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Native Ways Federation Announces the Second Year of Their National #GiveNative Campaign
St. Paul, Minn. (August 3, 2023) – Native Ways Federation (NWF) will be launching a #GiveNative campaign on Giving Tuesday, for the second year in a row. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement driven by individuals, organizations, communities, and charities in...
In-person Convening in Minnesota
Native Ways Federation recently hosted an in-person convening that included team members, founding members, and other Native nonprofit leaders to discuss Native nonprofits in the philanthropic field…
Native Ways Federation Stands With ICWA Decision Ruled by SCOTUS
St. Paul, Minn. (June 15, 2023) – Native Ways Federation (NWF) announces their support of the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) ruling, in the case of Haaland v. Brackeen, in favor of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The...
Celebrating the Impact of the First Nations Development Institute
The First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) improves economic conditions for Native people through direct financial grants, technical assistance and training, and advocacy and policy. FNDI is one of Native Ways Federation’s founding organizations and a fellow...
Highlighting the American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund is dedicated to supporting Native students in pursuing and completing higher education. To that end, they invests in Native students and Tribal colleges to transform lives and communities. For more than 30 years, the College Fund has...
Making a Difference With the National Indian Child Welfare Association
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) provides essential training, advocacy, education, and more to increase the well-being of Native children. They are dedicated to ensuring every Native child has access to community-based, culturally appropriate...
The Inspiring Service of the Association on American Indian Affairs
The Association on American Indian Affairs (Association) is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to serving Indian Country! The Association is focused on protecting Tribal sovereignty, preserving culture, educating Native youth, and building capacity. “Native Nations and...
What Donors Need to Know About Native-led Nonprofits
So you want to support Native communities – great! Learn how to get started or improve existing efforts. The second annual Native Nonprofit Day will be held on Friday, May 19! Through this webinar you will learn about Native communities, the importance of Native-led...
Groundbreaking Work of the Native American Rights Fund
Join us in celebrating one of Native Ways Federation's founding members, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)! NARF is the oldest, largest nonprofit legal organization defending the rights of Native tribes, organizations, and people. “All our nonprofits need to...
Celebrating the Impact of AISES
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) was founded in 1977 and is committed to widening the Native science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. In addition to providing 45 years of supporting Native students and professionals,...
Our Mission
The mission of the NWF is three-fold: (1) strengthen the circle of giving by uniting Native organizations to raise awareness and support for the communities we serve; (2) better serve Native communities by becoming more effective Native nonprofit organizations; and (3) ensure that nonprofit organizations working on behalf of Native communities observe the highest levels of ethical standards and fiscal responsibility. NWF is unique in that it is the only federation in the country directly serving Native nonprofits that assist Native peoples and communities in Indian Country. NWF is based on the idea that the challenges facing Indian Country demand that nonprofits serving this population hold themselves accountable to the highest standards.