Author Archives: Helen Oliff
Fueling Winter Warmth for Native Elders
Elders are safest from COVID-19 at home but are met with scarce winter fuel and harsh winter temperatures. Help us keep Elders safe – and warm – this winter.
Pueblo of Acoma: Lessons Learned about Reservation Healthcare in a Post-COVID-19 World
#COVID19 has devastated rural communities across the U.S., but #AcomaPueblo in New Mexico, and their Health & Human Services division, worked to slow the spread and keep their most vulnerable safe.
PWNA’s Continued Commitment to COVID-19 Relief
Amid this humanitarian emergency, the pandemic highlighted unique challenges for remote reservation communities, including limited access to emergency supplies of food and water… prolonged receipt of federal CARES funds and individual stimulus checks, and a domino effect from school closures that left many children without access to online schooling and meals.
Navajo Code Talkers Day: The Life and Legacy of Chester Nez
Navajo Code Talkers Day on Aug. 14th honors the veterans who encrypted their Native language to provide… unbreakable code credited with helping the U.S. win the war.
Native American Undergraduate Students Awarded ‘Wes Studi AIEF Scholarship’
This year, PWNA collaborated with legendary actor Wes Studi to grant two additional scholarships to Native American students from his home state.
Support Native Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During this critical time of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Native American veterans are in need of quality health care.
A Look at the Impact of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation
Several factors explain why the Navajo Nation is experiencing such a rapid spread of positive COVID-19 cases.
Assisting Indian Country With Critical Needs During COVID-19
As the world continues to grapple with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, communities in Indian Country are working to address their own unique challenges in combatting the coronavirus.
World Water Day: Conserving a Precious Resource
World Water Day (March 22) brings attention to water as a precious resource… At least 2M Americans are living without running water or a working toilet at home…
PWNA Welcomes New President and CEO Joshua Arce
Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Arce as their new president and CEO. Arce will join PWNA in its 30th year as a Native-led, Native-serving nonprofit.