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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 11h

PWNA President/CEO Joshua Arce (right) joined our donor development associate, Sampson Dewey, UTA and members of the Native community during Indigenous Peoples Day to honor the late Les Riding-In, a champion for Native American rights and education in Texas.
Read more: https://loom.ly/HSI0FYA

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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 1d

PWNA hosted its Free Chili Feed at the Black Hills Powwow, serving hundreds and connecting with the community.
Hear from our President/CEO Joshua Arce about why showing up matters and how PWNA supports Native communities nationwide:
https://loom.ly/-595mjc
#PWNA4Hope #NativeStrong #BlackHillsPowwow

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

We honor the cultures, traditions, and resilience of Native peoples and thank everyone who supports Native-led solutions for stronger communities.
💌 Send an Indigenous Peoples’ Day e-card: https://loom.ly/Rvt6MTc
📖 Learn more about the day: https://loom.ly/UkZV7A0
#PWNA4Hope #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) @pwna4hope.bsky.social · 7d

✨ 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

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

#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 · 10d

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

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

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

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

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 · 16d

✨ 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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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 · 22d

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 · 23d

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 · 24d

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 · 28d

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 · 28d

“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 · 28d

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 · 29d

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 · Sep 16

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 · Sep 15

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 · Sep 12

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 · Sep 10

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 · Sep 9

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.