NonProfit Sector Articles
Standing Rock Is ‘Indigenizing Energy’: Nonprofits Build First and Largest Solar Farm in North Dakota
“Our mission of indigenizing energy is about merging the cultural values and wisdom … with new technologies to establish a sustainable platform,” said Cody TwoBears, founder and executive director of Indigenized Energy.
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San Manuel Raises Tournament Charitable Donations to $1.6M
Over the last 20-plus years, the annual San Manuel Golf Tournament has donated more than $1.6 million in charitable funds to 36 nonprofit organizations.
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Organization to Empower Emerging Youth Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship, Business Plan Development
First Nations Development Institute will help emerging Native youth entrepreneurs develop formal business plans worthy of attracting startup funding.
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Three Tribes Receive Grants to Change Their Native Food Economies
The “Changing Native Food Economies” project aims to help Tribes reclaim control of their community food systems as a means for creating strong, diverse and resilient Native economies.
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Washington Indian Health Improvement Act to Change the Way Healthcare Funds Are Invested
Governor Jay Inslee has signed the Washington Indian Health Improvement Act, a bill that changes...
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New Executive Director Appointed to Lead National Native Tourism Organization AIANTA
Sherry L. Rupert, of Paiute and Washoe heritage, has been named the new executive director of AIANTA, the nation’s leading national Native tourism organization.
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Buy Native Coffee: These Native-owned Producers Support ‘Rezonomics’ and Native Communities Worldwide
“There are a lot of coffees with Native names, but they’re not Native-roasted or Native-owned,” says Loretta Guzman, founder of Bison Coffeehouse, Portland’s only Native-owned coffee shop and cafe.
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First Nations Awards 17 Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants
First Nations today announced the 17 inaugural grantees under its Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native Farmers & Ranchers program.
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Chef Sean Sherman Wins James Beard Leadership Award
The James Beard Foundation has awarded Sean Sherman, the founder and CEO of The Sioux Chef,...
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Sealaska Heritage Institute Responds to Facebook’s Ban on Sale of Products With Animal Parts, Fur
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) is condemning a Facebook ban on legal sales of products made from any “part, pelt or skin from an animal, including fur,” according to the site’s commerce policy.
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