Empowering Native Youth: A Look Into the 2022 Native Youth Grantmakers Program at Native Americans in Philanthropy
At Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP), our mission extends beyond simply advocating for increased funding to Native causes and organizations. We are committed to promoting effective and equitable philanthropy in Native communities by cultivating a diverse and robust network …
Restoration and Resilience
The DOI’s Announcement to Restore Lands and Waters and What this Means for Philanthropy
Today, Friday, March 3, 2023 World Wildlife Day, Secretary Deb Haaland delivered remarks at the UN’s celebration and announced major restoration and resilience strategy that includes agency …
Four Strategies for Philanthropy to Support Racial Healing
Addressing racial healing is a challenging task that requires a variety of strategies.
To move towards racial healing, it is essential to acknowledge past injustices and their ongoing effects, to develop relationships based on mutual respect, and to value the …
Historic Public-Private Partnership Announced at White House Tribal Nations Summit
There is a growing recognition that many public policy issues are more complex than one sector can address alone. One path towards lasting, systemic change? Public-private partnerships.
Public-private partnerships are not new – the government and the private sector often …
How To Learn More About National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools
A before and after photo of “Three Lakota boys” at Carlisle Indian School, circa 1890
September 30th is National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, a day in both the United States and Canada to recognize the …
There is Power in Solidarity: A Recap of the Gathering
Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native American relatives and relations in the philanthropy field gathered in Seattle, WA, June 26-29, 2022, for the Power in Solidarity conference to celebrate the leadership of our shared peoples and cultures in the …
Jeanette Ziegler Joins Native Americans in Philanthropy as Chief Operating Officer
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is excited to share that Jeanette Ziegler (Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut) has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Over the past several years, NAP has worked to expand its staff, …