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November 27, 2024

New Study Funded by First Nations Development Institute Counters Misleading Data and Narrative about Native American Voting Reported Immediately after the Election
November 21, 2024

Working with Purpose: Stewarding My Native Lands
September 29, 2024

First Nations Celebrates New Building in Albuquerque
July 22, 2024

First Nations Names JoAnn Melchor as Vice President of Development
February 16, 2024

First Nations Selects 11 New Indigenous Leaders in 5th Year of Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
February 16, 2024

First Nations Showcases Tribal Ecological Stewardship Strategies
February 07, 2024

Living a Civil Rights Legacy
January 31, 2024

First Nations Remembers Former Board Member N. Scott Momaday
December 07, 2023

First Nations Invests in Next Generation of Native Food and Agriculture Leaders
December 04, 2023

Honoring Time-Old Traditions through Mission-Focused Fashion
November 30, 2023

Elevating Community-Led Climate Action and Environmental Justice
November 30, 2023

First Nations Shines Light on Native-led Climate Strategies
November 17, 2023

California Tribes to Advance Native Food Sovereignty and Local Food Systems
October 18, 2023

As Ocean People, We Will Sail On
October 05, 2023

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
August 23, 2023

The Result Of… Having Places to Go
July 27, 2023

The Result Of… My Experience with Conservation Planning
June 29, 2023

The Result Of…
June 29, 2023

New Look, New Energy
June 23, 2023

Upholding ICWA: A Deeper Look at SCOTUS’s Important Ruling
June 07, 2023

Join Us In Support of the LGTBQIA2S+ Community
May 23, 2023

Native American Grants to Support Access to Health
May 08, 2023

Native Nonprofit Day is May 19!
May 04, 2023

Native Women: Sing Your Songs of Strength
May 01, 2023

Latest Instagram Posts
April 20, 2023

Every Day is Earth Day – Join us in Calling for Native-Led Solutions to Climate Change
April 06, 2023

Community Partners Take Action on Climate Change
March 29, 2023

Transitions and Growth at First Nations
March 28, 2023

Keeping Native Languages Alive: First Nations Invests in 10 Native Language Immersion Programs
March 07, 2023

It’s Always Time to Celebrate Women – the Divine Feminine, Creator and Mother
March 06, 2023

First Nations VP Takes on New Role to Support Indigenous Knowledge Leaders
February 28, 2023

First Nations Announces 2023 Cohort of Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellows
February 23, 2023

First Nations Moves Forward with Indigenous Partnership to Advance Conservation
February 15, 2023

First Nations Brings Together Native Farmers and Ranchers to Strengthen Local and Regional Food Supply Chain in Indian Country
February 13, 2023

Celebrating the Life of an Important Civil Rights Activist
January 19, 2023

Seeking a Beloved Community in 2023 and Beyond
January 18, 2023

First Nations Awards Over $2.4 Million in Funding to Address Climate Change and Promote Environmental Justice
January 13, 2023

Spotlight on Climate Resiliency in Indian Country Community Partners
December 20, 2022

Supporting Indigenous-led Approaches to Protecting Marine Resources in the Bering Sea
December 15, 2022

Spotlight on Green Jobs in Indian Country Community Partners
November 23, 2022

Take the Time to Honor and Celebrate Our Native Truth
November 10, 2022

How to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
October 27, 2022

That Indian Princess Costume is Not Honoring Native Culture
September 29, 2022

Why I Support ICWA
September 28, 2022

Apply Now for Funding to Support Native Language Immersion Programs
September 08, 2022

Protect Our Indian Children
August 04, 2022

First Nations Honors World Breastfeeding Week
August 03, 2022

First Nations Awards 12 Grants to Help Protect California-based Tribal Lands
July 21, 2022

Grants Awarded to Support Native Food Pantries
July 13, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous Contributions in Sports
June 15, 2022

‘Gather’ Film Wins James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award
June 09, 2022

First Nations Advances Native Lands Stewardship Program With New Director
June 08, 2022

