Rematriation Magazine

What Rematriation Magazine does

Rematriation Magazine is an Indigenous women-led non-profit media and community organization founded in 2016, operating with a small team of 1-10 staff. Its core offering is a digital publication that combines articles, podcasts (including interviews with figures such as U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo), and video content centered on Haudenosaunee and broader Indigenous culture, matrilineality, and community wellness. The organization supplements its digital media output with in-person and virtual programming, including Sisterhood Gatherings focused on wellness restoration, the Rematriated Voices film screening series hosted at WCNY PBS and distributed via PBS, the Media Garden creator network for Haudenosaunee digital media makers, and the annual Haudenosaunee & Indigenous Matrilineality Symposium.

The underlying technology stack is a standard digital media platform built around a Squarespace-hosted website (rematriation.org), with content distributed through podcasts, Vimeo video hosting, Twitter/X social channels, and PBS broadcast partnerships. There is no proprietary software product, API, or AI component; the technical differentiation lies in the curation and cultural framing of content rather than in technology itself. Sub-brands including Our Sisters' Stories, Indigenously You!, Rematriated Voices, and Media Garden function as editorial verticals within a unified content ecosystem.

Rematriation operates a donation-based non-profit revenue model, with no paid products, services, or pricing tiers. Revenue is generated through charitable donations solicited via a prominent "Donate" navigation item on the website and likely through grants and event-related fundraising (symposiums, gatherings). The organization's primary audience is Indigenous women seeking cultural reconnection and matrilineal leadership pathways, with a secondary audience of allies and the general public consuming educational content. Operational geography centers on the Northeastern United States (Haudenosaunee territory), with content reach extending globally through digital channels. The organization is led by Kaluhyanu:wes Michelle Schenandoah (Oneida, Wolf Clan) and operates without disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or venture backing.

Name

Rematriation Magazine

Website

https://rematriation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rematriation Magazine is an Indigenous women-led non-profit that produces a digital publication, podcasts, videos, and in-person gatherings focused on Haudenosaunee and Indigenous matrilineality, culture, and community wellness, funded primarily through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Cultural Media

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Media Archives, Libraries & Content Preservation (MPABADAL)

Keywords

• Indigenous media
• Cultural storytelling
• Nonprofit publishing
• Community organizing
• Women-led media

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a non-profit, accepting donations through its website. The site features a prominent 'Donate' navigation item and the organization hosts events like the 2025 Symposium that likely serve fundraising purposes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rematriation Magazine is an Indigenous women-led digital publication and community organization that produces articles, podcasts, and videos on Haudenosaunee and Indigenous culture, matrilineality, and community wellness. The organization hosts Sisterhood Gatherings, the annual Haudenosaunee and Indigenous Matrilineality Symposium, and the Rematriated Voices public screening series in partnership with PBS, while operating the Media Garden network that connects Haudenosaunee digital media creators.

Product overview

Rematriation Magazine is a digital publication led by Indigenous women focused on connecting, representing, and educating around Indigenous culture and matrilineality. The platform operates as a unified content ecosystem comprising the core publication with multiple content sections (Our Sisters' Stories, including Indigenous Women's Voices Series, Water Stories, and Honor Stories), community programs (Sisterhood Gatherings and Media Garden), event programming (2025 Symposium and Rematriated Voices Screening Series), and multimedia content (podcasts, videos, and articles). The organization functions as a media and community-building platform rather than a traditional SaaS product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rematriated Voices: A film screening series featuring Indigenous voices and stories, with events held at venues like WCNY PBS
• Media Garden
• Indigenously, You!
• Our Sisters' Stories
• Sisterhood Gatherings

