2023 offered many opportunities for us to impact our community and meet tangible needs on reservations. Because of your support, we were able to change lives and improve circumstances. Thank you for your ongoing support and care for Native communities!  Join us as we look back on the impact we made together in 2023 with thankfulness and excitement for what's to come ..read more

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month was established to honor and recognize Native Americans as the first people of this nation and to celebrate both their cultural heritage and integral importance to our past, our present, and our future.   ..read more

Serving to protect this nation is something Native Americans have done since the Revolutionary War. Many ask how is it possible that Natives want to serve a country where "they [U.S. military] weren't nice to you?" Peter MacDonald, WWII Navajo Code Talker, explains, "Still, this is our land. This [America] is our home; this has always been our home…we have always wanted to fulfill a warrior path." After interviewing and researching several people of various ages, it is evident that the warrior spirit binds the Native American people from 573 sovereign nations together. To be an akicitas (warr ..read more

The Comanche Nation has a history of fiercely defending its territory and challenging the encroachment of settlers. As one of the most renowned and warlike tribes in history, they struck fear in the hearts of anyone who approached their land. However, they have as rich and diverse history and culture as any other Native American tribe ..read more

Known for their staunch resistance to relocation and commitment to their cultural roots, the Seminole Native Americans created a name for themselves in American history. Their legacy includes innovative housing solutions, inclusive communities, three wars, and being the only tribe who never signed a final peace treaty.  ..read more

A tribe famous for their horsemanship, generosity, and commitment to their culture, the Nez Perce tribe has touched American history through several vital chapters. From their initial interactions with the first settlers to the Gold Rush, read on to learn more about the Nez Perce and their legacy.  ..read more

The Shoshone tribe has inhabited the Great Basin and Great Plains for over 10,000 years. They lived in what is now Nevada, Idaho, Utah, and beyond. Their history is one of adaptation in the face of drastic changes to their way of life and countless threats to their land. Shoshone influence spans eras of change, hardship, resilience, and cultural endurance from pre-colonial times to the present.  ..read more

The earliest schools for Native Americans were most often mission schools, founded by different religious groups in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In 1819, Congress passed the Indian Civilization Act, in which they paid missionaries to educate Natives and promote the "civilization process."  ..read more

During the pandemic, people across all nations, Native and non-Native, dealt with escalating rates of suicidal ideation and completion. Suicidal thoughts stem from several sources. Depression is a significant source, but substance abuse, physical abuse, divorce, and high amounts of stress can contribute to thoughts of self-harm. When a person is in pain, fixating on suicide feels like the best solution—but that’s not true. Suicide is not the answer. For the month of September, National Suicide Prevention Month, we will focus on providing information and resources for those struggling in the s ..read more

The Black Hills of South Dakota offer a stark contrast to the vast plains that surround them. A landscape of natural beauty that boasts serene rolling hills and towering pines, the Black Hills were originally called Paha Sapa by the Lakota Sioux Tribe, meaning "hills that are black.” Today, people travel from around the country to enjoy the majestic views and rich history that the Black Hills offer. One of the most renowned events that takes place in the Black Hills each summer is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The largest gathering of its kind in the world, it attracts over a half million mot ..read more