June is Pride Month
April 28, 2022

National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, April 29 to May 5
April 27, 2022

Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
April 20, 2022

Native Nonprofit Day is May 20!
March 24, 2022

March is Women’s History Month
March 17, 2022

First Nations Extends Native Language Immersion Initiative
March 03, 2022

First Nations Receives Support to Promote Health Equity in Colorado
March 01, 2022

First Nations Awards Grants to 32 Community Partners to Improve Native Food Sovereignty
February 24, 2022

10 New Indigenous Leaders Selected for Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
February 21, 2022

First Nations Releases 2nd Edition of Conservation Planning Guide for Native American Ranchers
February 15, 2022

Honoring the Women Paving the Path to Equity
February 10, 2022

Celebrate Black History Month
January 27, 2022

Best Practices Released for Native Language Immersion Programs
December 22, 2021

First Nations to Advance Work to Nurture Native Youth
December 06, 2021

First Nations Receives $5 Million from Bezos Earth Fund to Advance Indigenous Ecological Stewardship
November 19, 2021

Creating Space for Sharing Stories and Changing the Narrative
November 04, 2021

Beyond Each November: Our Beauty and Resilience Go On
November 03, 2021

First Nations Again Ranks Top Notch for 10th Consecutive Year
September 15, 2021

First Nations’ Raymond Foxworth to be a Visiting Scholar at University of New Mexico
July 15, 2021

Apply Now for 2021 Native Youth and Culture Fund Grants
July 15, 2021

First Nations Receives Bank of America’s National Neighborhood Builders® Award
June 16, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Poll Reveals Trends in Access for Native Americans
June 14, 2021

Pandemic Relief and Recovery Support Available to Native Communities through First Nations’ Western COVID-19 Response Grant
June 10, 2021

Strengthening Native Resilience in California in the Wake of the Pandemic
June 08, 2021

Apply Now for the 2022 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
June 03, 2021

First Nations Introduces 2021 Cohort for the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
May 20, 2021

First Nations to Provide More COVID-19 Relief to Native Communities Thanks to Grant from May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
May 18, 2021

$6.5 Million in Grants Awarded to 427 Native Communities in 2020
May 17, 2021

Extended Deadline, Travel Scholarships, Cash Prizes!
February 22, 2021

Support Continues for Indigenous-Led Environmental Justice Efforts
February 17, 2021

First Nations Receives Funding to Build Native American Assets through Racial Wealth Gap Research and Philanthropic Equity
February 11, 2021

First Nations Receives Grant to Bolster Strategies to Educate, Advocate, and Capitalize
February 10, 2021

Celebrating Native Civil Rights Activist Elizabeth Peratrovich
February 04, 2021

First Nations Awards Scholarships to 25 Students to Advance Native Food Sovereignty
January 27, 2021

First Nations Receives Generous Grant to Help More Native Communities
January 25, 2021

4 Things to Know about the Nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland
January 21, 2021

Preserving Native Culture through the Power of Native Language
January 19, 2021

More California Tribes Receive Funding to Face Challenges of COVID-19
January 12, 2021

In Response to the Assault on the U.S. Capitol
December 16, 2020

First Nations Receives Grant to Invest in Native Community Programs to Strengthen Well-being of Native Youth
December 03, 2020

New Report Shares How the Philanthropic Sector Can Better Welcome Native Leaders
November 20, 2020

COVID-19 Emergency Support Continues to Native Communities
November 18, 2020

4 Reasons to Rethink Your November
November 11, 2020

Celebrating the Native American Vote in the 2020 Election
October 27, 2020

Healthier Environments, Stronger Economies: New First Nations Project Bolsters Forest Programs in Native Communities
October 15, 2020

First Nations Announces New Grant Opportunity to Help California Tribes Face Challenges of COVID-19
October 15, 2020

First Nations Awards 7 Changing Native Food Economies Awards to Native-led Organizations and Programs
October 09, 2020

