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2023 Annual Report Out Now

On these pages, we share stories of our valued community partners and all that they’re accomplishing to uphold and sustain traditional knowledge. …

Election Voter Findings and Webinar December 3!

New study funded by First Nations counters misleading data and narrative about Native American voting reported immediately after the election.…

Read our September Issue

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter is out now. Read about Apache Stronghold, Kwiyagat Community Academy, Modoc Nation, and more!…

Building a Movement for Native Justice

First Nations is identifying prevailing themes of Native justice to help guide communication and advocacy efforts toward a new narrative for a more just and fairer world.…

"Invisible No More" Available Now

New book articulates Native action, visions, and aspirations taking place in Native communities. …

National Native American Heritage Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month. This month and every month, we celebrate the ingenuity, culture, and resiliency of Native communities.  …

Our Impact

Over the last 44 years, First Nations has had a tremendous impact across Indian Country through our work in many program areas. These mid-year 2024 numbers are just part of the story.