart of Our Care
Dustin Florez
President
Enrolled member from the White Earth Reservation in Minnesota, as well as of Mexican and Irish decent.
Dustin was born in May of 1985 in Yakima, WA where he lived until he was 9yrs old until his family moved to Las Vegas. He lived in Las Vegas through the rest of his childhood, until he relocated to Oregon, turning 20yrs old shortly after. Throughout his teenage years, into adulthood, Dustin struggled with addiction and homelessness. He ended up in prison at the age of 21 and was released 4.5 years later. That is when he met his partner, Lydell Suppah, from the Warm Spring Reservation in Oregon. They shared similar struggles with active addiction and homelessness until he was 30years old. That is when, together, they were able to develop a connection to Creator, Culture and Community. For the last 9.5 years Dustin has dedicated his personal and professional life to giving back to the Community that saved his life, sharing his experience and even opening his home to those who need support. Doing this work is what keeps him going and is why he is proud and humbled to sit on the Board and further this work through House Spirit.
Normajean Cummings
Treasurer
Is Modoc and is an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes. She currently serves as the Treasurer for House Spirit.
Normajean has over 20 years of bookkeeping experience. Her grandmother took her under her wing at a young age, teaching her how to do the bookkeeping for her father's roofing company. Since then, Normajean has worked for fortune 500 companies, small businesses, Tribes, non-profits, and has served on other non-profit boards and ad-hoc committees.
Normajean started Red Boot Bookkeeping in 2020 and is currently the Executive Director of Klamath River Inter-Tribal Fish and Water Commission, a non-profit that she has been serving for over a decade.
Normajean is involved in environmental projects as well as serving her communities as called upon.
Dallas Cummings
Executive Director
Modoc and Pitt River descend. A true solution specialist, Dallas has been serving communities stretched over 6 states for over 10 years now. He started a construction company to better serve his communities and annually would use about 75% of his profits towards the people. After identifying how to better serve his communities him and his team developed House Spirit named after his mentor that impacted his life at a young age. "We've earned better in this life as indigenous peoples it's time to get us there; Without community I would have never made it this far. Our people deserve better" are some of the brief quotes that are true expression of his drives and passions.
Frequently Asked Questions
House Spirit is an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to healing, restoration, and cultural strength. We serve Indigenous families and community members through restorative justice, reentry support, cultural revitalization, and community-building programs rooted in Indigenous knowledge and leadership.
We serve Indigenous community members of all tribal affiliations, with a focus on individuals returning from incarceration, families experiencing trauma or separation, and communities seeking culturally rooted healing and connection.
House Spirit is guided by Indigenous leadership and built on cultural principles that center connection, healing, and accountability. We create community, strengthen identity, and honor Indigenous sovereignty.
Our restorative justice model focuses on cultural reconnection, accountability, and healing. We provide reentry support, mentoring, community healing programs, cultural engagement, and practical pathways to rebuild lives.
Your contribution supports cultural programs, reentry services, community mentoring, outreach, staffing, operations, and land acquisition to build long-term community healing spaces.
Yes. House Spirit is a registered nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Yes. Monthly giving is one of the most impactful ways to support our work and expand programming.
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