Partnership With Native Americans

This Thanksgiving, we're filled with gratitude for you! ?? Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we're one step closer to our vision of strong, self-sufficient Native American communities. Your support is providing daily, life-transforming services to underserved reservations—and creating lasting change. ?? From all of us at PWNA, Happy Thanksgiving! ?????? . . #PWNA4Hope #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HappyThanksgiving #NativeAware

A dozen Native leaders gathered for a 4D session in Rapid City, South Dakota, to share strengths and invest in their personal and professional growth. The session began with a prayer and smudging, followed by personal stories from participants. The group, made up of both young and older members from various fields like business, healthcare, education, and agriculture, is committed to making a difference in their communities. Learn more about AIEF’s 4 Directions Program at: https://lnkd.in/gkWJKTUy . . #PWNA4Hope #AIEF #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #FourDirectionsProgram

Thank you to The Funders Network for allowing us to participate in such an important event and for helping spread awareness of some of the challenges facing Native Americans today. Incredible organizations like yours are instrumental in helping PWNA realize our vision strong, self-sufficient Native communities.

To spread awareness surrounding Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), PWNA has partnered with social activist Whoopi Goldberg and leaders from MMIW Texas Rematriate and TECHPLUG. Together, they support MMIW survivors like Christy, who shares her personal story of abduction, survival, and healing in this powerful video: https://lnkd.in/gukuK2N6 Together, we can work toward a safe future for Indigenous women. Visit our website to learn about the resources available to help break the cycle. . . #PWNA4Hope #NativeAware #MMIW #MMIWG #BreakTheCycle #NativeWomen #StopTrafficking #WhoopiGoldberg

Make a difference this #GivingTuesday! ?? On December 3rd, 2024, help us provide over 1,500 Native men, women, Elders, and children with Winter Preparedness Boxes filled with items like blankets, coats, scarves, and mittens. Your gift will be MATCHED $1-for-$1, up to $50,000! That means your donation goes twice as far in keeping families safe and warm. ???? Why it matters? ?? 30% of homes in Indian Country rely on wood for heat. ?? 88% of Tribal housing officials report homelessness. ?? Temperatures can drop below freezing — skin can freeze in under 15 minutes. Your generosity will help brighten a holiday, warm a heart, and protect those in need. Save the date and spread the word! ?? Donate as early as today at: https://lnkd.in/gQJ6FzaN . . #PWNA4Hope #WinterWarmth #NativeAware #GiveBack

The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of Native American Tribes from their ancestral lands to a designated Indian Territory (modern-day Oklahoma) in the 1830s. This tragic journey was part of the broader policy of westward expansion, driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny, which sought to move Native populations off their lands to make way for European-American settlers. Thousands of Native people died due to harsh conditions, disease, and malnutrition during the relocation. The Trail of Tears remains a symbol of the devastating impact of U.S. expansion on Indigenous communities. Learn more about the Trail of Tears at: https://lnkd.in/gDY3_qqs . . #PWNA4Hope #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #TrailOfTears #NativeHistory

Food provides us with so much more than nourishment in our lives. ???? It connects us to family and friends, to history and heritage, and to the earth and its bounty. This recipe offers a special opportunity to connect directly to Native American heritage. Download the recipe today and enjoy a taste of tradition in your own home: https://lnkd.in/g-W_wfhC . . #PWNA4Hope #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #PeachCornSalsaRecipe

Congratulations to Beverly from South Carolina for winning last week's handcrafted vase from Little Soldier Sioux Pottery in South Dakota! This week, don’t miss your chance to win our very last and BIGGEST giveaway of the year! ?? Enter to win an exclusive Indigenous Holiday Basket featuring delicious treats from Bedré Fine Chocolate, owned by the Chickasaw Nation—the only Native American tribe that makes chocolate. ?? The basket also includes two custom wrapping paper rolls from NTVS and a stunning hand-beaded ornament from 5 Sisters Beadwork. ? Enter to win at: https://lnkd.in/gnBezhRs Hurry, this giveaway submission closes at midnight CST on Saturday, November 30th! ? . . #PWNA4Hope #HeritageMonthGiveaway #IndigenousHolidayBox

Dignity of Earth and Sky, commonly known simply as "Dignity," is a stunning sculpture that majestically stands on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota. Created by artist Dale Claude Lamphere, the sculpture’s plaque features a powerful quote: “Standing at a crossroads, Dignity echoes the connection between earth, sky, and people. She illuminates the beauty and enduring spirit of the Indigenous cultures that continue to thrive on this land.” Learn more about this beautiful sculpture and what it means to the Indigenous people of South Dakota at: https://lnkd.in/gtiQGfc4 . . #PWNA4Hope #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #DignityOfEarthAndSky #DignitySculpture #SouthDakota

Taking care of our bodies is essential to overall health, but on reservations, there are shortages of doctors and nurses. Remedy, a junior nursing student, received a scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year from the American Indian Education Fund? (AIEF) through Partnership With Native Americans? (PWNA). Growing up on the Rosebud Reservation, where there’s only one hospital and a few small clinics, Remedy sees the need for health role models. Without the AIEF scholarship, Remedy would have needed another job, which would have impacted her academics and well-being. She shared, “I want to let the donors know that they’re changing lives and making a difference. I wouldn’t be able to do this well in school without this scholarship.” Learn more about Remedy and see how she is an inspiration to her people at: https://lnkd.in/gKyEdKMK . . #PWNA4Hope #AIEF #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeEducation #SuccessStory #NativeHealth