First Nations Launches the My Green Campaign
The My Green campaign is dedicated to teaching Native American youth receiving Minor’s Trust payments how to better manage their “Big Money.” First Nations Launches the My Green Campaign
Native Foods Resource Center
A new online resource is now available for those involved in Native food systems and agricultural efforts, and/or those who are aiming for better health and nutrition for their families and communities. Native Foods Resource Center
First Nations Knowledge
Join us for a series of educational webinars for Native Americans who are involved in food-systems work and agriculture, plus those who lead or work for Native nonprofit organizations. First Nations Knowledge
Doctor’s Orders: Financial Advice
“Dr. Per Cap” has lots of free (but highly valuable) financial advice for Native Americans. He’s not really a doctor, but he sure knows his stuff! Doctor’s Orders: Financial Advice
New Indian Giver Newsletter
Latest issue of Indian Giver newsletter is now out! Read about some of our current projects that are helping revitalize Native communities. New Indian Giver Newsletter
Native American Business Development
Native Asset-Building Partnership Project
First Nations Development Institute launched the Native Asset-Building Partnership Project (NABPP) to help tribes develop tools and infrastructure for control of their assets. Native American Business Development
Combating Predatory Lending
Native American Family Economic Security
Native American Family Economic Security: Linking Asset-Building Programs in Indian Country is a two-year project that works to develop, strengthen and expand programs/services that build the family economic security of Native communities through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites. Combating Predatory Lending
Financial & Investor Education
"$pending Frenzy” Gives Experiential Learning
First Nations and the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians held four financial reality fairs called "$pending Frenzy" for more than 130 students from six Western Shoshone tribes. It helped prepare them to responsibly handle trust settlement payments when they turn 18. Financial & Investor Education
Native American Foods & Health
Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative
First Nations launched the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (NAFSI) to help tribes and Native communities strengthen their local food systems, improve health and nutrition, and build food security. This initiative helps Native communities develop innovative agricultural and food security projects. Native American Foods & Health
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Strengthening Native American Nonprofits
Native Youth & Culture Fund
At First Nations, we believe that Native youth represent the future of Native communities, and that their health and well-being determines the future of their communities overall. By investing in youth, and giving them a sense of place and tradition in their community, a community is ensured that it will have bright and capable future leaders. Strengthening Native American Nonprofits
Native American Business Development
Featured Project: Native Asset-Building Partnership
Combating Predatory Lending
Featured Project: Native Family Economic Security
Financial & Investor Education
Featured Project: “$pending Frenzy”
Native American Foods & Health
Featured Project: Native Agriculture and Food
Strengthening Native American Nonprofits
Featured Project: Native Youth & Culture Fund
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