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Native nations hold deep cultural knowledge, traditions, and leadership that can shape the future for their children and youth. Our role is to walk alongside Tribes as they support their young people and ensure they have the opportunities they need to thrive. To support these partnerships, and build on our past work with Native nations, we are unveiling a new webpage for our Native Children’s Funding Project on Indigenous People’s Day, October 13, 2025. This new webpage will highlight how strategic public financing can strengthen Tribal decision-making and align federal, state, and local public funding with Tribal sovereignty.
Central to this work will be our Tribal Protocol Framework (currently in development), which will ensure we act with respect, humility, and reciprocity. The framework will remind us that work begins only when invited, that projects should be cocreated and never forced, and that resources must flow in ways that respect Tribal ownership and sovereignty. We are grateful for the advisement and wisdom provided by our partner organizations including NICWA, National Indian Child Care Association, Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty, National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Health Board, and others with whom we are committed to uplifting Native voices and building strong futures together.
Be sure to visit our website next week to learn more about Native Children’s Funding Project and the principles and values guiding our work.
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