We Are Still Here — Today and Every Day
September 30, 2020

New Look for First Nations’ Communications and a Celebration of Stewardship
September 21, 2020

19 Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants Awarded
September 21, 2020

Have You Applied for a Native Agriculture Scholarship?
September 14, 2020

GATHER Film Now Available on iTunes
September 10, 2020

2021 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Application Now Open
September 08, 2020

Special News: GATHER DVDs coming to First Nations Grantees
September 03, 2020

COVID-19 and Native Nonprofit Survey Results: A Call to Change
August 31, 2020

Native Agriculture Scholarships Open in all 50 States
August 25, 2020

New California Tribal Fund Meets Unique Needs of California’s Native Communities
July 30, 2020

First Nations Receives Transformative Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
July 29, 2020

Opportunity Awaits: Work for First Nations!
July 23, 2020

First Nations Awards Grants for Native American Farm to School Initiatives
July 22, 2020

How to write award-winning grants — Free webinar!
July 21, 2020

How to Connect and Communicate through COVID-19
July 20, 2020

Second Native Lands Stewardship Webinar July 28
July 17, 2020

Final Countdown to the August 3 Deadline
July 16, 2020

Almost $1.5 Million Awarded in Emergency Funds
July 14, 2020

Help available for 2.5GHz Application
July 09, 2020

First Nations Donor Relations Manager position open
July 09, 2020

GATHER Food Sovereignty Grantees Announced
July 07, 2020

Next Rural Tribal Window Webinar Thursday
July 07, 2020

Cancelled: Business of Indian Agriculture Training Workshop
July 01, 2020

First Nations Pivots Funding to Support 23 Native Youth Organizations
June 24, 2020

Introducing the Native Lands Stewardship Webinar Series
June 23, 2020

Coronavirus and Indian Country Webinar July 7
June 23, 2020

Before Friday: We need to hear your voice on COVID-19 and the Native nonprofit sector
June 22, 2020

First Nations Hosts Free Webinar on Rural Tribal Window
June 12, 2020

Act now for the Rural Tribal Window for high-speed internet
June 10, 2020

COVID-19 and the Native nonprofit sector: We need to hear your voice
June 04, 2020

Fertile Ground Advocacy Campaign Continues to Drive Native-Led Policy Change
May 29, 2020

First Nations Awards Over $1 Million in Emergency Funds
April 21, 2020

Coronavirus Emergency Response: First Nations Awards $635,000 in Grant Funding
April 14, 2020

4 Principles for Environmental Justice: Lessons from Hawai’i
April 08, 2020

Coronavirus Resources and More Information from First Nations
April 06, 2020

Healthy Land, Healthy Food, Healthy People: A Cochiti Invitation
April 01, 2020

Fisheries and Stewardship: Lessons from Native Hawaiian Aquaculture
March 31, 2020

Help Us Elevate Native Voices
March 24, 2020

Our Bodies Are the Front Lines: Responding to Land-Based Gender Violence
March 17, 2020

First Nations Receives Grant to Support Indigenous-Led Environmental Justice Efforts
March 16, 2020

Fire, Forests, and Our Lands: An Indigenous Ecological Perspective
March 16, 2020

First Nations’ Response to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020

Data Manager position available with First Nations
March 09, 2020

Protecting the Earth, Protecting Ourselves: Stories from Native America
February 18, 2020

First Nations releases publication on Supporting Community Intellectuals and Partnerships in Native Communities
February 13, 2020

First Nations Accepting Proposals for 2020 NYCF Grants
January 29, 2020

First Nations’ Agua Fund Grant Will Increase Access to Fresh and Healthy Foods
January 13, 2020

Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded in Third Year of Native Language Immersion Initiative
January 07, 2020

You Helped Us Reach Our Goal!
January 01, 2020

Happy New Year from First Nations Development Institute
December 19, 2019

Happy Holidays from First Nations Development Institute
December 17, 2019

Learning to Support Indigenous Communities: One Foundation’s Experience
December 16, 2019

