Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA)
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Building Strong, Self-Sufficient Native American Communities.
We’re hiring a Program Development Content Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ! This full-time role focuses on storytelling, photography, multimedia content, and communications that highlight real impact in Tribal communities. Apply:
https://loom.ly/7lDYwys
#PhoenixJobs
#Storytelling
#NonprofitJobs
3 days ago
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On #ReadAcrossAmericaDay, we’re reminded that reading is the foundation for lifelong learning. In 2022, Native American 4th graders scored below the national average. Our American Indian Education Fund program supports Native students throughout their learning journey.
https://loom.ly/zX1PiVQ
5 days ago
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This month's full moon peaks Monday evening, followed by a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday. The eclipse begins around 3:50 a.m. CT, with the maximum eclipse around 5:33 a.m. CT. Look to the sky on Tuesday to see a rare, reddish-orange lunar event as the moon passes through Earth’s shadow.
#BloodMoon
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His life was shaped by forced moves, broken promises, and the fight to protect his people’s future. From surrender and imprisonment to finally finding a place to call home, his story is one of resilience and survival. Learn more about his legacy.
https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
#NoteworthyNative
#Naiche
10 days ago
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The Culture Story episode is now live! PWNA President and CEO Josh Arce shares insights into the realities of funding higher education for Native people. Former scholarship recipient of PWNA's American Indian Education Fund, Alyssa London, has the story.
https://loom.ly/a_uH2jU
#NativeEducation
11 days ago
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ICYMI: Josh Arce, PWNA President and CEO, sits down with Culture Story this February to discuss our American Indian Education Fund program. Watch the preview:
https://loom.ly/GBij1To
#NativeEducation
15 days ago
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Distance, underfunded systems, and limited infrastructure continue to shape Native health outcomes. But Tribal-led programs like CHRs and PHNs are building trusted, community-based solutions. Read our latest blog:
https://loom.ly/nNb11To
#NativeHealth
16 days ago
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Voting closes Feb. 18 Please cast your vote for our program, American Indian Education Fund (AIEF):
https://loom.ly/HXb9FKA
AIEF supports Native students through scholarships and care packages that help them stay in school and keep going.
#ProjectForAwesome
#P4A
#NativeEducation
#Scholarships
18 days ago
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Today, we honor
#ElizabethPeratrovich
, a Tlingit civil rights leader. In 1945, her testimony helped pass Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination Act, one of the first in the nation. Her courage still reminds us that dignity is not something to be debated. It’s something everyone deserves.
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ICYMI WISE WOMEN – Humanity’s Untold Origins explores the overlooked leadership of women in shaping humanity’s survival and future. It features PWNA Board Director Alissa Old Crow and is part of #WiseWomenForward, a movement about women’s power, aging, and leadership.
https://loom.ly/9JG9MbI
22 days ago
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PWNA's scholarship program, the American Indian Education Fund, was selected as a Project for Awesome candidate. Your support will help us secure a donation so we can continue helping Native students of all ages. Vote:
https://loom.ly/HXb9FKA
#ProjectForAwesome
#P4A
#NativeEducation
#Scholarships
23 days ago
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Our program, American Indian Education Fund (AIEF), is part of Project for Awesome this year. Our video highlights how we support Native students with scholarships and care packages. Please take a minute to watch & vote.
https://loom.ly/HXb9FKA
#ProjectForAwesome
#P4A
#NativeEducation
#Scholarships
25 days ago
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For many Native Elders, distance from stores, limited income, and harsh weather make getting enough food a daily challenge. This is why your support matters. In 2025, PWNA's food services helped nearly 22,000 Elders.
https://loom.ly/7KBpbk4
#NativeHunger
#NativeElders
#TribalCommunities
26 days ago
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ICYMI: The National Native American #BoardingSchool Healing Coalition is gathering oral histories in New Mexico, creating culturally grounded spaces for survivors and relatives to share their truths.
https://loom.ly/5yRg6vc
#BoardingSchool
Photo/Shaun Griswold, Native News Online
29 days ago
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Tonight, look for the second full moon of the year. The #Ojibwe named this moon after the sucker fish, an important resource for their winter survival.
