Our Name

Flatwater… The Oto Tribe gave Nebraska its name, meaning “flat water.” Flatwater Collective acknowledges that we occupy the unceded land of indigenous tribes that have cared for this land for generations and still call it home. Our name evokes our connection to the natural world and invites us to reflect on a damaging Anglo-colonial legacy of white supremacy.

Collective… Collective is a word that describes a group of people acting together, knowing it will take many to make an impact with our mission.