Elevation Technical Services’ Post

In honor of World Indigenous Day, we’d like to recognize the importance of supplying every Native American with clean, safe, affordable water. Unfortunately, many Tribal homes do not have access to reliable water sources. Learn more about ways that you can help: https://ow.ly/i5fT50SQOz5.

How will you celebrate the resilience, strength and abundant contributions of Native cultures this Indigenous Peoples' Day and beyond? To learn more about the origin of Indigenous Peoples' Day check out this short video from the Voice of America.

Indigenous elders, community members & scholars have long called for greater reliance on culturally relevant ways of knowing and doing. Our recent webinar explored where there may be synergies with efforts to put evidence at the centre of everyday life ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g3nRr9wm

As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, let us remember that reconciliation is not a one-day affair. We are all Treaty people, responsible for creating a safer world for Indigenous communities. Take time this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a starting point for change and reflection, but remember, the journey towards reconciliation and healing is an everyday commitment. Explore resources and events here: https://lnkd.in/gcyMmuiE

On this Truth and Reconciliation Day, we stand together in reflection and respect, honoring the resilience of Indigenous communities. Today, and everyday, we commit to learning, understanding, and walking the path toward healing and unity. 🧡#TruthandReconciliationDay

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day of reflection and celebration. For those of us in US #nonprofit and #philanthropy spaces, it can also be a time to consider the intersection of our work and Native communities and causes. Consider these stats from Native Americans in Philanthropy and Candid (https://lnkd.in/erwKmBi): ◼ From 2002 to 2016, large US foundations gave, on average, 0.4% of total annual funding to Native American communities and causes ◼ 20% of large foundations give to Native communities and causes. Even among this specific group, most give only one or two grants. ◼ The majority of grant dollars are for program support (56%); only 15% goes to general operating support 💡 Important takeaways for improving support include providing long-term general operating support to Native-led organizations, and pursuing Native-led solutions. Dive in deeper today. See reading suggestions below from First Nations Development Institute ⤵

Why should you wait to be invited into First Nations communities and spaces? 💌 For a number of reasons, but these are a couple that stand out to me. 1. Our culture is strongly based on respect for each other. Especially when we crossed across borders and communities. Hence a “Welcome to Country”. Formal ceremonies took place as a process of seeking permission and to pay respects to the traditional custiodians. For 60,000+ years we sought permission when moving into spaces foreign to us. Being invited in is a practice ingrained in us. We shouldn’t stop now! 2. Colonisation created a healthy level of mistrust in those around us. The genocide and violence from the start meant our relationships have been strained from the very beginning. We crave safety and it can be shown to us through actions like being gentle when looking to be invited in. Finally, please don’t be offended when your goodwill doesn’t come with an invite. Sometimes it just may be appropriate to walk beside or behind a First Nations person, so they can safely guide these interactions!

Because of tribal knowledge it's time to go rogue Here is the last article on the Ways of Knowing, discussing Participative and Transformational ways of knowing. https://lnkd.in/g3nAZew7

Out of the 8 pillars of the Positive Peace - attitudes, institutions and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies - all are undermined in Georgia by the government. Where we are ahead?

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the CRNA stands in solidarity with Indigenous communities. We commit to fostering understanding, respect and healing as we work together toward meaningful reconciliation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NcUGXX