How Philanthropy Can Support Truth and Healing in Native American Communities

How Philanthropy Can Support Truth and Healing in Native American Communities

Edgar Villanueva of Decolonizing Wealth and Christina Snider, tribal advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, explain philanthropy’s role in a historic reconciliation process between Native and non-Native people in California.

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“Begin the Drive for Equity.” A Historic Gift Points to Tribal Funders’ Growing Influence

“Begin the Drive for Equity.” A Historic Gift Points to Tribal Funders’ Growing Influence

Weak foundation support for Native American causes often obscures the important role of tribal funders. A spate of pandemic-era gifts, including an unprecedented commitment to UCLA, underscores Native-led funders’ expanding reach.


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Latest Effort to “Decolonize Wealth” Moves Cash to Hard-Hit Native Communities

Latest Effort to “Decolonize Wealth” Moves Cash to Hard-Hit Native Communities

A new initiative to support Native American communities hit hard by COVID-19 will offer direct cash relief, a funding strategy that’s growing in popularity. We spoke to Edgar Villanueva about the Decolonizing Wealth Project’s latest move.

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Here’s How One Grantmaker Supports Native-Led Nonprofits

Here’s How One Grantmaker Supports Native-Led Nonprofits

While Native American communities are barely on the radars of funders in many parts of the country, the Northwest Area Foundation devotes 40 percent of grant dollars to Native-led organizations. What does that look like in practice?

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