NATIVE ACTION NETWORK

Join NATIVE ACTION NETWORK for our in-person trainings on November 8 (NW Washington) and November 15 (SW Washington). Lunch is provided! These trainings are offered at no-cost. The Native Nonprofits 101 learning series is designed to give you information and tools to help you run your nonprofit. Whether you're in a leadership role, serving as staff or volunteer, or new to nonprofits all together, this series provides you with practical, hands-on learning. We will share tips and tools for small to midsize organizations, whether staffed or all-volunteer. We celebrate and welcome participants of all genders.  More information & registration available at: https://lnkd.in/dZ-xx5W2

NATIVE ACTION NETWORK is happy to partner with UNKITAWA to spread holiday cheer for Native youth and their families with our annual Giving Tree. Please consider sending unwrapped gifts to the NAN office by Friday, December 13. We also invite you to purchase gifts via our Amazon registry, with gifts delivered directly to Unkitawa. Link: https://lnkd.in/gqmq7r5M ABOUT UNKITAWA: Unkitawa uses traditional art, culture, and ceremony to assist and support Indigenous communities in South King County, Washington State, and beyond. Our founders and supporters are dedicated, results-oriented people who came together to support efforts that protect and heal the Earth for the benefit of all. #community #holidaygiving #givingtree #seattle #native #nonprofit

Join us as we celebrate and honor these incredible leaders at our 2024 Enduring Spirit Honoree Luncheon at the 20th Annual Native Women's Leadership Forum. Join us this week at Muckleshoot Casino Resort for the Forum or Friday Luncheon only — tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/dvq3fiex Congratulations to our 2024 Enduring Spirit Award Recipients: (pictured left to right) Norine Hill, Oneida Nation of the Thames Pam James, Colville Sarah Colleen Sotomish, Quinault Sarah Sense-Wilson, Oglala/Lakota Virginia Cross, Muckleshoot (not pictured) Congratulations to our 2024 Rising Star Award Recipient: (pictured far right) Kim Ironroad, Standing Rock Sioux We’d like to extend a special thank you to all who submitted a nomination for our 2024 Enduring Spirit Awards. Each year, we select four women from a group of nominations submitted by our community.  Photos by Mel Ponder

Join us for our our FREE Get Out the Native Vote Event on Wednesday, October 23 at Muckleshoot Casino Resort from 9AM-5PM. Check out the agenda for the day and register now! Join us for any portion of the programming. Registration is encouraged here: https://lnkd.in/dBPYaV3h #vote #GOTV #GOTNV Alaina Capoeman, MBA Annella T. Kati Durkin Kamryn Yanchick Emily Carmichael

SPOKANE NATIVE COMMUNITY - Please join us Monday, October 7th at 6PM for our Welcome Reception at Northern Quest. This event kicks-off our Native Nonprofits: Building Community Together Conference, starting Tuesday morning. All are invited to join us for food, drink, activity, and community connection on Monday evening. No cost to join us. Please "share" and invite those who may interested.

More speakers announced! Join NATIVE ACTION NETWORK for the "Native Nonprofits Building Community Together Conference". This gathering is designed to bring Native nonprofit leaders from across the region together for a powerful exchange of ideas, resources, and strategies. Whatever your mission is, this conference offers unique, culturally relevant insights tailored to the specific needs of Native-led organizations. This event is happening next week, October 7-9 at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g8nvy6KS Apply for a Conference fee scholarship here: https://lnkd.in/gqb2HsY7

