Category Archives: Grant Projects
Native Food Sovereignty in the Wanblee Community
Monica Terkildsen… of the Wanblee Community Action Team shared her experience as a PWNA collaborator underscoring food sovereignty and emergency preparedness.
World Spay Day: Spaying and Neutering Pets on Reservations
World Spay Day, the last Tuesday of February, raises awareness around accessible and affordable spay and neuter programs.
Pro Tips for Submitting a Scholarship Application
We’ve gathered some tips based on feedback from our AIEF scholarship committee to assist students who are seeking to apply for an AIEF or other scholarship this year.
Poverty Awareness Month
January brings renewed hope and an opportunity to positively impact those most in need. During Poverty Awareness Month, we are reminded of the current state of poverty in America – particularly for Native Americans.
2019 Year in Review
We look forward to continuing our purpose of championing a brighter future for Native American communities in 2020. For now, here’s a recap of our readers’ favorite blog posts of 2019.
National Preparedness Month in Indian Country
This National Preparedness Month, it’s reassuring to know we’re implementing a new emergency preparedness model in Indian Country and empowering the tribes to respond locally at a moment’s notice when disaster strikes.
Native Youth Convene to Participate in Second Food Sovereignty Summit
Last month, Native American youth from five tribes convened in the sacred He Sapa (Black Hills) for PWNA’s second Native Youth Food Sovereignty Summit.
Graduates Reflect on 4D Strong Native Women Program
The 4 Directions Development program of PWNA incorporates culturally-based tools. “If 4D were to establish [a] university, I would enroll,” …
Emergency Preparedness is Key for Disaster Mitigation and Recovery on the Reservations
Do you live in a reservation community? If so, did you know FEMA is not an individual relief organization or homeowners, or that FEMA does not fit the same way for tribal communities? Find out what you need to know for disaster preparedness on the reservation.
2018 Year in Review
As we ring in the New Year, PWNA is taking a moment to share our readers’ favorite blog posts of 2018.