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Native Fashion and Sovereignty
Join us for Native Fashion and Sovereignty to explore how authentic Native fashion contributes to Native narrative change. We'll share how you can support Native designers and artists, and we'll also examine how Native nations are using their sovereignty to protect Native designs while advancing economic development through fashion. Read More
Governance Can Help Us Prepare for the Next Winter Storm
While many of us were distracted by the holidays and the never ending task of sidewalk clearing a few weeks ago, a major winter storm wreaked havoc on Native nations sharing geography with South Dakota. National and international headlines read, “Thousands are trapped on Pine Ridge Reservation” (MPR News) and… Read More
Cultural Appropriation and Wellness Guide
From yoga to “smudge kits,” wellness is on trend right now. While wellness practices can help us to unwind and de-stress, they also raise major questions about cultural appropriation and theft from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities. Read More
Centering Indigenous Joy
As we wrap up the year, we’re centering Indigenous joy as we continue to create positive change. Indigenous joy is good medicine. It helps us heal, build, and connect our communities. We spoke with a few of our Cohort 12 Native Nation Rebuilders about what Indigenous joy looks like… Read More
Sovereignty’s Best Friend
Systems change work can be hard work, and our Rez dogs are always there to keep us grounded. They are truly sovereignty’s best friend! Our 2022 Give to the Max Day campaign highlights the work Indigenous changemakers in our network are doing to strengthen sovereignty. Plus, it features Rez… Read More
What is Native nation rebuilding?
The Native nation rebuilding framework helps Native nations thrive. In this video, we explain the framework and how to put it into action. Read More
Give to the Max Day 2022
When the going gets ruff, Rez dogs are truly sovereignty’s best friend Join us for our 2022 Give to the Max Day campaign featuring our best friends – Rez dogs! Systems change work can be hard work, and our Rez dogs are always there to keep us grounded. Donate to Native… Read More
Indigenous representation: federal appointments
As we look toward the start of Native American Heritage Month in November, we’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of Indigenous representation and visibility. Unfortunately, many of our major institutions–from pop culture to government–exclude modern-day Indigenous voices (or only choose to highlight them during months like… Read More
Indigenous Representation Matters
For too long, many major institutions have excluded Indigenous people. Exclusion is harmful: it fuels invisibility, perpetuates negative stereotypes, and limits Indigenous communities’ ability to thrive. Indigenous people are working to build visibility and power across all sectors. They’re making their voices heard and pushing for Indigenous representation… Read More