Totem Star

Our Mission

Totem Star supports a diverse community of young recording artists learning music and life skills through mentorship and meaningful relationships. Our work in the studio and on the stage fosters growth in collaboration, leadership, and self-identity.

Our Vision

Totem Star envisions a more just society where all young people have access to music learning opportunities and youth voice is championed in support of healthy, engaged, and productive young people using music as a universal language.

Our Core Values

• We champion youth voice by any means necessary
• We strive for love, community connection, meaningful relationships, and musical joy
• We know that the youth right now are the truth right now
• We acknowledge that artists are invaluable to our communities
• We center Black, Indigenous, and communities of color
• We actively practice anti-racism by educating ourselves on how systemic racism has and continues to show up, holding ourselves accountable, and centering the liberation of Black and Indigenous people
• We are equity focused
• We value community-centric fundraising practices