Tag Archives: poverty
People in Indian Country Make the Best New Year’s Resolutions
In this country, New Year’s is a time of reflection and resolution — a time of promises we make to ourselves about a better future. Yet, much of what we resolve to do, and even take for granted, actually represents real and difficult challenges faced 365 days a year on the reservations served by Partnership […]
Eradicating Poverty, Building Self-Sufficient Communities
Poverty is a principal factor in causing food insecurity, malnutrition, family stress and health issues such as diabetes and obesity.
The Importance of Our New Name: Partnership With Native Americans
The name Partnership With Native Americans also does more: it clearly and readily communicates to the public who we are and what we do.
Social Equity
Kelly mentioned “social equity” in her blog topic on Chaske Spencer and Native Americans Giving Back, and it got me to thinking, just what is social equity? Well, there are many broad definitions and there are many focused definitions. And although the definitions vary slightly based on the field of study or the context of […]
Always Remember: Native History Affects Tribes Today
Many events throughout time are milestones in history yet anything but positive for Native American tribes. This video, “Always Remember,” developed by the Herbert Brothers, speaks to the roots of the strained relationship between the 1,000+ Native American tribes and the United States. In their desire to tell a story unknown to most Americans, yet central […]
Native Americans Giving Back: Adam Beach
One man has witnessed first-hand many of the same struggles Native Youth face today, and has found a way to give back, and to give hope: Adam Beach. Perhaps best known for his role as Victor in the film, “Smoke Signals,” Adam Beach is an actor, producer and composer. An inspiration to many, Beach is a […]
President Obama Visits the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
President Obama and the First Lady will be visiting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to meet with tribal leaders and Native youth about the poverty they face and to announced new initiatives related to tribal economies and education.
Poverty Line or Breaking Point?
With poverty, day-to-day challenges seem larger than life… This video from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development explains how poverty creates symptoms that are pervasive and compounded across every area of life.
Native American Video Series: Food Insecurity in America
Helen provides a video that discusses Food Insecurity especially on the Native American reservations.
Remember Native Americans on #GivingTuesday
The top 10 reasons to give to National Relief Charities this #GivingTuesday.
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