Program

Research and Advocacy for Native Economic Justice

Strengthening Native economies has always been at the heart of what we do at First Nations, and all our programs incorporate an overarching recognition that the resources, assets, ingenuity, and approaches of Native communities all play a role in their financial empowerment, now and in the future.

This focus has evolved through the years to include providing financial education to Native communities, advocating to philanthropy for greater investment in Indian Country, and adding to the scholarship about Native justice, whether it’s environmental, social, or economic.

Through this evolving program, First Nations continues to provide Native communities, policy makers, and funders the research, tools, resources, and opportunities needed to invest in and advance Native economic justice.

Awarded Grants

2026

Supporting Tribes and Indigenous communities in their efforts to protect their lands, resources, treaty rights, and ways of life.

2026 Supporting Tribes and Indigenous communities in their efforts to protect their lands, resources, treaty rights, and ways of life.

$600,000
Earthjustice: Tribal Partnerships Program ca Created with Sketch. San Francisco, CA

Description

Through litigation, advocacy, and communication, we partner with and supports Tribes to protect their natural and cultural resources. Together, we work to prevent harmful mines, stop destructive fossil fuel development, preserve biodiversity, and advance policies that support Tribal rights.