Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA)
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Building Strong, Self-Sufficient Native American Communities.
PWNA President and CEO Josh Arce will moderate a Dec. 4 panel in LA on Native representation in media. The conversation will cover authentic storytelling, recent portrayals, and the growing opportunities for Native talent in entertainment.
https://loom.ly/w1T9amY
#NativeMedia
about 9 hours ago
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47% of people don’t know this answer to our “Real Thanksgiving” quiz question - do you? Take the quiz here and walk away with some interesting facts to share around the table this week!
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1 day ago
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Giving Tuesday is coming up! Be on the look out on Dec 1st to see our blog teaser about how Giving Tuesday supports food, education, and essential services across the Northern Plains and Southwest.
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4 days ago
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Today is #RedShawlDay, a time to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women and call for safety and justice. Tap the link, watch the video, and share this post to support safety and health for Native women.
https://loom.ly/7mNYKeg
#RedShawlDay
#MMIW
#MMIR
#NativeWomen
#StopTrafficking
6 days ago
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PWNA’s President and CEO, Josh Arce, is a GOLD Winner in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging category of the largest social impact awards. His submission, "From Vision to Impact: Joshua Arce’s Journey in Advancing Native Futures," earned the highest tier of recognition.
#PWNA
#AnthemAwards
7 days ago
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Thanksgiving isn’t just about food or family — it’s about gratitude that endures through hardship. Read our Thanksgiving reflection and discover what true gratitude looks like.
https://loom.ly/wqxZJWA
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8 days ago
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AI presents opportunity for Tribal Nations, says PWNA's CEO, Joshua Arce (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation). Check out his comments in USA TODAY on how AI offers both promise and responsibility when using new technology. Read “Indigenous AI,” on page 86:
https://loom.ly/JzGZ7Vg
12 days ago
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Chief Washakie’s courage and diplomacy protected the Shoshoni and secured their homeland. When he died in 1900, he became the only known Native American to be given a full military funeral. Learn more:
https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
#NoteworthyNative
#NativeAware
#NativeHistory
#VeteransDay
14 days ago
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From the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII to modern-day heroes, Native Americans have long answered the call to protect their people and their land. This Veterans Day, learn how Native veterans continue to strengthen communities through service and leadership. Read more:
https://loom.ly/ve-IEKc
15 days ago
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A Tiny Tot dancer with a white feather bonnet participates during the grand entry of the Fifth Annual Native American Heritage Month AT&T Powwow in Dallas today. PWNA supports the event annually by hosting a table to share information about our support to Native communities.
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2024 FLASHBACK: PWNA's CEO, Josh Arce, worked with techplug.tech to raise awareness of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.
https://loom.ly/okrmBvo
#MMIW
#MMIR
#NativeAware
18 days ago
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Did you know? The pilgrims didn’t land at Plymouth Rock. Take our quiz and find out the truth behind the real Thanksgiving story.
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19 days ago
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Look out for the #BeaverMoon, a stunning supermoon that appears larger and brighter. Named by Native American tribes, it marked the season when beavers completed their winter preparations. Learn more🔗
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#BeaverMoon
#Supermoon
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Did you see our feature in USA Today? Here’s where learning begins. This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, take a short quiz, explore Native history, and discover what heritage means to Native communities today. Become more #NativeAware. 🔗
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22 days ago
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For three and a half decades, you’ve helped us meet critical needs and honor Native heritage. Join us as we celebrate our journey — and look to the bright path ahead. ➡️ Read more about our 35-year journey:
https://loom.ly/L2RNvqE
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22 days ago
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November 1st, marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month - and we’ve got a question for you! Do YOU know the real story of Thanksgiving? Take our Quiz to test your knowledge. Link in bio.