Calling all Native nonprofit leaders…. Are you looking to connect, collaborate, and strengthen your Native nonprofit’s impact? The "Native Nonprofits Building Community Together Conference" hosted by the Native Action Network is your chance to do just that. This gathering is designed to bring Native nonprofit leaders from across the region together for a powerful exchange of ideas, resources, and strategies. Whatever your mission is, this conference offers unique, culturally relevant insights tailored to the specific needs of Native-led organizations. The Conference is taking place October 8-9, with a pre-Conference Reception on October 7, at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/g8nvy6KS   Our keynote speaker is Erik Stegman (he/him), who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Native Americans in Philanthropy, a national organization advocating for stronger and more meaningful investments by the philanthropic sector in tribal communities. Nonprofits need philanthropy to understanding our needs and realities—this session promises to give us new insights in how we can raise more money for our causes.   We know that you need information and tools to move your missions forward. That’s why we’ve convened a powerful set of workshops to help you get what you need. These include:   ·        Worker-Related Rules in Washington State ·        Creating an Organizational Reset: Aligning People with Purpose ·        Effective Strategies for Addressing Employee Performance Issues in Nonprofits ·        Native Philanthropy ·        Unemployment Insurance for Nonprofits ·        A Culture of Wellness: Wellness Policies, Sabbaticals, and More ·        Empowering the Path: Weaving Wisdom for Resilient Leadership for Indigenous Women ·        Transformative Delegation: Unleashing Potential in Your Team ·        Bridge Financing: Credit Union or Native CDFI? ·        Focus Areas for Small Nonprofits ·        Grants Management ·        Maximizing Your Nonprofit’s Impact with Social Media ·        AI: A Hands-On Strategy Session ·        On Our Terms: Supporting a Thriving Native Nonprofit Sector The cost of the Conference is $150. We don't want cost to be a barrier to attending, so we are pleased to offer a number of conference scholarships for individuals who need financial assistance in attending. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please fill out the application form here: https://lnkd.in/gqb2HsY7 You don't want to miss out on meeting all of the incredible Native nonprofit team members that will be in attendance! 

We invite you to submit a workshop proposal for our 20th Annual Native Women's Forum in October at Muckleshoot Casino Resort! No prior speaking experience is required - we want to hear from you! This year's theme is "Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership" and we'd love to feature YOU and your lived experience in the areas of leadership, education, law, community service, youth, advocacy, wellness and more. Submit this simple Google form today: https://lnkd.in/ghbDJTMQ

Introducing the Native Nonprofit Learning Network! Native Action Network, in partnership with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State, proudly presents a comprehensive training and development series designed for Native nonprofit leaders. This initiative fosters collective learning within Indigenous spaces, guided by teachings that honor and embody Indigenous wisdom and methodologies. Join us for the Kick-Off Session! Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:00-1:00pm Pacific Online https://lnkd.in/gcBFy-t4 Join us as we launch a year-long journey of nonprofit learning and connection within Indigenous spaces. In 2023, NAN conducted regional meetings and a training series. We summarized what we learned and heard in a report. Learn how we will take action of these lessons and how you can strengthen your nonprofit through the Native Nonprofit Learning Network. We recognize the importance of fostering meaningful connections within our community. The Native Nonprofit Learning Network provides a dedicated space for this purpose. Save the date and RSVP today! Let's embark together on this journey of collective learning and empowerment. See you there!

👋 Meet our current Advocacy Boot Camp Cohort Member, Hillary Edwards (Swinomish). Hilary Edwards is a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and acquired her Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. She also possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, majoring in Management, from Seattle University. After graduating from Seattle University, Hilary moved to Australia for six months to work with Indigenous youth to overcome the alarmingly high suicide rates. Following, she traveled to Nepal on a social justice trip, focusing on ethical tourism and preventing human trafficking. When she arrived back in the States, Hilary learned about the then-grassroots movement of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). During her time in law school, Hilary co-hosted the MMIWG panel. The panelists included NCAI President Fawn Sharp, Arizona Senator Sally Ann Gonzales, Arizona Senator Victoria Steele, and Arizona Representative Jennifer Jermaine. The event was created to bring awareness to this crisis that impacts Indian Country. Furthermore, Hilary wrote her graduation writing requirement on the missing and murdered Indigenous relatives’ issue, titled "The Legal Killing of Indigenous People." She worked on the Reducing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Arizona's Statewide Study in Partnership with the HB 2570 Legislative Study Committee publication with ASU's Research on Violent Victimization Lab. Hilary's lifelong goals are to continue bringing awareness of the MMIR issue and to provide a voice for the relatives who are no longer with us. Learn more about our Advocacy Boot Camp program by visiting our website. 📸 by: Franchesca Hall, Hall Visuals