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2019 Year in Review

By Moderator | Published: December 31, 2019

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.

Posted in Grant Projects, Humanitarian, Programs | Also tagged emergency preparedness, food sovereignty, Indigenous Peoples Day. Navajo Code Talkers Day. Climate Change., Margaret A Cargill Philanthropies, Native American, Newman's Own Foundation, Wes Studi, World Water Day | Leave a comment

Emergency Preparedness: A Community-based Response

By Rafael Tapia, Jr. | Published: December 13, 2016

In addition to “disaster” events, PWNA responds to smaller emergencies that are disruptive to local communities. Over the past decade, PWNA responded to more than 55 disasters impacting Native American communities, with our aid benefiting 620,000 people.

Posted in Humanitarian | Also tagged Bad River, Cheyenne River, disaster relief, emergency preparedness, first responder, Houma, Lumbee, Native American, Pine Ridge, tribes, VOAD, Walmart Foundation | Leave a comment

Assayii Lake Fire: Over but Ongoing

By Helen Oliff | Published: July 15, 2014

National Relief Charities responded to the needs of the Assayii Lake fire on the Navajo reservation.

Posted in Humanitarian, Programs | Also tagged American Indian, Assayii Lake fire, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Crystal, emergency management, Emergency Relief, Naschitti, National Relief Charities, Native American, Navajo Nation, Newcomb, Sheep Springs, Tohatchi, Window Rock | 1 Comment

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