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Cheyenne River Tribe Storm Relief - Emergency Assistance

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has suffered greatly from devastating ice storms in the Dakotas the weekend of January 22, 2010. This is the third in a series of storms that have hit since December 2009. Over 2,500 utility poles have been brought down and power has been out in many areas.
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NAP Hires Development & Communications Director

Yohantus Elaine Stephens joined NAP as Director of Development and Communications in December, bringing a breadth of marketing, fundraising and event-planning experience to the organization. Elaine Stephens has more than 10 years nonprofit and philanthropy experience in the arts, community development and program development.
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2009 Native Philanthropy Institute Attracts 200+ Attendees, Sparks New Dialogue

Working in unprecedented partnership with other organizations, Native Americans in Philanthropy attracted more than 200 participants to its annual conference to promote more philanthropy in Native communities. The Native Philanthropy Institute was held on April 5-7, 2009, at the tribally owned Hyatt Tamaya Resort & Spa in New Mexico.
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Native Americans in Philanthropy 2007-08 Annual Report

The 21st century has given rise to a clearer understanding of the challenges facing the global community. Indigenous philosophies and practices offer wisdom, insights and inspiration for more sustainable collective solutions. As communities work to address the rapid economic, environmental and political changes facing today's world, traditional Native values seem more relevant
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NAP Bylaw Changes

Native Americans in Philanthropy's Newly Approved Bylaws
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Native Americans in Philanthropy Hires New Staff

For immediate release
Contact: David Cournoyer – 612-724-8798

Native Americans in Philanthropy Hires New Staff

Organization’s Personnel Moves Support
Focused Strategic Plans for Future
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NAP Invites Nominations for Philanthropy Awards

Native Americans in Philanthropy is accepting nominations of exemplary individuals, organizations, tribes or foundations for NAP’s philanthropy awards. Deadline for submission of nominations is February 20, 2009.
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NAP Receives W.K. Kellogg Foundation National Leadership in Action Award

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has announced the 2008 recipients of its prestigious National Leadership in Action Award, recognizing excellent work by nonprofit organizations and philanthropic institutions in communities of color.

The 2008 National Leadership in Action Award winners include:
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NAP Circle of Leadership Cohort Selected for 2009-2010

Native Americans in Philanthropy announces the next cohort of Circle of Leadership for 2009-2010.
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation awards $207,124 in grants and contracts

LITTLE CANADA, MN (October 1, 2008)The Indian Land Tenure Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded grants and contracts totaling $207,124 for curriculum development, sacred site protection and land management:
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