About Sun Raven
Practical support for facilities accommodating Native American religious practice, from someone who does this work every day.
Our approach
SunRaven supports prisons and jails that need to accommodate Native American religious practice with care and consistency. The work is practical: helping staff understand what a request means, how to respond, and how ceremony, sacred items, and security can coexist.
Training is built for groups — academy classes and facility teams — not one-off consumer courses. The goal is staff who know what to do on the next shift, and facilities that meet their obligations without unnecessary friction.
Meet Atsatsa Antonio
Atsatsa Antonio is a Native American Religious Coordinator working in a correctional setting, where he facilitates spiritual practices and administers religious accommodation policy. Over eight years in this field, he has taught roughly 150 correctional academy students and delivered seven professional trainings.
He holds a professional certification from a traditional practitioners' association and is a member of the Diné Hataałii Association.
SunRaven grew out of what he saw firsthand: staff who wanted to do the right thing but had never been taught how.
Credentials & affiliations
Professional certification — traditional practitioners' association
Diné Hataałii Association member
Why this work matters
Religious practice is a protected right, and it is also one of the most effective tools for rehabilitation and facility stability. When staff understand requests, fewer situations escalate, and fewer facilities face grievances or litigation. Good accommodation takes training, not guesswork.
Our commitments
Respect
Training grounded in genuine cultural understanding, not stereotypes.
Practicality
Content built for security, schedules, and real constraints.
Lawfulness
Guidance aligned with the legal framework facilities operate under — RLUIPA, the First Amendment, and agency policy.
Clarity
Plain language and clear next steps for every audience.
Want to bring Sun Raven to your facility?
Tell us about your group and we'll send a proposal.
SunRaven training provides practical guidance and is not legal advice. Facilities should consult their own counsel on policy and compliance questions.