The Christensen Fund works to support Indigenous Peoples in advancing their inherent rights, dignity, and self determination.
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"The Tribal Water Institute aims to empower Tribal Nations by providing essential resources and training for advocating their water rights and developing effective water policy solutions."
Congrats to NARF for this groundbreaking work! tribalbusinessnews.com/secti…
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Meet Jayme Murray, who runs a tribal-owned bison herd on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation in South Dakota, and our co-founder, Chef Ben Jacobs. Listen to their stories & the importance of bison. 🦬 #bison #Indigenous #podcast
New Episode! "The Bison Are Back: Reclaiming Native American Foodways" How Native American chefs and ranchers are reviving an ancient relationship with an iconic animal. Player links & show notes: ifthisfoodcouldtalk.com/the-…
What a great piece about our partner- the "Seed to Soul" restaurant @tocabe! You don't have to be in Denver to enjoy their food. Now you can visit their marketplace and purchase ready-to-eat, Native made prepared meals.
Tocabe Expands With Line of Native-Made Frozen Meals westword.com/restaurants/toc…
This is wonderful. We are so proud of our grantee, Tocabe!
#nativemade #Indigenouscuisine #FundNativeOrgs #Indigenousbusiness #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth @tocabe
Tocabe Expands With Line of Native-Made Frozen Meals westword.com/restaurants/toc…
Last week, The Christensen Fund's Director of U.S. Strategy, Shawn Watts, delivered the keynote speech at the IMPACT America Summit, stressing the importance of infusing capital into Indigenous communities to support the self-determination of Indigenous Peoples
We’re proud to support organizations fighting for Indigenous Peoples’ rights around the world.
Our latest newsletter spotlights some of our partners’ ongoing work in Kenya, Mexico, and California. Learn more ➡️ mailchi.mp/399e0f9d4d97/tcf-…
Earlier this summer, several of our partners attended the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples convening.
Read our newsletter to learn more about their discussions and some of our other partners’ incredible work: mailchi.mp/399e0f9d4d97/tcf-…
We're excited for our partner Tocabe as they launch their ready meals, which include ingredients sourced from Native American suppliers!
They're finally here! Tocabe Harvest Meals™ 🤚#harvestmeals #readymeals #indigenousfood shoptocabe.com/pages/harvest…
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They're finally here! Tocabe Harvest Meals™ 🤚#harvestmeals #readymeals #indigenousfood shoptocabe.com/pages/harvest…
In January, Ikal Angelei, Joan Carling, and Vicky Tauli-Corpuz will join our Board of Trustees, which means our Board will be composed of 50 percent Indigenous Peoples. We're so excited to have these Indigenous leaders guiding our work.
Learn more: christensenfund.org/three-ne…
Great to see @GivingCompass sharing the need for rights-based strategies for climate action! givingcompass.org/partners/e…
Philanthropy’s latest human rights challenge? Climate action that fails to involve Indigenous people and their lands. Here’s a better way from @christensenfund @CEPData tinyurl.com/2frermpu #climatejustice #indigenousrights #effectivephilanthropy
Funders need to take a human rights lens on climate solutions, or we’ll cause more harm. Here’s why @christensenfund changed its strategy and how! @CEPData tinyurl.com/2frermpu #climatejustice #indigenousrights #effectivephilanthropy
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let's celebrate the wisdom and strength of Indigenous Peoples worldwide 📷. Join @globalalliancet on their mission to claim their rights and territories.
On this International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples The Christensen Fund is grateful to @IPRightsIntl (IPRI) and all our partners who work tirelessly to end the criminalization of Indigenous Peoples.
The Supreme Court of the United States upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) with an emphatic 7-2 majority. Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote “The bottom line is that we reject all of petitioners’ challenges to the statute.”
The Christensen Fund is proud to support the work of all our partners whose tireless efforts contributed to this historic win for Tribal rights and self-determination. Special thanks to U.S. Strategy partner, @NDNrights , key leaders in this effort every step of the way!
Honored to be mentioned in this @InsidePhilanthr article! "The Christensen Fund has joined and helped launch some major philanthropic commitments as more dollars flow to Native-led nonprofits." insidephilanthropy.com/home/…