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APPRECIATION OVER APPROPRIATION As #Halloween approaches, it’s important to remember: Native regalia is not a costume. Headdresses and beadwork hold sacred cultural meaning, and wearing them as outfits turns heritage into stereotype. Learn how to be #NativeAware:
https://loom.ly/JoG1vLk
#Halloween
26 days ago
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Good work gets noticed. PWNA’s Josh Arce is a finalist in the Anthem Awards in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Category. Congratulations, Josh! 👉 Vote here:
https://loom.ly/MQa_Fcc
#PWNA
#AnthemAwards
#PurposeAndImpact
#VoteNow
27 days ago
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Congrats, Josh Arce, on becoming a 2025 Anthem Award finalist! Thanks for all you do to advance and support Native voices. Support Josh by casting your vote before Oct. 30. Help us amplify the life-enhancing work Josh and PWNA do for Native communities. Vote:
https://loom.ly/MQa_Fcc
#AnthemAwards
30 days ago
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In Oglala, South Dakota, food prices are high and options are few. For Elders like Irma, our Native American Aid program helps stretch her food budget and bring relief to her family. Read Irma’s story and learn more about her community:
https://loom.ly/KPX1ztY
about 1 month ago
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PWNA President/CEO Joshua Arce is a Finalist in the Anthem Awards! Our piece, “From Vision to Impact: Joshua Arce’s Journey in Advancing Native Futures,” is recognized in the Nonprofit Leader category for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. Vote through Oct. 30:
https://loom.ly/MQa_Fcc
about 1 month ago
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PWNA President/CEO Joshua Arce (right) joined our donor development associate, Sampson Dewey, UTA and members of the Native community during Indigenous Peoples Day to honor the late Les Riding-In, a champion for Native American rights and education in Texas. Read more:
https://loom.ly/HSI0FYA
about 1 month ago
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PWNA hosted its Free Chili Feed at the Black Hills Powwow, serving hundreds and connecting with the community. Hear from our President/CEO Joshua Arce about why showing up matters and how PWNA supports Native communities nationwide:
https://loom.ly/-595mjc
#PWNA4Hope
#NativeStrong
#BlackHillsPowwow
about 1 month ago
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We honor the cultures, traditions, and resilience of Native peoples and thank everyone who supports Native-led solutions for stronger communities. 💌 Send an Indigenous Peoples’ Day e-card:
https://loom.ly/Rvt6MTc
📖 Learn more about the day:
https://loom.ly/UkZV7A0
#PWNA4Hope
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
about 1 month ago
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✨ October Giveaway! ✨ We’re giving away a signed memoir about growing up on Pine Ridge and healing through Indigenous activism and community care. 👉 Enter here:
https://loom.ly/IX-KU0w
#WarriorPrincessesStrikeBack
#NativeVoices
#BookGiveaway
#IndigenousAuthors
about 2 months ago
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#NoteworthyNative Physicist. Veteran. Mentor. Fred Begay, the first Navajo to receive a Ph.D. in physics, conducted groundbreaking research at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He dedicated his career to advancing science and supporting the Navajo Nation. Read more:
https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
about 2 months ago
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✨ Look to the sky tonight.
#FullHuntersMoon
#FallingLeavesMoon
#PWNA
about 2 months ago
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And the winner is.....Terra A. from Washington! Congratulations! We'll contact you for the next steps. Stay tuned for more giveaways 🎉
about 2 months ago
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New blog: Simple ways to plan for your future while making a lasting difference for Native Americans. Read here:
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#PWNA
#LegacyGiving
#EstatePlanning
about 2 months ago
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✨ Coming Wednesday ✨ Our new blog shares simple ways to plan for your financial future while also making a lasting difference for Native Americans. It’s never too soon to start thinking about your legacy.
#PWNA
#LegacyGiving
#EstatePlanning
about 2 months ago
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It's the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools/Residential Schools (Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). We honor survivors, remember the children who never came home, and commit to healing.
#EveryChildMatters
#BoardingSchoolHealing
#TruthAndReconciliation
about 2 months ago
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Celebrate Indigenous Artists 🖌️ Tlingit artist Lily Hope is “Indigenizing the Labubus” by dressing them in Ravenstail and Chilkat regalia woven with teachings from her elders.
