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Empowering visionary Indigenous Women-led initiatives invested in healing through: narrative change, civic engagement, restorative development & climate justice

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Announcing the recipients of the Our Sisters Are Sacred Grant Fund for MMIW/G2S! We have awarded 17 Native Women/Native Women-led organizations with this grant to fund their unique grassroots projects & programs that are working to fight the #MMIWG2S crisis.

#NoMoreStolenSisters

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Join us for our Annual #SummerSolstice Event on June 20th! At the virtual event, you'll hear from an intimate group of leaders in Native-centered philanthropy, including Native Women visionaries, advocates & activists, for deep cultural learning. Register: https://t.co/dcXdFpC0aT

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#EarthMonth wisdom from our very own Traditional Helpers & Healers grantee, Nellie Davis!

Native Women understand the role we all play in protecting and caring for Mother Earth. The land, water and air give life to all beings on this planet and we must continue giving gratitude.

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Congrats to our very own Co-Founder/CEO, Gina Jackson, for joining The Women's Leadership Challenge Cohort! Gina continues to be an advocate through her work in lifting up women for future leadership & philanthropic opportunities, helping strengthen the future of our communities.

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On this final #MatriarchMonday for #WomensHistoryMonth, meet Jennifer Andrulli. She's member of Manley Hot Springs Village in Alaska & a 3x Traditional Helpers & Healers grantee! Her projects include Traditions in Healing Wellness & Connecting to Our Wisdom Keepers. TY, Jennifer!

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This #FierceFriday for #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting some of our powerful Native Women leaders & sisters! Former R2HF CEO & Society Fellow, Dr. Joannie Suina, shares her wisdom on Native Women's leadership & the important role we play in strengthening our communities.

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Check out our March 2025 newsletter! Read a reflection by our sister, former grantee & Soros Fellow, Lea Wetzel. We also discuss Native Women's impact for #WomensHistoryMonth & share more info about the MMIW/G2S crisis & how we are fighting back. Read now: https://t.co/ivgldvQ3Xg

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This #WarriorWomenWednesday, we honor Robin Wall Kimmerer for #WomensHistoryMonth! Robin is a Potawatomi author who penned Braiding Sweetgrass. Through her writing, she aims to bring Native history & culture to the forefront as a way of grounding ourselves to connect with Earth.

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It's #EqualPayDay! The #WageGap continues to contribute to long-term economic insecurity of women & families. By earning 83 cents for every $1 a man makes, full-time, year-round working women lose more than $400K during their careers. Let's advocate for all women & #EqualPay now!

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This #MatriarchMonday for #WomensHistoryMonth, meet Morning Star Gali! Morning Star is the founder of Indigenous Justice & is a passionate advocate for MMIP, providing emotional support to her community to cope & heal from trauma through her project.

#NativeWomenLeaders

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This #FierceFriday for #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting some of our powerful Native Women leaders & sisters! Former R2HF Society Fellow, Jordan Marie Whetstone, shares her knowledge on the significance & wisdom Native Women hold within our communities.

#NativeWomenLeaders

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This #WarriorWomenWednesday, we're spotlighting Deb Haaland, for #WomensHistoryMonth! Deb made history as the 1st Native American cabinet member when she was named Secretary of Interior & was only the 3rd woman named in 2021. We thank Deb for bringing healing to our communities!

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"A 2024 learning series introduced 'restorative philanthropy' – a rethink of traditional models of philanthropy, especially in light of historical and ongoing injustices experienced by Indigenous Peoples."

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This #MatriarchMonday for #WomensHistoryMonth, meet Lisa Iron Cloud! Lisa teaches community members, both on and off the reservation, how to prepare, process and use traditional Lakota-style foods. Thank you, Lisa, for providing help and healing in our communities!

#NativeVoices

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This #WarriorWomenWednesday for #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting some of our powerful Native Women leaders & sisters! Former R2HF Society Fellow, Sivan Alyra Rose, shares her wisdom on the prominence that Native & Black Women hold in our communities!

#IndigenousWomen #WHM

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This #MatriarchMonday for #WomensHistoryMonth, meet Haley Laughter! Haley is an Indigenous Yogi & the founder of Hozho Total Wellness! Haley’s project has focused on weaving breath work & movement from yoga practice with traditional knowledge to create a conscious state of being.

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Native Women have played a huge role in fighting for women's rights. From the Haudenosaunee matriarchs rooted in democracy, to historical Native Women trailblazers of women's suffrage & civil rights movements. We thank all our inspiring matriarchs!

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This #FierceFriday, we're highlighting Joy Harjo! Joy is a trailblazing Native American poet. She is an advocate for our Native peoples and the planet. Thank you, Joy, for sharing your inspiring voice with the world.

#InternationalWomensMonth #NativeWomenLeaders #IndigenousWomen

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Each #WarriorWomenWednesday during #WomensHistoryMonth, we'll highlight some of our powerful Native Women leaders & sisters! Our very own Co-Founder & former CEO, Sarah Eagle Heart, shares her wisdom on Native Womens' voices & the impact that we make on this earth.

#NativeVoices

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For #WomensHistoryMonth, we'll highlight Traditional Helpers & Healers grantees each #MatriarchMonday! Meet Tiana Spotted Thunder! She's a Lakota singer-songwriter, formerly our intern at R2HF & most importantly, our sister. Thank you, Tiana, for providing help & healing!

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Join us in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth, our achievements, leadership, innovation & much more all month! Throughout history to the present day, women continue to shape the world for the better. We'll highlight Native Women in history, as well as inspirational R2HF grantees!