Category Archives: History, Culture, Justice
The Supreme Court Must Protect ICWA to Avoid Added Risk for Native Children
If the Supreme Court overturns ICWA, Native children would lose the very protections that keep them connected to their heritage and culture. Tribal communities would also lose their future generations.
The Inflation Reduction Act: Indigenous Communities Need More
While some are fortunate enough to remain comfortable despite the prolonged inflation, many more are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, 69% of Native Americans say inflation is severely affecting their lives.
Tuition Waiver for Native Students Must Be Replicated Nationwide
Now is the time for all higher education systems in America to waive tuition for Native American students, regardless of residency, tribe or which college they attend.
Pros & Cons of Section 184 Loans for Native Home Ownership
…reservations are trust lands held for a tribe but owned by the U.S. government. But one home mortgage product is specifically designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native families living on tribal lands – the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program…
#LandBack After 350 Years for the Rappahannock Tribe
After working nearly 100 years for federal recognition that was finally secured in 2018, the Rappahannock Tribe recently celebrated another historic win… the reacquisition of 465 acres of their sacred ancestral homelands…
The First Ever Native Nonprofit Day is May 20: Become More NativeAware
This May 20, Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) joins other Native nonprofits to promote Native Nonprofit Day. Organized through the Native Ways Federation, Native Nonprofit Day is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of supporting Native causes and reducing the funding inequities that Native nonprofits face. Did you know that less than 1% of […]
2020 Census, Native Americans Undercounted, a Need for Real Numbers
The 2020 census undercounted minorities across the country once again, including Native Americans… This oversight is in line with a longstanding trend of undercounting minorities in the census, while overcounting people who identify as White.
Let’s Replace Lost Wages with Pay Equity for Native Women
…to earn what their White male counterparts earn in 12 months, Indigenous women would have to work an extra 20 months. How is this racial and social equity?
Native Americans in Film and Music
There are many reasons to celebrate the inclusion of Natives in film this year. There are also many reminders of the lack of Native representation in the performing arts.
2021 Year in Review: Most Popular Blogs and Social Posts
Happy #NewYear! We would like to share a glimpse of your top ten favorite blogs and social posts from 2021, which rally around racial justice, social justice, culture and history…