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First Nations releases publication on Supporting Community Intellectuals and Partnerships in Native Communities

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First Nations releases publication on Supporting Community Intellectuals and Partnerships in Native Communities

First Nations Accepting Proposals for 2020 NYCF Grants

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First Nations' Agua Fund Grant Will Increase Access to Fresh and Healthy Foods

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Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded in Third Year of Native Language Immersion Initiative

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*Over $1 Million in Grants Awarded in Third Year of Native Language Immersion Initiative

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Learning to Support Indigenous Communities: One Foundation's Experience

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Philanthropy as Reciprocity

by Sarah Kastelic

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

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Philanthropy as Reciprocity

by Sarah Kastelic

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Spoiler Alert: Narrative Change Needed to Support Indigenous-led Work

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Philanthropy as Reciprocity

by Sarah Kastelic

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Building Partnerships in Indian Country through Relationships: Rules for the Road

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Philanthropy as Reciprocity

by Sarah Kastelic

"This article is the eighth in a…

November/December 2019 Newsletter

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

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

Philanthropy as Reciprocity

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Philanthropy as Reciprocity

by Sarah Kastelic

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Understanding Thanksgiving from Our Side of the Table

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Understanding Thanksgiving from Our Side of the Table
Native communities have their own…

Celebrating Our Strengths: Authentic Partnerships for Nation Building

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Let's Talk about Fundraising: A Perspective from Cochiti Pueblo

by Trisha Moquino

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Irrational Numbers: Charting a New Path in Indian Country

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Irrational Numbers: Charting a NewPath in Indian Country

by Michael Roberts

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

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"Application Deadline December 16, 2019"

First Nations Launches New Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support…

Let's Talk about Fundraising: A Perspective from Cochiti Pueblo

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Let's Talk about Fundraising: A Perspective from Cochiti Pueblo

by Trisha Moquino

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First Nations to Award Grants for Work Contributing to Native Food Sovereignty

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Application due February 27, 2020

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First Nations Awarded Training Grant From USDA for Native American Farm to School Initiative

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First Nations awarded Training Grant from USDA Food and Nutrition Service

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Linguistic and Cultural Revitalization in Indian Country

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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today especially we celebrate indigenous resilience and survival.

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Unpacking Capacity Building

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Unpacking Capacity Building
by Sarah EchoHawk

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People Powered: Strength-Based Indigenous Movements

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People Powered: Strength-Based Indigenous Movements

by Olivia Roanhorse

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First Nations Kicks Off Article Series with Nonprofit Quarterly

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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Today especially we celebrate indigenous resilience and survival.

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First Nations to Award Grants for Policy and Advocacy for Native Nutrition and Health

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Application Deadline November 14, 2019

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First Nations Announces Commitment to Continue Ecological Stewardship Work

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First Nations Announces Commitment to Continue Ecological Stewardship Work

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First Nations Seeks to Fill Three Positions

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First Nations Seeking Senior Program Officer & Senior Communications Officer

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Building Native Communities Financial Training Coming Up!

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Don't miss out! Apply for Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships

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Due September 13, 2019

First Nations Accepting Applications for 10 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships…

College Scholarships Available from First Nations

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Applications Due September 30, 2019
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Don't Forget to Sign Up for the Food Sovereignty Summit

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Deadline Sept. 13! Apply for Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships

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Due September 13, 2019

First Nations Accepting Applications for 10 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships…

Apply Now for College Scholarships from First Nations

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Applications Due September 30, 2019

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Now's the Time! Sign Up for the Food Sovereignty Summit

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First Nations is Seeking a Lead Grants Officer

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First Nations is Hiring a Lead Grants Officer

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Last Reminder: Free "Investing for Future" Workshop

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"Building Native Communities: Investing for the Future"
Train-the-Trainer Workshop

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Applications Open for 10 Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships

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Due September 13, 2019

First Nations Accepting Applications for 10 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships

Two Months to Go! Register Now for Food Sovereignty Summit

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First Nations Achieves Highest Rating for 8th Year in a Row

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Only 4% of Evaluated Charities Achieve this Honor
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Invest in Your Future & Your Clients' at this Free Workshop

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"Building Native Communities: Investing for the Future"
Train-the-Trainer Workshop

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Three Grantees Selected for Native Policy Change Efforts

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Native-Led Policy Change Making Headway with New Fertile Ground Advocacy Campaigns

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Are You a Native Knowledge Holder? Apply for a Fellowship!

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Applications Due Sept. 13, 2019
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Hope to See You in Green Bay this September!

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Attend "Investing for the Future" Workshop at Isleta Pueblo

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"Building Native Communities: Investing for the Future"
Train-the-Trainer Workshop

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Extended! First Nations Seeking a Senior Program Officer

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Deadline Extended to July 15, 2019
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Apply for the $50,000 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships

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Applications Due Sept. 13, 2019
Apply for the $50,000 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowships

Get Yourself Summitized in Green Bay this September!

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Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Application Period Now Open

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Applications Due Friday 2019
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"Investing for the Future" Workshop July 31-August 1

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"Building Native Communities: Investing for the Future"
Train-the-Trainer Workshop

July 31 - August…

Don't Let Your Farming or Ranching Business Get Left Behind!