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#Ojibwe
#FullMoon
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An Oglala Lakota holy man whose life story is still being read and discussed today. Meet Black Elk:
https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
#NoteworthyNative
#BlackElk
#OglalaLakota
about 1 month ago
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Apply for PWNA's American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) scholarship for the 2026–2027 year by April 4. Apply by March 1 for extra points Undergrad/Grad:
https://loom.ly/fZRxI74
Vocational:
https://loom.ly/VWNBrl0
Photo: Kutoven Stevens, (Yerington Paiute) a 4-year AIEF scholarship recipient
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ICYMI: This piece looks at flooding and sea level rise, and how Northwest tribes are protecting their people, culture, and salmon.
https://loom.ly/Z80czFw
Photo: Tribal community along the Skagit River. Credit: Grant Hindsley for
@nytimes.com
about 1 month ago
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This is what winter support looks like. 🧡 In 2025, PWNA served more than 1,000 Elders across the Northern Plains and the Southwest with Winter Emergency Boxes filled with food and household supplies. Each box is one less worry during the coldest months of the year.
#WinterEmergency
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and the values he stood for: justice, service, and dignity for all. His legacy continues to call us to action.
#MLKjr
#MLKday
about 2 months ago
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Winter can be a crisis-in-waiting in #IndianCountry. For many Elders, staying warm means impossible choices between heat, food, and medicine. Understanding why winter hits Native communities harder is the first step toward change.
https://loom.ly/HMH-yfQ
#IndianCountry
#NativeAware
#WinterCrisis
#TribalCommunities
about 2 months ago
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January 10 is National Save the Eagles Day. Eagles hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. We honor them and the responsibility to protect their future and the lands on which they depend. 🪶
#SaveTheEagles
about 2 months ago
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For Denise in Crow Agency, MT, winter can mean being cut off. “Where I live out in the country, it gets pretty bad sometimes. No one can get in or out.” PWNA's Winter Emergency Box helped her family avoid long trips and stretch a tight budget. Read Denise's story:
https://loom.ly/2aG0GRU
#CrowAgency
about 2 months ago
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Wolf Moon.
#Supermoon
. A winter moment that many Native communities connect with reflection and resilience.
2 months ago
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Starting 2026 with gratitude and purpose. Thanks to our supporters, we’re continuing to show up for Native communities with care and commitment in the year ahead. 🪶
#PWNA4Hope
#NewYear
#NativeCommunities
2 months ago
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Only one day left to make your year-end gift go further! Every donation to PWNA is still matched dollar for dollar, helping to strengthen support for Native families and Elders through winter and into the new year. Give before the deadline:
https://loom.ly/9xFKBes
2 months ago
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Remembering the #WoundedKnee Massacre on Dec. 29, 1890. We honor the lives lost and the resilience of Lakota communities, reflecting on their history and standing in solidarity for justice today. PBS – Lakota Accounts
https://loom.ly/E5ppI_g
Encyclopedia of the Great Plains
https://loom.ly/pF0f8QE
#WoundedKnee
2 months ago
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With just one week left in the year, there’s still time to make a meaningful difference. Your support helps carry vital programs forward into the new year — bringing stability, care, and hope to Native communities. Make your year-end gift today. Link:
https://loom.ly/9xFKBes
2 months ago
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Join the Heritage Circle 🌿 and make a planned gift to PWNA to receive a personalized plaque featuring authentic artwork from Indian Country. Gifts can come from your will, IRA, DAF, and more. Learn how:
https://loom.ly/7P-FIR4
2 months ago
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Tomorrow is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Indigenous traditions mark it as a time for reflection, storytelling, and honoring the cycles of nature. Share a story or practice that helps you honor the cycles of the year.
