For our native brothers and sisters, please know that you are loved and YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You are the true pioneers, you came before any other, your land is sacred, your traditions are worthy of remembering and your culture deserves it's time again in the sun. Please share these resources with one another and lean on your community.
WERNATIVE - Crisis lines and support centers on all issues - https://www.wernative.org/articles/native-crisis-text-line
First Indigenous Suicide Prevention Line - WA State - https://sprc.org/news/native-and-strong-lifeline/
Native American Health Center - All Nations Hotline - https://www.nativehealth.org/resource/all-nations-hotline-2/
Indian Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives - https://www.ihs.gov/mentalhealth/resourcesforhealing/
Stronghearts Native Hotline - https://strongheartshelpline.org/
Northwest Native Crisis Center - Oregon - https://www.npaihb.org/thrive/crisis-intervention-services/
Office of the President Indigenous Mental Health Resources - https://www.umassp.edu/hr/employee-resources/mental-health-resources/indigenous-mental-health-resources
Indian Health Services GOV - https://www.ihs.gov/
National American Indian Housing Council - https://naihc.net/
National Indian Education Association - https://www.niea.org/
Dept. of Interior - Bureau of Indian Education - https://www.bie.edu/
Dept. of Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - https://www.bia.gov/
Tribal Programs - https://www.rural.gov/help-for-rural-communities/tribal-programs-and-resources
Native American Resource Collection - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/welcome-to-the-naptac-library/
Native American Rights Fund - https://narf.org/
National Native American Human Resources Association - https://nnahra.org/
National Resource Center on Native American Aging - https://www.nrcnaa.org/
National Tribal Organizations & Partners - https://www.nnctc.org/national-tribal-organizations-and-partners
Native American Resource Directory - Office of Comptroller - https://www.occ.gov/topics/consumers-and-communities/community-affairs/resource-directories/native-american-banking/index-native-american-banking-resource-directory.html
National Native American Programs - https://www.fws.gov/program/native-american
National Indigenous Women's Center - https://www.niwrc.org/
National Congress of American Indians - https://archive.ncai.org/resources
Women's Law - Native Resources - https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/federal/native-american-resources
National Institute of Tribal Health - https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/thro
National Domestic Violence Hotline - https://www.thehotline.org/
Ending Violence Against Native Women - https://indianlaw.org/issue/ending-violence-against-native-women
National Indigenous Women's Resource Center for Domestic Violence - https://www.rcdvcpc.org/about-us/our-partners/niwrc.html
National Indian Law Library - Legal Aid - https://narf.org/nill/resources/lawyer.html
National Legal Aid & Defender Association - https://www.nlada.org/tools-and-technical-assistance/civil-legal-aid-resources/sections
National Indian Child Welfare Association - https://www.nicwa.org/families/
National Native American Bar Association - https://www.nativeamericanbar.org/the-mission-of-nnaba/
Upcoming Native Events & Programs 2025 - Native Youth Community Adaptation Leadership Congress (NYCALC): This event will take place from June 21–26, 2025. Student groups and mentors can apply to participate.
Native Youth Leadership Summit: This event will take place from February 10–13, 2025.
NICWA Protecting Our Children Conference: This conference will take place from March 30–April 2, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The conference will focus on child advocacy issues for American Indian and Alaska Native people.
IHS Summer Externship Program: This paid program will take place from May–August 2025. Students can gain experience in health professions related to the Indian Health Service.
AmeriCorps Native Nations Grants: This program will provide funding for service projects that strengthen partnerships and community capacity. The application deadline is April 9, 2025.
National Center for American Indian Enterprise (NCAIE): This organization will host RES 2025, with early bird discounts available.
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development - Res 2025 - https://res.ncaied.org/
18th Annual Native American Economic Development Conference - 2025 - https://nativenationevents.org/events-conferences/18th-annual-native-american-economic-development-conference/
Indigenous Entrepreneurs Heading into 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rghQwvhWKEI
Reservations Economic Summit 2025 - https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/united-states-of-america-etats-unis-amerique/events-evenements/0016615.aspx?lang=eng