There's a positive trend in the air as the face of philanthropy is changing. Communities of color are giving more often and in larger amounts than ever before.
First Nations believes that to revitalize Native communities, one thing they need to do is strengthen the capacity and capabilities of their existing nonprofit organizations and create new community based nonprofits. To that end, we help them by providing grants, technical assistance and training. In fact, over our history, we have supported hundreds of projects that revitalize Native communities while integrating social empowerment and economic strategies.
President Obama last year proclaimed April as "Financial Literacy Month," a time to highlight the importance of financial education for all Americans. For April 2012's observance, First Nations Development Institute wants to spotlight some Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that are leaders in providing financial education and access to affordable credit.
Indigenous people are acutely aware of their strong connections and interrelationships with the land, water, air, plants and animals. At First Nations Development Institute, we believe there is an obligation to retain this cultural identity and the wisdom of our ancestors.
According to the Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture, livestock and agriculture have always been key to the evolution of Navajo (Diné) society, economy and in its development as a sovereign Nation. Livestock ownership and agriculture are "timeless symbols of...
First Nations Development Institute is conducting research on successful practices and promoting expansion of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites that serve reservation communities. This effort will help ensure economic security for Native families.
