Category Archives: Grant Projects

Supporting Strong Native Women as Emerging Leaders

By Rafael Tapia, Jr. | Published: October 10, 2018

This year, PWNA is launching the first 4 Directions Development Program for Strong Native Women. This is an all-women cohort with funding and support of the PepsiCo Foundation, which invests in partnerships and programs to support at least 1.5 million girls and women becoming more workforce ready in the coming years.

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Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutrition Education Through Grant Funding

By Rafael Tapia, Jr. | Published: July 3, 2018

Partnership With Native Americans, with support from Newman’s Own Foundation, aids Native Americans in developing sustainable nutrition initiatives within their tribal communities, such as access to fresh food and training to prepare healthier meals.

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Newman’s Own Foundation Forms Native American Nutrition Cohort

By Rafael Tapia, Jr. | Published: June 12, 2018

The first gathering of the Native American Nutrition Cohort closed with a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, in the hopes that our work together can lead to greater health impact, reduced food insecurity and stronger self-sufficiency in Native communities.

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Donors Ask: Does Monthly Giving Make Sense for Me?

By Rod Trahan | Published: May 11, 2018

You might be a monthly donor if… you want less mail, less phone calls, more impact from your gifts, …

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American Indian Heritage Month Recap

By Helen Oliff | Published: November 17, 2017

This month, schools, organizations and communities across the U.S. are conducting events to mark National American Indian Heritage Month — and we are no different. Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) looks forward to this annual observance and this year marked a celebration of Native American students and contributions,,,

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Impacting Native Nutrition with Support of the Walmart Foundation

By Robbi Rice Dietrich | Published: September 5, 2017

The support of the Walmart Foundation ensures that PWNA will continue to have an impact in remote Native American communities around the country.

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Food Justice: Native People Taking Action to Restore Ancestral Practices and Ways of Life

By Rafael Tapia, Jr. | Published: March 21, 2017

Love fry bread? Learn why it is considered a survival and oppression food.

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Reflecting on 2016, Welcoming 2017

By Moderator | Published: January 3, 2017

We accomplished a lot in 2016. Join us in welcoming 2017 with open arms and keeping up with our work here on the blog, and on our social media channels: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.