https://loom.ly/yBF9mqk
#FollowFriday
#IndigenousArt
(photo courtesy @sydneyakagi)
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For the first time in 46 years, the Lobos will take the field in turquoise, a color tied to New Mexico’s sky, water, and spirit of unity. 💎🐺 Read more about the history and meaning behind the turquoise →
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United in Turquoise by UNM Athletics
We reintroduce a turquoise jersey after 46 years
https://unmathletics.exposure.co/united-in-turquoise?source=share-unmathletics
2 months ago
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Native artists, filmmakers & designers are bringing their voices to the spotlight this fall. From Tulsa to LA, explore Indigenous art, fashion, & film events in our new blog: A Primer for Native Cultural Events 🔗
https://loom.ly/sUazKME
#NativeArt
#IndigenousCulture
#PWNA4Hope
2 months ago
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Victorio long sought peace but was forced into conflict, outmaneuvering armies for more than a year. One officer called him “the greatest Indian general” on the continent. Check out Victorio and other #NoteworthyNatives >>
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#NoteworthyNatives
#PWNA4Hope
#NativeHistory
#Apache
2 months ago
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Time’s almost up! ⏰Tonight is the last chance to give on #NorthTexasGivingDay. Help us reach our $4,500 goal to fund AIEF scholarships for Native students. Deadline: midnight. Give now →
https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
Watch:
https://loom.ly/X3ei7C0
#NorthTexasGivingDay
#PWNA
#AIEF
#Education
#NTGD
#CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas
2 months ago
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“The AIEF scholarship was pivotal. It helped me finish and graduate.” — Sampson Now he works with #PWNA, serving Native communities. Support more students like him before midnight! Give today
https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
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#PWNA
#AIEF
#Education
#NTGD
#CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas
2 months ago
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It’s #NorthTexasGivingDay! Meet Sampson, a Paiute-Shoshone grad whose AIEF scholarship helped him finish school. By midnight tonight, help us raise $4,500 for Native students → Donate:
https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
Video:
https://loom.ly/SbdWkCA
#NorthTexasGivingDay
#PWNA
#AIEF
#Education
#NTGD
#CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas
2 months ago
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College is tough, but the odds are even steeper for Native students. That’s why our American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) scholarship program offers year-round support. Read how AIEF made a difference in Sampson's journey >>
https://loom.ly/AqvipCs
#PWNA4Hope
#NativeEducation
#AIEF
#NativeLeadership
2 months ago
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Did you know you can impact the lives of Native Elders, children, and families through your life insurance? • Name PWNA as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy • Donate your paid-up policy directly to PWNA • Create a new policy naming PWNA the owner and beneficiary It's easy. PWNAlegacy.org
2 months ago
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Ever tried Wasna or Pemmican? Dive into the rich flavors of Native American cuisine and cultural events in our latest blog!
https://loom.ly/G3dk14k
#NativeFood
#NativeAware
#NativeCulture
2 months ago
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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth, a reminder to be ready for anything. When disasters hit Tribal communities, aid is often slow to arrive. PWNA provides immediate relief and long-term preparedness, serving up to 15,000 people a year. Learn more:
https://loom.ly/WFmF4sE
#NationalPreparednessMonth
#PWNA4Hope
#NativeAware
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2 months ago
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Early giving is OPEN for #NorthTexasGivingDay! 🎉 We’re raising $4,500 to fund scholarships for Native students. Support their education today →
https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
#NorthTexasGivingDay
#PWNA
#AIEF
#Education
#NTGD
#CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas
3 months ago
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Under Joshua Arce’s leadership, our #PWNA team delivers emergency relief, leadership training, and long-term solutions to strengthen Native communities. Read how he's building pathways for the next generation >>
https://loom.ly/Uj8jcEY
#PWNA
#NativeLeadership
#CapacityBuilding
#NonprofitLeadership
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Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Native Leaders
Under Joshua Arce’s leadership, PWNA delivers emergency relief, leadership training, and long-term solutions to strengthen Native communities across nine states.
https://www.dmagazine.com/philanthropy-nonprofits/2025/09/leading-pwna-is-not-something-joshua-arce-takes-for-granted/
3 months ago
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You could be the winner of a Navajo-made Dreamcatcher! Enter our giveaway by Sept. 30. and read about the history of Native American dreamcatchers.
https://loom.ly/RN5TW1I
3 months ago
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🌕 This moon goes by many names, and you can see it this Saturday, followed by the Autumn Equinox on September 22. The Equinox is a significant time for gratitude, harvest, and reflection, marking the transition into winter and a shift from outward activity to inner growth.
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3 months ago
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Higher education changes lives. Native students face many barriers, but they can succeed with your help. On #NorthTexasGivingDay (9.18), support our American Indian Education Fund scholarships so more students can chase their dreams. Donate:
https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
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https://loom.ly/SbdWkCA
3 months ago
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And the winner is.....Joliviette S. from Arizona! Congratulations! We'll contact you for the next steps. Stay tuned for more giveaways 🎉
3 months ago
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Rest in peace, Graham Greene (Oneida Nation). From Dances With Wolves to Reservation Dogs, his powerful performances opened doors for Indigenous actors and storytellers. Our thoughts are with his family and community.
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'Dances With Wolves' actor Graham Greene dies at 73
The Oscar-nominated actor died Monday after a lengthy illness, his agent said.
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/dances-wolves-actor-graham-greene-dies-73-rcna228489
3 months ago
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Lucy began pottery as a child, first selling small pieces to tourists. By signing her own work, Lucy broke tradition and claimed her place as one of the most innovative Pueblo potters of her time. Learn more about Lucy and other #NoteworthyNative folks here:
https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
3 months ago
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