#indigenousempowerment — Public Fediverse posts

Icons of Change Awards 2025
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities
Indigenous Empowerment Advocate of the Year
Alvin Sahagun

#SDG10 #ReducedInequalities #IndigenousEmpowerment #CulturalPreservation #Entrepreneurship #SustainableDevelopment #Leadership

MacKenzie Scott donated over $103 million to Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), transforming Native-led and Native-serving financial organizations. Pete Upton, CEO of the Native CDFI Network, aptly said, “’Endow’ now holds deep meaning for Native communities and CDFIs.”

@goodnews

#IndigenousEmpowerment #NativeCDFIs #Philanthropy #GoodNews #CommunityDevelopment
https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/mackenzie-scott-donates-over-103-million-to-native-cdfis

Cassady is thriving to develop a Nywaigi language program. Above all, he wishes to give the Indigenous youth a sense of belonging, showing them a different vision for their future. #IndigenousEmpowerment

Cassady envisions Mungalla as a tourist attraction, the proceeds from which will be funneled into training and jobs for the local Indigenous community. #IndigenousEmpowerment #IndigenousJobs

A partnership with the Silver Lining Foundation has helped educate Indigenous youth struggling in mainstream education. The goal: To develop ingrained learning with actual impact. #IndigenousEmpowerment

Plans include an on-site cafe, a native foods orchard, guided walks through the wetlands, and better accommodation. All in a bid to infuse tourism and Indigenous training. #IndigenousEmpowerment