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Community Tiered Approach to Conservation Planning: Strengthening Capacity of Native Producers & Communities

The goal of the Community Tiered Approach to Conservation Planning project was to create an adaptable process for Native American…

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2019 Annual Report

The 2019 Annual Report is coming soon, and 2019 financial information is available here. Audited Financial Statements

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Previous Webinars in 2020

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Supporting Community Intellectuals and Partnerships in Native Communities

In 2018, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), with generous support from the Henry Luce Foundation (Luce), launched an unprecedented…

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Native Language Immersion Initiative Years 1 & 2 Outcomes Report

NLII Years 1&2 Outcomes Oct. 2019

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Aetna Foundation Grant Final Evaluation

The impact of food environments on the nutrition and overall health of Native communities is in need of more holistic…

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2018 Annual Report

Our 2018 Annual Report is out. Click the “Download File” button below the cover image at right to download it.…

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Food Sovereignty: California – Policy Considerations for California Native Communities in 2019

California tribes are unique in geography, language, land, air, water and cultural resource issues. The land bases of California tribes…

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Leveraging Native Lands, Sovereignty and Traditions: Models and Resources for Tribal Ecological Stewardship

This report showcases tribal models of culturally appropriate and values-centered development in which tribes are leveraging their lands and sovereignty…

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Positive Pathways: A Landscape Analysis of Programs Serving Native American Boys and Young Men

The My Brother’s Keeper Initiative, launched in 2014, sparked increased conversation and funding to boys and men of color on…

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Increasing Ecological Stewardship of Tribal Lands, Natural Resources and Historical Sites

In November 2018, First Nations Development Institute convened representatives of 15 tribes and Native nonprofit organizations alongside natural resource professionals…

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Investing in Native Youth: Grantmaking Trends from the Native Youth and Culture Fund 2015-2017

This report updates grantmaking trends under First Nations’ Native Youth and Culture Fund (NYCF) for the years 2015 through 2017.…