The instructors, who just completed eight weeks of intensive training, speak eight languages among them and are from locations including Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Seven of the new instructors speak Spanish, helping the Food for Life program to grow its presence in Hispanic communities. Compared with 2022...
After that memorable night, Stacia received numerous job offers from recruiters who were eager to hire her. “Being invited to apply for these positions was something I could have never imagined in my wildest dreams,” she remarked. Today, Stacia works full-time as a governance, risk and compliance analyst at Acrisure, an insurance brokerage company in the area. She...
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, observed every May in the United States, is a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history, culture, and achievements in the United States. The designation of this month’s observance is not only a celebration but also a crucial reminder...
“The grant was instrumental in enabling me to deliver Food for Life classes to populations most impacted by health disparities,” says Dionne. “I aim to address the systemic health inequities that exist and empower individuals to make positive lifestyle changes.” Since 2021, the Food for Life program has awarded 86 scholarships to instructors around the globe who are...
You are invited to attend a First Nations Development Institute Building Native Communities (BNC) Financial Skills for Families Train-the-Trainer on October 22-24, 2019, in Norman, Oklahoma This free of charge training, organized by the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) and the Native Alliance Against Violence, is sponsored by ONAC, the Native Alliance...
Learning to Support Indigenous Communities: One Foundation’s Experience by Sean Buffington NPQ, in partnership with the First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), has published a series of Native American leaders who highlight the practices of community building in Indian Country this fall. This essay, also produced in partnership with the First Nations...
First Nations releases publication on Supporting Community Intellectuals and Partnerships in Native Communities This project sought to articulate Native American community intellectualism within the context of their own tribal communities. Unlike the colonial definition of intellectualism—the exercise of the intellect at the expense of the emotions–these four...
First Nations Launches California Tribal Fund to Meet the Unique Needs of California’s Native Communities LONGMONT, Colorado (August 25, 2020). In California, circumstances for Native communities are among the grimmest in the nation. At the same time, philanthropic funding for Native causes in California mirrors inequitable trends throughout the country, resulting in...
LONGMONT, Colorado (October 27, 2020) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced a project to help tribal governments and entities establish and strengthen their forest programs for the benefit of their economy, environment, educational opportunities and access to recreation. The project is part of First Nations’ umbrella program of...
LONGMONT, Colorado (November 23, 2020) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced its latest round of Emergency Response Fund grants, bringing the total amount awarded to $2,508,500 in 191 grants to Native nations and Native-led organizations. This funding continues to be imperative as the pandemic enters its ninth month of wreaking havoc...