#WinterSolstice
3 months ago
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For some Anishinaabe (of the Great Lakes region) peoples, December is when spirits rest, and Elders share stories. Pictured: William Johnson, curator with the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways, at a Little People Ceremony at the Sanilac Petrogyphs.
https://loom.ly/KCtOzLo
3 months ago
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PWNA has been named a 2025
#FoodJusticeforKidsPrize
recipient for the 2nd consecutive year. This recognition fuels programs that: âś…Deliver Healthy foods to Native Families âś…Support Local food sovereignty efforts âś…Create brighter futures for Native Youth Proud to partner with Newman's Own Foundation
3 months ago
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PWNA President and CEO Josh Arce shares reflections on the year ahead for Native communities, from shifting federal priorities to the importance of sovereignty, visibility, and strong partnerships. Blog:
https://loom.ly/awIT6mc
3 months ago
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Just days remain in the year — and there’s still time to take advantage of this special matching gift! As Native families, Elders, and children face one of the hardest winters in years, a generous group of donors is matching every gift dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. Link:
loom.ly/9xFKBes
3 months ago
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PWNA has achieved BBB Wise Giving Alliance accreditation, affirming our commitment to transparency and impact in the Native communities we serve.
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3 months ago
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PWNA President/CEO Josh Arce shared a #YearInReview on the major developments in #IndianCountry. From school achievement gains to language revitalization and a renewed push for justice in the boarding school investigation, 2025 was shaped by disruption and forward motion.
https://loom.ly/0us1gJ4
#YearInReview
3 months ago
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Red Cloud, Oglala Lakota leader and strategist, guided the only successful Native military campaign against the United States and later worked for peace. Read more >>
https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
#NoteworthyNative
#RedCloud
3 months ago
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Catch "The Sioux Chef" Sean Sherman on The Daily Show as he explains why Native restaurants are still so rare. His new cookbook, "Turtle Island," is a thoughtful holiday gift for anyone. Video:
https://loom.ly/t9j0fs4
#NativeCooking
3 months ago
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PWNA’s President/CEO Josh Arce led a conversation on Native representation at SIE Society’s Impact+Profit conference. He was joined by Charlie Perry, Sarah Eagle Heart, and Melinda Janko. They covered film, digital media, and concerns about AI misrepresenting Native voices.
3 months ago
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Charles Shay, a Penobscot Nation D-Day veteran who saved lives as a young Army medic on Omaha Beach, has passed away at the age of 101. His courage and commitment to peace left an enduring mark. Full story:
https://loom.ly/wxqlIP8
3 months ago
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Named for the onset of the coldest part of the year and the long nights associated with it, December's full moon is often seen as a time for reflection, letting go of the past, and preparing for the new cycle ahead.
#FullColdMoon
#LittleSpiritsMoon
#LongNightMoon
3 months ago
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Tomorrow, PWNA President and CEO Josh Arce will moderate a panel at the Impact + Profit Conference in LA. The panel brings together leading voices in entertainment to discuss Native representation in media. Check out featured speakers >
https://loom.ly/w1T9amY
#NativeMedia
3 months ago
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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA)
With winter approaching, many Native Elders are still choosing between food or warmth. But now through GivingTuesday, your gift is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $23,000. Your generosity today can help us reach 1,500 Elders and families in need. Give at:
https://nativepartnership.org/PWNAGT2025
3 months ago
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It’s GivingTuesday — and thanks to The Joy Fund Foundation's generosity, your gift goes TWICE as far today! Your generosity will bring real warmth to Native Elders! Double the warmth. Double the hope. Donate here:
https://loom.ly/W_lpgSk
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The coldest days of winter are approaching fast — and we’re working to reach 1,500 Native families with the warmth and essentials they need. And right now, every dollar moves the thermometer twice as fast thanks to a GivingTuesday match! Give at:
https://nativepartnership.org/PWNAGT2025
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With winter approaching, many Native Elders are still choosing between food or warmth. But now through GivingTuesday, your gift is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $23,000. Your generosity today can help us reach 1,500 Elders and families in need. Give at:
https://nativepartnership.org/PWNAGT2025
3 months ago
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This Native American Heritage Day, take a moment to learn the real history, celebrate Native voices, and support Native-led programs making a difference every day.
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3 months ago
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Today we reflect on resilience, survival, and the stories that were never taught in school. Download our learning tools here:
https://nativepartnership.org/the-real-thanksgiving-story/
and
https://nativepartnership.org/after-thanksgiving-story/
3 months ago
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Congratulations to Erin from Colorado who won a signed copy of 'Warrior Princesses Strike Back' by Sarah Eagle Heart and her twin, Emma Eagle Heart-White. Enjoy the book and let us know what you thought of it. Stay tuned for more giveaways 🎉
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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