Products and services

• Rematriation Magazine A digital publication led by Indigenous women that shares stories, podcasts, videos, and articles focused on Haudenosaunee and Indigenous culture, matrilineality, and community wellness.
• Rematriation Podcast Audio content featuring interviews with Indigenous leaders and storytellers, including episodes with Joy Harjo (U.S. Poet Laureate) and discussions on seed rematriation and water protection.
• Rematriated Voices Screening Series A public film screening series featuring Indigenous filmmakers and stories, with events held at venues such as WCNY PBS in Syracuse, New York, and distributed nationally through PBS.
• Haudenosaunee and Indigenous Matrilineality Symposium An annual symposium focused on Haudenosaunee and Indigenous matrilineality, bringing together scholars, activists, and community members.
• Sisterhood Gatherings Community gatherings organized by Rematriation that support Indigenous women in the restoration of individual, family, and community-based wellness, including the Rekindling the Fire of Our Sisterhood gathering.

Quantifiable outcome

• One Year Around the Sun newsletter milestone achieved following April 2024 Rekindling the Fire of Our Sisterhood gathering under total solar eclipse

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WCNY PBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCNY PBS in Syracuse, New York serves as the host venue for the Rematriated Voices public screening series. The partnership provides broadcast and event infrastructure for Indigenous film content produced by Rematriation, including a March 31st screening featuring Indigenous snacks and panel discussions with cast and crew.
• PBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRematriated Voices content is featured on PBS, providing national broadcast reach for Indigenous storytelling and cultural content produced by Rematriation.
• Indigenous Concepts ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization providing Indigenous cultural consultation services, listed on the Partners page of the Rematriation website.
• The Aunties DandelionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on the Partners page, representing an Indigenous women's collective or community organization.
• The Shine NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian-based Indigenous women's network, listed as a partner organization on the Rematriation website.
• Native Women in Film (Why We Wear Red)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Native Women in Film's Why We Wear Red conversation series, a platform for Indigenous women's voices in film.
• Awe CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTy Largo of Awe Collective worked with logo contest winner Victoria Ransom (Mohawk Nation Wolf Clan) to finalize Rematriation's new logo design, demonstrating creative partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PBS: The U.S. public broadcaster that distributes Rematriated Voices content. Comparable as a public broadcasting platform with significant Indigenous programming, and a strategic distribution partner rather than a direct competitor.
• High Country News: An independent nonprofit news organization covering the Western United States including Indigenous communities and land issues. Comparable to Rematriation as a nonprofit media outlet producing long-form Indigenous-relevant journalism with a broader geographic scope.
• Ms. Magazine: A long-running feminist nonprofit publication producing women's storytelling, podcasts, and educational content. Comparable to Rematriation as a women-led nonprofit media organization, though focused on broader feminist rather than Indigenous-specific issues.

Direct peers

• Bioneers: An Indigenous-rooted nonprofit media and conference organization focused on regenerative culture and ecological wisdom. Comparable to Rematriation for its Indigenous-led content production, annual gathering programming, and nonprofit media model.
• The Aunties Dandelion: An Indigenous women's collective and Rematriation partner organization. Comparable as a peer Indigenous women-led community organization with overlapping cultural programming and audience.
• Cultural Survival: An Indigenous-led nonprofit that supports Indigenous rights through media, advocacy, and public education. Directly comparable to Rematriation as a mission-aligned nonprofit producing Indigenous storytelling content for awareness and ally-building.
• Indian Country Today: A major Native American news and storytelling outlet covering Indigenous communities. Highly comparable to Rematriation as both produce Indigenous-centered journalism, podcasts, and digital content for similar audiences.
• The Shine Network: A Canadian-based Indigenous women's network listed as a partner of Rematriation. Directly comparable as a peer Indigenous women's organization producing content and community programming for similar audiences.

Regional players

• Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN): Canada's Indigenous-led national broadcaster producing original Indigenous film, TV, and digital content. Comparable to Rematriation as a culturally-grounded media organization serving Indigenous audiences, though operating at much larger scale and primarily in Canada.

Emerging players

• Native Women in Film: An Indigenous women's film organization operating the 'Why We Wear Red' conversation series, a Rematriation partner. Comparable as a narrower-scope Indigenous women's media platform focused specifically on film industry representation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/pbs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rematriation501c3

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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