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"The Business of Indian Agriculture" & "Business Planning Development" Training Workshops

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Grant Will Promote Entrepreneurship among Native Youth

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11th Hour Project Grant to First Nations Will Promote Entrepreneurship among Native American…

First Nations Seeks to Fill Two Senior Positions

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First Nations Seeking Senior Program Officer & Senior Communications Officer

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Now's the Time to Board the Food Sovereignty Summit Train

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First Nations Seeking a Senior Program Officer

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First Nations is Hiring a Senior Program Officer

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Native Farmer or Rancher? You Need to Attend This Training!

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"The Business of Indian Agriculture" & "Business Planning Development" Training Workshops

July 9-11,…

Final Reminder: Apply by May 30 for Native Language Grants

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
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Get Registered for September's Food Sovereignty Summit!

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Learn the "Business of Indian Agriculture" in Oklahoma in July

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"The Business of Indian Agriculture" & "Business Planning Development" Training Workshops

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Three Tribes Selected for "Native Food Economies" Project

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Three Tribes Selected as Grantees for First Nations' "Changing Native Food Economies" Project

Deadline Approaching for Native Language Grants

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
Applications Open for Native American Language Program Grants

First Nations is now hiring for Senior Communications Officer

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First Nations Hiring Senior Communications Officer

First Nations Development Institute is a Native-led…

Final Q&A Webinar May 14 for Native Language Grants

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
Applications Open for Native American Language Program Grants

For Mother's Day, Read Osage Executive Christy Finsel's Blog

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Through a Cycle of Nurturing, We Strive to Lift All Our Children to Prosperity

Act Now! Join our Exclusive "Salish Sojourn" to Northwest Tribes

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Don't Miss Our "Salish Sojourn: A Northwest Tour"

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Native Language Grants! Attend Free Q&A Webinars May 8 & 14

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
Application Period Open for Native American Language-Immersion Grants

Some Travel Scholarships Available for "Indian Agriculture" Training

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"The Business of Indian Agriculture" & "Business Planning Development" Training Workshops

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First Nations Awards 15 Native Arts Initiative Grants

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First Nations Development Institute Awards 15 Native Arts Initiative Grants Totaling $459,000

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Info Webinar is May 8 for Native Language Grants

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
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Report Showcases Tribal Models of Culturally Appropriate & Values-Centered Development

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New Ecological Stewardship Report from First Nations Showcases Tribal Models of Culturally Appropriate…

Report: Native Youth-Serving Programs Severely Underfunded by Philanthropy & Overstretched in Staff Resources

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Report: Native Youth-Serving Programs Severely Underfunded by Philanthropy & Overstretched in Staff Resources

Agenda Near Final for Food Sovereignty Summit in September!

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Agenda Near Final for National Food Sovereignty Summit in September!

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Join Us in July in OKC for "The Business of Indian Ag" Training

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"The Business of Indian Agriculture" & "Business Planning Development" Training Workshops

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It's a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event! Join Our Special "Salish Sojourn"

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Apply by May 30 for Native Language Program Grants

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
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Report Summarizes Dialogue on Native Stewardship of Land & Resources

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New First Nations Report Details Groundbreaking Dialogue around Native Stewardship of Lands, Natural…

July "Business of Indian Ag" Training in Oklahoma!

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"The Business of Indian Agriculture" & "Business Planning Development" Training Workshops

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April is National Poetry Month! Read Inupiaq Poet Joan Kane's Blog

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A Field Guide to Native Poetics

April is National Poetry Month is delighted…

Grants Available for Native Language Programs!

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Deadline is May 30, 2019
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First Nations Awards 13 New Native Language Grants

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First Nations Development Institute Awards 13 New Native Language Grants During the UN's…

Will We See You in Green Bay at the Food Sovereignty Summit?

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National Native Food Sovereignty Summit is September 23-26 Wisconsin

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First Nations Awards 17 Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants

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First Nations Awards 17 Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants

LONGMONT today announced the 17 inaugural…

Don't Miss Our "Salish Sojourn" to the Pacific Northwest

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Don't Miss Our "Salish Sojourn: A Northwest Tour"

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Deadline Tuesday, April 9 for Native Policy & Advocacy Grants!

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Application Deadline April 9, 2019
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Our 2018 Impact Report is Out!

Our "2018 Impact Report" is Out!

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First Nations Development Institute is pleased to present its "2018 Impact…

April is National Poetry Month! Read Oglala Lakota Poet's Blog

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Through Mentorship, A Writers' Society Flourishes

April is National Poetry Month is delighted…

Apply Now for Grants for Native Policy & Advocacy Efforts

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Application Deadline April 9, 2019
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Register Now! THE Food Sovereignty Summit is Coming

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National Native Food Sovereignty Summit is September 23-26 Wisconsin

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Join Us for an Exclusive "Salish Sojourn" to the Pacific Northwest

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Webinar Today! Grants Available for Policy & Advocacy Efforts

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Application Deadline April 9, 2019
Grants Available for Policy and Advocacy Efforts Aimed…