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Report: Supporting Native Ecological Stewardship and Land Protection
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This report from the First Nations Development Institute shares outcomes and activities associated with Native American ecological stewardship and protection of Native lands. It also identifies issues and key takeaways affecting Native communities’ natural resource management and protection.
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Podcast: The Land of Our Fathers, Part II
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40-minute podcast that explores how prejudice and racism shaped agricultural loan programs in the U.S. and how it affects Black farmers today. June and Angie Provost, who trace their family line to the enslaved workers on Louisiana’s sugar-cane plantations, know this story well.
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Podcast: The Land of Our Fathers, Part I
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More than a century and a half after the promise of 40 acres and a mule, the story of Black land ownership in America remains one of loss and dispossession. This 30-minute podcast explores how policies and practices have shaped Black farming and land ownership.
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Article: Racial Equity in the Farm Bill
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Article describing the barriers for farmers of color as related to the Farm Bill and other policies
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Webinar: Environmental Justice - Research and Community Partnerships
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Video: Environmental Justice is About Engaging with Communities on a Personal Level
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Short video with Edith Pestana. Part of a series from the EPA featuring federal and local government officials, non-profit leaders, and students, who tell stories about the lessons they have learned over their time working on environmental justice.
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Guide: The Spectrum of Public Participation
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The Spectrum of Public Participation was created by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)—an international professional organization that works to advance the practice of public participation globally. The Spectrum is a useful tool for professionals to consider opportunities to improve and deepen public participation and engagement.
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Videos: Advancing Inclusive Science Communication
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Watch keynote addresses from the Inclusive SciComm Symposium through the Metcalf Institute
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Land Conservation Assistance Network (LandCAN)
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LandCAN provides information about government state and federal land grants, loan programs, and other funding sources to help you restore or buy land. Choose your state to view federal and state assistance programs in your area.
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First Nations Development Institute Grants
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First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through mid-year 2022, we have successfully managed 2,702 grants totaling $54.7 million to Native American projects and organizations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territory American Samoa.
First Nations grantmaking program provides both financial and technical resources to tribes and Native nonprofit organizations to support asset-based development efforts.
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