How to Seek, Find, and Engage Native American Staff and Board Members
December 11, 2019

Spoiler Alert: Narrative Change Needed to Support Indigenous-led Work
December 09, 2019

Building Partnerships in Indian Country through Relationships: Rules for the Road
December 09, 2019

November/December 2019 Newsletter
December 04, 2019

$30,000 in Prize Awards Announced for Native Youth Business Plan Competition at RES 2020
December 02, 2019

Philanthropy as Reciprocity
November 27, 2019

Understanding Thanksgiving from Our Side of the Table
November 25, 2019

Celebrating Our Strengths: Authentic Partnerships for Nation Building
November 18, 2019

Irrational Numbers: Charting a New Path in Indian Country
November 13, 2019

First Nations Launches New Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native American Farmers and Ranchers
November 11, 2019

Let’s Talk about Fundraising: A Perspective from Cochiti Pueblo
November 08, 2019

First Nations to Award Grants for Work Contributing to Native Food Sovereignty
November 04, 2019

First Nations Awarded Training Grant From USDA for Native American Farm to School Initiative
November 04, 2019

Linguistic and Cultural Revitalization in Indian Country
October 28, 2019

Unpacking Capacity Building
October 21, 2019

People Powered: Strength-Based Indigenous Movements
October 14, 2019

First Nations Kicks Off Article Series with Nonprofit Quarterly
October 08, 2019

First Nations to Award Grants for Policy and Advocacy for Native Nutrition and Health
October 01, 2019

First Nations Announces Commitment to Continue Ecological Stewardship Work
September 27, 2019

First Nations Seeks to Fill Three Positions
September 03, 2019

Building Native Communities Financial Training Coming Up!
August 19, 2019

Don’t miss out! Apply for Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships
August 09, 2019

College Scholarships Available from First Nations
August 08, 2019

Don’t Forget to Sign Up for the Food Sovereignty Summit
August 05, 2019

Deadline Sept. 13! Apply for Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships
August 01, 2019

Apply Now for College Scholarships from First Nations
July 31, 2019

Now’s the Time! Sign Up for the Food Sovereignty Summit
July 29, 2019

First Nations is Seeking a Lead Grants Officer
July 24, 2019

Last Reminder: Free “Investing for Future” Workshop
July 22, 2019

Applications Open for 10 Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships
July 18, 2019

Two Months to Go! Register Now for Food Sovereignty Summit
July 17, 2019

First Nations Achieves Highest Rating for 8th Year in a Row
July 11, 2019

Invest in Your Future & Your Clients’ at this Free Workshop
July 10, 2019

Three Grantees Selected for Native Policy Change Efforts
July 09, 2019

Are You a Native Knowledge Holder? Apply for a Fellowship!
July 05, 2019

Hope to See You in Green Bay this September!
June 27, 2019

Attend “Investing for the Future” Workshop at Isleta Pueblo
June 25, 2019

Extended! First Nations Seeking a Senior Program Officer
June 24, 2019

Apply for the $50,000 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships
June 20, 2019

Get Yourself Summitized in Green Bay this September!
June 17, 2019

Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Application Period Now Open
June 13, 2019

“Investing for the Future” Workshop July 31-August 1
June 12, 2019

Don’t Let Your Farming or Ranching Business Get Left Behind!
June 05, 2019

Grant Will Promote Entrepreneurship among Native Youth
June 04, 2019

First Nations Seeks to Fill Two Senior Positions
June 03, 2019

Now’s the Time to Board the Food Sovereignty Summit Train
May 30, 2019

First Nations Seeking a Senior Program Officer
May 29, 2019

Native Farmer or Rancher? You Need to Attend This Training!
May 27, 2019

Final Reminder: Apply by May 30 for Native Language Grants
May 24, 2019

Get Registered for September’s Food Sovereignty Summit!
May 22, 2019

Learn the “Business of Indian Agriculture” in Oklahoma in July
May 21, 2019

Three Tribes Selected for “Native Food Economies” Project
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