First Nations is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the American Buffalo Restoration on Tribal Lands in Montana and Wyoming grants. With support from the Freeman Foundation, four Tribes and one Native-led organization are receiving $100K each: bit.ly/4f2NMSe

First Nations is now hiring for the following positions: 🟠 Senior Program Officer for Native Arts, Language, and Knowledge 🟠 Senior Database Management Officer 🟠 Senior Human Resource Officer 🟠 Information Technology Associate Director ➡️ Apply: bit.ly/4kMeRL1

This month, Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (Native American Fish and Wildlife Society) co-hosted a Beaver Relocation Workshop with Tulalip Tribes Attendees learned about the beaver relocation process, including how to set traps and conduct beaver habitat suitability analyses.

Questions about the application process? Join us for either or both Q&A webinars: ➡️ TOMORROW, July 30, 2025, at 1 pm Mountain Time. Register: bit.ly/45iIYox ➡️ Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1:30 pm Mountain Time. Register: bit.ly/4o61GXW

📣 REMINDER: Join us in Albuquerque on August 6! 📣 First Nations is so very grateful for your support, and we would love to meet you. Please join us for a morning of coffee and conversation next month at Resilience Hub by New Mexico Community Capital: bit.ly/3Gta7vC

Meet 2024 Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow Bertha Peters (Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation). Peters has committed herself to passing on Yurok culture to the next generation, and frequently hosts events to help her people reconnect to the Yurok culture: bit.ly/4lRvhmt

At Nonprofit Quarterly last week, First Nations President and CEO Michael Roberts (Tlingit) reflects on the work of First Nations in a country where the collective “we” does not include him or Native peoples like him: bit.ly/45f4rgY

“It’s not a question, it’s an obligation. You have to give back.” For First Nations’ longtime supporter Judith Favell, philanthropy is a part of who she is. Judy reflects on her philanthropic spirit, the causes she cares about, and how she is inspired: bit.ly/4lYbZfn

Right now, our Native Youth and Culture Fund community partners have camps underway, and we are connecting with them throughout the summer. We’re happy to share updates from Camp Laugh A Lot, Yuchi Language Project, and Native Village of Shaktoolikthree: bit.ly/44XEvb1

Our summer webinar series is continuing on August 19, when Shodzi’dzo:wa:’ (Damian Webster) showcases his work creating opportunities for new Seneca language speakers and future educators to connect with and carry forward their language. ➡️ Register: bit.ly/40SPrUS

In this article, Inside Philanthropy highlights our role as “one of the largest and most influential supporters of Native-led organizations,” and President and CEO Mike Roberts (Tlingit) discusses our commitment to advancing American Indian economic justice: bit.ly/40QedF3

Join us on 8/20 in Fort Collins, CO for an in-person screening of “Four Directions, Four Stories.” Highlighting tribal stewardship and climate practices, the film viewing will be followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the director and cast members: bit.ly/4m7lJ72

Our NextGen Program gives new and young First Nations’ staff members across all functions of the organization the opportunity to participate in a leadership development learning cohort. Hear from the cohort participants in our new blog post: bit.ly/3J4eEWc

Our co-stewardship and co-management webinar series continues with webinars focused on Tribal Co-Management Legislation, Intertribal Coalitions, and the Indigenous Stewardship of National Forests Case Study Report. Save the dates: 8/20, 9/10, and 9/16 @ 1 pm MT More info soon!

First Nations’ California Tribal Fund released a new report, “Insights for Investing in California Tribal Communities," synthesizing feedback from 39 community partner orgs about visibility, leadership, funding, workplace culture, and program delivery: bit.ly/4frVrKn

REMINDER: Our summer webinar series continues on August 19 with Shodzi’dzo:wa:’ (Damian Webster). Learn about his work creating opportunities for new Seneca language speakers and future educators to connect with their language. Register: bit.ly/40SPrUS

Located in the Pueblo of Pojoaque, Poeh Cultural Center supports Tewa artists through arts shows, markets, and exhibits, while providing a gathering place for Pueblo communities and visitors. Learn how First Nations’ Native Arts funding supports their work: bit.ly/3Hs9sLp

DEADLINE TODAY, 8/13: Through Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations, First Nations will award up to 12 grants of $200K-$500K. The application closes today at 5 pm MT. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3J0f9jU

📣 Happening Next Week! 📣 Join us on 8/20 in Fort Collins, CO for an in-person screening of “Four Directions, Four Stories.” Highlighting tribal stewardship and climate practices, the film viewing will be followed by an exclusive Q&A session: bit.ly/4m7lJ720

Meet Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellow Cara Flores, the first-ever fellow from Guam (Guåhan). She co-founded Nihi Indigenous Media, a Native-led nonprofit that has created 100s of TV shows, online videos, films, and documentaries for children and adults: bit.ly/4lArlWw