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Transitions and Growth at First Nations

Transitions and Growth at First Nations This month, First Nations announced that Raymond Foxworth, Ph.D., First Nations’ Vice President of Grantmaking, Development, and Communications, will be startin...

March 28, 2023

Press Release

Keeping Native Languages Alive: First Nations Invests in 10 Native Language Immersion Programs

LONGMONT, Colorado (March 28, 2023) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced the awarding of 10 grants to Native-led organizations and tribes working to preserve Indigenou...

March 27, 2023

Thought Leadership

It’s Always Time to Celebrate Women – the Divine Feminine, Creator and Mother

Pictured above: An honor dance in Pawnee America. It’s been said that Mother Earth was the first Indigenous woman. After all, she is the original life giver, the first ancestor of us all—from microsco...

March 06, 2023

First Nations VP Takes on New Role to Support Indigenous Knowledge Leaders

Congratulations, Raymond Foxworth! Raymond Foxworth, Ph.D. Dear Friends, Supporters, and Allies, First Nations is honored to announce that Raymond Foxworth, Ph.D., First Nations’ Vice President of Gra...

March 05, 2023

Press Release

First Nations Announces 2023 Cohort of Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellows

10 Indigenous Leaders Selected to Perpetuate Native Knowledge and Continue Strengthening Native Communities LONGMONT, Colo. (February 28, 2023) – First Nations Development (First Nations) has announce...

February 27, 2023

Press Release

First Nations Moves Forward with Indigenous Partnership to Advance Conservation

LONGMONT, Colorado (February 23, 2023) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) released updates today on its Indigenous Partnership to Advance Native American Communities and Producers p...

February 22, 2023

First Nations Brings Together Native Farmers and Ranchers to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Supply Chain in Indian Country

Apprenticeship Network Launches to Provide Support to 30 Native American Beginning Farmers and Ranchers LONGMONT, Colorado (February 15, 2023) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) to...

February 14, 2023

Celebrating the Life of an Important Civil Rights Activist

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day is February 16! “Even after having years of history to look at and learn from, men of today still have to be reminded of basic rights that everyone deserves. People still ac...

February 12, 2023

Seeking a Beloved Community in 2023 and Beyond

In the wake of Monday’s celebration, and as we move into a new year with new opportunities, we at First Nations are inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vision of a beloved comm...

January 18, 2023

First Nations Awards Over $2.4 Million in Funding to Address Climate Change and Promote Environmental Justice

LONGMONT, Colorado (January 18, 2023) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has announced the 25 Native community partners to receive support to conduct and operationalize climate chan...

January 17, 2023