March is Women’s History Month
“There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a third power stronger than both, that of women.” – Malala Yousafzai Celebrating Women. Always. This Mar...
March 24, 2022
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First Nations Extends Native Language Immersion Initiative
First Nations Extends Impactful Native Language Immersion Initiative to Six Community Partners in 2022 LONGMONT, Colorado (March 17, 2022) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) recent...
March 17, 2022
First Nations Receives Support to Promote Health Equity in Colorado
$1.5 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to strengthen community-based efforts to improve health and well-being of Colorado’s Native people and communities Longmont, Colo. (March 3, 2022...
March 03, 2022
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First Nations Awards Grants to 32 Community Partners to Improve Native Food Sovereignty
First Nations Awards Grants to 32 Community Partners to Improve Native Food Sovereignty LONGMONT, Colorado (March 1, 2022) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has announced the 2021-...
March 01, 2022
10 New Indigenous Leaders Selected for Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
Cohort 2022 to Perpetuate Native Knowledge and Continue Strengthening Native Communities LONGMONT, Colo. (February 24, 2022) – The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship is entering its third year with ...
February 24, 2022
First Nations Releases 2nd Edition of Conservation Planning Guide for Native American Ranchers
New guide provides vision and actions for stewarding Native lands, improving soil health, and promoting longevity LONGMONT, Colorado (February 22, 2022) – As part of ongoing efforts to assist Native A...
February 21, 2022
Honoring the Women Paving the Path to Equity
First Nations Celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, February 16! “…asking you to give me equal rights implies that they are yours to give. Instead, I must demand that you stop trying to deny me the ri...
February 15, 2022
Celebrate Black History Month
First Nations Development Officer Marisa Page Join Us as an Ally for our African-American and Afro-Indigenous Relatives This month (and every month) First Nations stands in solidarity with our Africa...
February 10, 2022
Best Practices Released for Native Language Immersion Programs
New First Nations report details reflections and findings from 32 community partners LONGMONT, Colo. (January 27, 2022) – First Nations Development Institute today announced the release of reflections...
January 27, 2022
First Nations to Advance Work to Nurture Native Youth
New $1 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners to support programs for holistic well-being and a positive sense-of-self for Native youth Longmont, Colo. (December 22, 2021) – First Nations Deve...
December 22, 2021