Weaving Dreams, Preserving Heritage

The Dreamweaver Collective, formally known as The Dreamweaver Heritage Collective, Inc., is a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving, protecting, and celebrating the living cultural heritage of Mindanao, Philippines, with a particular focus on Tboli arts, traditions, and craftsmanship.

We create opportunities for Indigenous traditions, stories, and cultural knowledge to be valued, shared, and passed on to future generations.

Through cultural education, community programs, artisan partnerships, exhibitions, workshops, and events, we connect people with Indigenous and Filipino heritage in meaningful ways.

Tboli culture is a living heritage that embodies a people’s identity, history, and sense of belonging. As people move through the world, connecting with their heritage helps them remain rooted in who they are and carry that knowledge forward for future generations.

TDC’s connection to Tboli culture began in Lake Sebu, the birthplace and early childhood home of our founder, Cecille Castillon-Weinstein. What started as a personal commitment to give back grew into partnerships with local artisans and cultural bearers. Their artistry, knowledge, and aspirations continue to shape our work.

Yes. We actively engage with artisans, cultural bearers, community members, and cultural organizations. We consult with and receive guidance from elders, tribal leaders, and community leaders, ensuring that our work is informed by their knowledge, priorities, and aspirations.

Our work is rooted in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines.

In the United States, our cultural programs and events are primarily held in New York’s Hudson Valley. Through artisan stories, textile displays, cultural performances, workshops, and community conversations, we bring Filipino American and broader communities together to connect with the arts, traditions, and people of Mindanao.

You can attend our events, donate to support our programs and initiatives, learn from the cultural resources we share, collaborate with us, or help us share and amplify the stories, traditions, and cultural heritage we work to preserve.