by Whitney Sawney | Feb 27, 2025
Sacred Storm Buffalo empowers Native producers by offering comprehensive services such as access to equipment, training, and capital to foster economic self-sufficiency while preserving Indigenous traditions. By integrating every aspect of the bison’s lifecycle,...
by Whitney Sawney | Feb 27, 2025
Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program a Nonprofit organization located in Hāna, Maui a district also referred to as East Maui that spans 35 miles from the historical land divisions of Koʻolau to Kaupō. Hāna is one of the most remote regions of Hawaiʻi. With NAAF funds...
by Whitney Sawney | Feb 27, 2025
The Kupuna Mahiʻai Apprenticeship Project, led by Kumano I Ke Ala, a 501(c)(3) organization based in the rural community of West Kauai, aims to empower Native Hawaiian youth by providing comprehensive training in traditional Hawaiian taro farming. This two-year...
by Whitney Sawney | Feb 27, 2025
Ke’yah Advanced Rural Manufacturing Alliance, a 501(c)(3) serving the Navajo Region (New Mexico and Arizona), will use funding to create a Youth program titled “Fostering Agricultural Resilience and Modern Skills” (FARMS) for Native Youth. Addressing...
by Whitney Sawney | Feb 27, 2025
Dził Ditł’ooí School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance (DEAP School) is a public charter school located in rural Navajo, New Mexico, serving 55 students in grades 6-12 for the 2023-2024 school year. DEAP School is dedicated to educating and empowering Diné...