Native Ways Federation

The Spring Equinox reminds us of balance, renewal, and our deep connection to the land. Just as the season calls us to tend the earth, we are called to tend and strengthen the Native-led organizations that nurture our people year-round.

NICWA hosts the nation’s largest gathering on Native child advocacy, bringing together more than 2,000 attendees for three days focused on Tribal child welfare and well-being. Register today by clicking here: nicwa.org/conference/

Join us for a guided conversation to learn and share what has worked for Native-led nonprofits, how to learn from what didn’t work, and what’s in store for orgs joining the campaign this spring. Let’s get inspired together! 🔗 Register here, today: shorturl.at/lczm2

Updating your profile helps donors find you, highlights your latest programs and achievements, and strengthens your place in this nationwide movement. Take a few minutes to refresh your header, logo, and about section and watch your impact flourish. 🔗 shorturl.at/qaglz

NOW OPEN: Native Nonprofit List Registration We invite Native-led orgs to register and take their place in this year’s Native Nonprofit Day movement. The first priority deadline is April 8th—register today to ensure your organization is included. 🔗 givenative.org/p/registration

Join us for our first kickoff call to learn how to participate in #NativeNonprofitDay, including updated resources and prizes, deadlines to join the Native Nonprofit List, and timelines for the 5th Annual Native Nonprofit Day campaign. 🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/Tnsja

We’re excited to share that #NativeNonprofitDay will now be officially recognized on the third Thursday of May each year. Read the full press release to learn what this milestone year means and how you can help spread the word. 🔗 shorturl.at/PwN9q

📅 Save the Date NAGPRA Regional Training (Plains Region) May 12 to 14, 2026 University of Montana | Missoula, Montana In person training on NAGPRA compliance and collections management. ⚠️ Registration opening soon 🔗 Indian-Affairs.org

Reminder: Application Window Now Open for Native Food Sovereignty Grants 📣 First Nations will award multiple grants to Native-led and Native-serving organizations working to establish and safeguard Native food traditions. Learn more and apply by 3/17/26: bit.ly/46TELbi

Our mission, vision, and values are more than words; they guide every decision we make and shape how we show up in service of Native-led nonprofits and Native communities every day. 💛 Learn more about our work at NativeWays.org or visit the link in our bio.

Congratulations to one of our incredible founding member organizations, @AISES ! We are proud to celebrate this powerful moment with their students, educators, Elders, partners, and community. Learn more: facebook.com/share/p/1Ca9i5…

Native Nonprofit Day Guided Conversation! The second kickoff call focuses on building community amongst Native-led nonprofits and learning from one another. Register today: shorturl.at/4bOWV

Native Nonprofit Day Kickoff Call for Native Nonprofits! Join us for our first kickoff call to discover how to build your profile to maximize searchability and how fundraising around prizes can drive donations. 🔗 shorturl.at/MM2l5

Mark Your Calendars: Native Nonprofit Day May 21, 2026 🔗 Find the link to the graphic here: shorturl.at/nMrRS

The @IndianAffairs is hosting the 11th Annual Repatriation Conference, a fully virtual conference, this month. Learn more at Indian-Affairs.org.

By advocating for the needs prioritized by Native communities and increasing long-term, flexible funding to Native-led orgs, philanthropy can help Native people fully achieve their dreams and thrive on their own terms. 📖 Read the full report today --> shorturl.at/QLqLV

Our monthly newsletter keeps you connected to the work advancing Native-led nonprofits across Indian Country. 📬 Stay informed. Stay engaged. Support Native-led nonprofits. 🔗 shorturl.at/YhL6r

As we settle into the new year, we’re carrying forward the momentum, relationships, and shared purpose that continues to strengthen Native communities nationwide. 💪🏽📈 Here are a few meaningful milestones from 2025:   (Part 2)

As we settle into the new year, we’re carrying forward the momentum, relationships, and shared purpose that continues to strengthen Native communities nationwide. 💪🏽📈 Here are a few meaningful milestones from 2025:   (Part 1)

In solidarity with Ice Out of Minnesota: A Day of Truth and Freedom, we will be closed today for a day of nonviolent moral action, reflection, and collective care. Full statement: shorturl.at/Y0BuJ #IceOutMN #MniSotaMakoce #CommunityCare #ProtectOurRelatives