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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 45m

✨ October Giveaway! ✨
We’re giving away a signed memoir about growing up on Pine Ridge and healing through Indigenous activism and community care.
👉 Enter here: https://loom.ly/IX-KU0w
#WarriorPrincessesStrikeBack #NativeVoices #BookGiveaway #IndigenousAuthors

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 23h

#NoteworthyNative
Physicist. Veteran. Mentor.
Fred Begay, the first Navajo to receive a Ph.D. in physics, conducted groundbreaking research at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He dedicated his career to advancing science and supporting the Navajo Nation.
Read more: https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is

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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Look to the sky tonight.
#FullHuntersMoon #FallingLeavesMoon #PWNA

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 6d

And the winner is.....Terra A. from Washington!
Congratulations! We'll contact you for the next steps.
Stay tuned for more giveaways 🎉

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 8d

New blog: Simple ways to plan for your future while making a lasting difference for Native Americans.
Read here: https://loom.ly/Sq0xqSw
#PWNA #LegacyGiving #EstatePlanning

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 8d

✨ Coming Wednesday ✨
Our new blog shares simple ways to plan for your financial future while also making a lasting difference for Native Americans.

It’s never too soon to start thinking about your legacy.

#PWNA #LegacyGiving #EstatePlanning

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 9d

It's the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools/Residential Schools (Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
We honor survivors, remember the children who never came home, and commit to healing.
#EveryChildMatters #BoardingSchoolHealing #TruthAndReconciliation

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 13d

Celebrate Indigenous Artists 🖌️
Tlingit artist Lily Hope is “Indigenizing the Labubus” by dressing them in Ravenstail and Chilkat regalia woven with teachings from her elders.
https://loom.ly/yBF9mqk
#FollowFriday #IndigenousArt (photo courtesy @sydneyakagi)

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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 14d

For the first time in 46 years, the Lobos will take the field in turquoise, a color tied to New Mexico’s sky, water, and spirit of unity. 💎🐺
Read more about the history and meaning behind the turquoise → https://loom.ly/2yRYJJU

United in Turquoise by UNM Athletics

We reintroduce a turquoise jersey after 46 years

unmathletics.exposure.co

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 15d

Native artists, filmmakers & designers are bringing their voices to the spotlight this fall. From Tulsa to LA, explore Indigenous art, fashion, & film events in our new blog: A Primer for Native Cultural Events
🔗 https://loom.ly/sUazKME
#NativeArt #IndigenousCulture #PWNA4Hope

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 16d

Victorio long sought peace but was forced into conflict, outmaneuvering armies for more than a year. One officer called him “the greatest Indian general” on the continent.
Check out Victorio and other #NoteworthyNatives >> https://loom.ly/jfzT3Is
#PWNA4Hope #NativeHistory #Apache

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 20d

Time’s almost up! ⏰Tonight is the last chance to give on #NorthTexasGivingDay.
Help us reach our $4,500 goal to fund AIEF scholarships for Native students. Deadline: midnight.
Give now → https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
Watch: https://loom.ly/X3ei7C0
#PWNA #AIEF #Education #NTGD #CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 20d

“The AIEF scholarship was pivotal. It helped me finish and graduate.” — Sampson

Now he works with #PWNA, serving Native communities. Support more students like him before midnight!
Give today https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
Video https://loom.ly/vIfM2kg
#AIEF #Education #NTGD #CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 21d

It’s #NorthTexasGivingDay! Meet Sampson, a Paiute-Shoshone grad whose AIEF scholarship helped him finish school.
By midnight tonight, help us raise $4,500 for Native students →
Donate: https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
Video: https://loom.ly/SbdWkCA
#PWNA #AIEF #Education #NTGD #CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas

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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 21d

College is tough, but the odds are even steeper for Native students. That’s why our American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) scholarship program offers year-round support.
Read how AIEF made a difference in Sampson's journey >> https://loom.ly/AqvipCs
#PWNA4Hope #NativeEducation #AIEF #NativeLeadership

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 23d

Did you know you can impact the lives of Native Elders, children, and families through your life insurance?
• Name PWNA as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy
• Donate your paid-up policy directly to PWNA
• Create a new policy naming PWNA the owner and beneficiary
It's easy.
PWNAlegacy.org

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 23d

Ever tried Wasna or Pemmican? Dive into the rich flavors of Native American cuisine and cultural events in our latest blog! https://loom.ly/G3dk14k
#NativeFood #NativeAware #NativeCulture

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 26d

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth, a reminder to be ready for anything. When disasters hit Tribal communities, aid is often slow to arrive. PWNA provides immediate relief and long-term preparedness, serving up to 15,000 people a year.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/WFmF4sE
#PWNA4Hope #NativeAware

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 28d

Early giving is OPEN for #NorthTexasGivingDay! 🎉
We’re raising $4,500 to fund scholarships for Native students.
Support their education today → https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
#PWNA #AIEF #Education #NTGD #CommunitiesFoundationOfTexas

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 29d

Under Joshua Arce’s leadership, our #PWNA team delivers emergency relief, leadership training, and long-term solutions to strengthen Native communities. Read how he's building pathways for the next generation >> https://loom.ly/Uj8jcEY
#NativeLeadership #CapacityBuilding #NonprofitLeadership

Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Native Leaders

Under Joshua Arce’s leadership, PWNA delivers emergency relief, leadership training, and long-term solutions to strengthen Native communities across nine states.

www.dmagazine.com

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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · Sep 8

You could be the winner of a Navajo-made Dreamcatcher! Enter our giveaway by Sept. 30. and read about the history of Native American dreamcatchers. https://loom.ly/RN5TW1I

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · Sep 5

🌕 This moon goes by many names, and you can see it this Saturday, followed by the Autumn Equinox on September 22. The Equinox is a significant time for gratitude, harvest, and reflection, marking the transition into winter and a shift from outward activity to inner growth.

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · Sep 4

Higher education changes lives. Native students face many barriers, but they can succeed with your help.
On #NorthTexasGivingDay (9.18), support our American Indian Education Fund scholarships so more students can chase their dreams.
Donate: https://loom.ly/maAsUnM
Watch: https://loom.ly/SbdWkCA

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · Sep 3

And the winner is.....Joliviette S. from Arizona!
Congratulations! We'll contact you for the next steps.
Stay tuned for more giveaways 🎉

Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · Sep 2

Rest in peace, Graham Greene (Oneida Nation). From Dances With Wolves to Reservation Dogs, his powerful performances opened doors for Indigenous actors and storytellers. Our thoughts are with his family and community.

'Dances With Wolves' actor Graham Greene dies at 73

The Oscar-nominated actor died Monday after a lengthy illness, his agent said.

www.nbcnews.com

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