NATIVE-LED NONPROFIT LIST
Find a Native-led, Native-serving nonprofit to support! Organizations included are eligible to receive tax-deductible, charitable contributions in the U.S.
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Northern Cheyenne Food Pantry
Northern Cheyenne Food Pantry is a non-profit organization founded by Emma Harris to provide food assistance to those in need, especially during the covid pandemic. We are family-oriented and strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all those who come to us for help. Our team is committed to meeting the needs of our clients with empathy, dignity, and respect. We understand that seeking help is not easy, and we are here to provide a safe and trusted environment.
Not Our Native Daughters
Not Our Native Daughters is dedicated to ending the trafficking, exploitation, and murder of Indigenous Persons. Through education, policy change, coalition-building, and community empowerment, we work tirelessly to combat endemic violence. Our vision is a world where Indigenous women and girls no longer endure the highest rates of violence. With a commitment to cultural preservation and advocacy, we strive to create lasting change, providing resources, support, and opportunities. We work closely with tribal communities, offer support to families impacted by MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons), and conduct trainings to empower individuals and foster a more just and equitable society. Together, we address this critical issue and advocate for Indigenous rights.
Notah Begay III Foundation
NB3 Foundation is changing the lives of Native American children by supporting and funding Native-driven, culturally centered programs and by providing direct opportunities for Native youth to live healthy, active lives.
Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association
To perpetuate the tradition of Hawaiian Koa canoe racing and Hawaiian culture by promoting Hawaiian watersports, fostering community connections, and developing strong minds, bodies, and spirits through the art and history of canoeing.
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye
Oaye Luta Okolakiciye (Moving Forward in a Sacred Way) is a cultural community-based approach to substance and alcohol abuse addiction and behavioral health management program.
Donate by Mail: 937 E North St Suite 401, Rapid City SD 57701Oceti Sakowin Community Academy
The Oceti Sakowin Community Academy (OSCA) aims to challenge the status quo of the Westernized approach to education by creating opportunities for Indigenous students to experience an enriching learning environment that is inclusive of who they are linguistically and culturally. OSCA is a dual-language learning institution providing instruction in both English and Lakota languages.
The educational philosophy of OSCA is grounded in the understanding and ancestral teachings of the Oceti Sakowin culture. Given educational instruction that is both culturally relevant and responsive, along with the ability to see their experiences represented and honored in the classroom, Indigenous students can self-actualize in ways that mainstream education often inhibits. This approach celebrates the unique experiences and strength of Indigenous learners and lead to improved academic outcomes, holistic wellness, strong cultural identities, and confidence for success in post-high school pathways.
Ohkomi Forensics
Ohkomi = “To Use One’s Voice”
Our mission is “Search. Identify. Rematriate.” Ohkomi Forensics provides forensic services to Indigenous families and communities affected by the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) epidemic. Intertwining tribal knowledge and contemporary scientific methods will aid in proper identification, recoveries, and evidence processing for the search and return of Indigenous people. Ohkomi Forensics strives to be a voice that gives back identity to the missing and murdered Indigenous people whose cases remain unsolved. By providing expertise and hope, the end goal is justice and healing for families grieving a loved one.
Oúŋ
Oúŋ has thoughtfully offered our community members high quality experiences through centering indigenous people in community events, by organizing community actions, hosting artist workshops, integrating language and culture, creating revenue opportunities for artists, supporting place inspired projects, provided consultation to ally organizations, collaborated with Tribal programs to maximize support for our community members, and we have facilitated dialogue around important community issues. Oúŋ continues to create a sense of place and belonging through increasing indigenous visibility, and activism through revisioning socially interactive art.
Donate by Mail: 1929 N Washington, Suite A, Bismarck, ND 58501