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Power to Fundraise: Investing in Native Development Capacity

The NFCoP project team included First Nations’ core NFCoP project staff, the NFCoP program designer, facilitator, and trainer, and the NFCoP advisors.
At the back end of every organization is the development component — the internal system of fundraising, donor engagement, and donor stewardship... More

  • Eesha and Liya meet online for their fundraising efforts, United Against COVID-19. Together, the high school sophomores raised $4,000 to support Native communities.
    Teens Donate Funds Where They See the Most Need

    When coronavirus hit the nation, future high school sophomores Eesha Neunaha and Liya Chen knew they wanted to do something to help. Calling on connections, resources, and innovation, they began collecting masks and funds. But, from there, the question soon … More

  • The Wikosa/Wiciyenna Dance Regalia Project builds on Dakota Wichoan's established youth outreach efforts, including the Koska Boys Leadership Program and the Wikosa & Wiciyenna Girls Leadership Program.
    Dressed to Dance: Fostering Dakota Culture and Pride

    For one Dakota community in Minnesota, where youth are prone to low self-esteem, bad influences and suicide, something great is happening. Young people are designing and making their own regalia, reconnecting with their culture and an art form at risk … More

  • Cover art depicts the creativity and culture behind the Youth Podcast Network.
    Podcasts Connect Youth for a Brighter Salish Future

    It started over lunch at an ice cream parlor. From there it grew to a communications platform, a podcast series designed to unite generations on issues that, left ignored, could increase division and compromise the strength of the Salish culture. … More

With the new technology, oysters can grow exponentially in size, going from tiny specks to the size of a quarter in just a few weeks.

Sustaining Shellfish for the S’Klallam People as a Matter of Policy

On the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation, shellfish and other aquatic life are part of the economy, nutrition, identity, and culture of the S’Klallam people. Unfortunately, though, threats to these resources from environmental impacts, over-harvesting, and increases in population have affected … More

The tenacious teachers of the Akwesasne Freedom School in Hogansburg, New York.

Passing Down Language by Teaching the Teachers

At the Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS), the ideal teachers are home-grown – cultivated from the Akwesasne community, fluent in the Mohawk language, and trained to teach in the way the Mohawk learn best. Now, through a Teacher Training program, funded … More

Red says he owns many pieces of art reflecting the buffalo. One favorite is this metal buffalo skull sculpture created by Red’s son Steve.

A 30-Year Journey to Bring Back Bison

When a storm comes in, the powerful buffalo can be seen facing the wind – resilient and steadfast in its strength. In much the same way, Charles “Red” Gates and his collaborators and partners throughout Indian Country have stood strong … More

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