Amnesty International |
Global |
Human Rights |
1961 |
www.amnesty.org |
[email protected] |
Agnes Callamard |
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate |
Indian Law Resource Center |
USA |
Legal Advocacy |
1978 |
www.indianlaw.org |
[email protected] |
Robert J. Miller |
Advocated for Indian rights in Supreme Court cases |
National Congress of American Indians |
USA |
Political Advocacy |
1944 |
www.ncai.org |
[email protected] |
Fawn Sharp |
First Native American-led organization in US |
First Nations Development Institute |
USA |
Economic Development |
1993 |
www.firstnations.org |
[email protected] |
Michael E. J. Roberts |
Over $200 million in grants awarded |
Indigenous Environmental Network |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
1990 |
www.ienearth.org |
[email protected] |
Kandi Mossett |
Fought against oil pipelines impacting Indigenous lands |
National Indigenous Women's Resource Center |
USA |
Women's Rights |
2010 |
www.niwrc.org |
[email protected] |
Katherine Spiller |
Advocated for policies against violence towards Indigenous women |
Survival International |
Global |
Cultural Survival |
1969 |
www.survivalinternational.org |
[email protected] |
Stephen Corry |
Campaigns for the rights of Indigenous peoples |
Assembly of First Nations |
Canada |
Political Advocacy |
1982 |
www.afn.ca |
[email protected] |
RoseAnne Archibald |
Represents over 600 First Nations in Canada |
International Indian Treaty Council |
USA |
Human Rights |
1974 |
www.iitc.org |
[email protected] |
Diane O. Humetewa |
Advocated for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
Native American Rights Fund |
USA |
Legal Advocacy |
1970 |
www.narf.org |
[email protected] |
John Echohawk |
Won landmark cases for land and resource rights |
Global Indigenous Youth Caucus |
Global |
Youth Advocacy |
2015 |
www.globalindigenousyouthcaucus.org |
[email protected] |
Kelly Thomas |
Mobilized Indigenous youth at UN forums |
World Council of Indigenous Peoples |
Global |
Indigenous Rights |
1975 |
www.wcip-wcpi.org |
[email protected] |
Raimundo V. M. Pereira |
Fostered international Indigenous rights initiatives |
Indigenous Peoples' Council on Biocolonialism |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
2002 |
www.ipcb.org |
[email protected] |
Tiffany K. S. Morris |
Advanced Indigenous sovereignty in biology |
Native American-Advocacy Groups Coalition |
USA |
Social Justice |
2001 |
www.nativeadvocacy.org |
[email protected] |
Alice K. Warren |
Established support for Indigenous leaders |
Canadian Roots Exchange |
Canada |
Youth Engagement |
2008 |
www.canadianroots.ca |
[email protected] |
Shahad Choudhry |
Created space for youth-led Indigenous dialogues |
Indigenous Rights Advocacy Network |
Global |
Human Rights |
2019 |
www.irans.org |
[email protected] |
Elias A. Lewis |
Facilitated workshops on Indigenous rights |
Society of American Indians |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
1911 |
www.saimembers.org |
[email protected] |
Carlos Montezuma |
Promoted cultural rights of Native Americans |
Decolonizing Architecture Art Residency |
Palestine |
Cultural Rights |
2010 |
www.decolonizing.ps |
[email protected] |
Edoardo Prati |
Engaged in cultural heritage of Indigenous Palestinians |
Native Governance Center |
USA |
Governance |
2016 |
www.nativegov.org |
[email protected] |
Tanya H. B. Wheatley |
Enhanced Tribal governance capacity |
Indigenous Media Network |
Global |
Media Advocacy |
2005 |
www.indigenousmedia.org |
[email protected] |
Nina W. Johnson |
Provided platforms for Indigenous voices |
Indigenous Peoples Worldwide |
Global |
Human Rights |
2000 |
www.indigenouspeoplesworldwide.org |
[email protected] |
Samina Abidi |
Global advocacy for Indigenous human rights |
Association of American Indian Physicians |
USA |
Healthcare |
1978 |
www.aaip.org |
[email protected] |
Diana J. Pierre |
Advocated for health rights of Native patients |
International Indigenous Women's Forum |
Global |
Women's Rights |
2000 |
www.fimbo.org |
[email protected] |
Ruth Rodríguez |
Strengthened Indigenous women's roles in communities |
American Indian College Fund |
USA |
Education |
1989 |
www.collegefund.org |
[email protected] |
Cheryle A. Kennedy |
Provided scholarships to over 100,000 Indigenous students |
Indigenous People's International |
International |
Advocacy Network |
2009 |
www.indigenouspeoplesinternational.org |
[email protected] |
Lisa M. B. Phen |
Global advocacy for Indigenous sovereignty |
Aboriginal Children's Television Network |
Canada |
Media |
1995 |
www.actv.ca |
[email protected] |
David E. Tso |
Enhanced representation of Indigenous children in media |
Indian Community School of Milwaukee |
USA |
Education |
2000 |
www.ics-mke.org |
[email protected] |
Nick A. Vanderpool |
Fostered Indigenous education and cultural identity |
14th Native American Forum |
USA |
Cultural Engagement |
2018 |
www.nativeamericanforum.org |
[email protected] |
Leona R. Celestine |
Annual gathering to discuss cultural issues |
Indigenous Peoples' Health Equity Coalition |
USA |
Healthcare |
2013 |
www.iphc.org |
[email protected] |
Mary J. R. Little |
Initiatives to improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples |
North American Indigenous College Fund |
USA |
Education |
1993 |
www.naicfund.org |
[email protected] |
Nancy E. Travis |
Support for funding Indigenous higher education |
Council on American-Islamic Relations |
USA |
Civil Rights |
1994 |
www.cair.com |
[email protected] |
Nihad Awad |
Advocates for the rights of Muslim Indigenous Americans |
Indigenous Heritage Month |
USA |
Cultural Awareness |
2016 |
www.indigenousheritagemonth.org |
[email protected] |
Thomas P. Jones |
Celebrate Indigenous cultures month each November |
National Indian Education Association |
USA |
Education Advocacy |
1970 |
www.niea.org |
[email protected] |
Melissa A. Johnson |
Improving educational opportunities for Native students |
Southeast Alaska Indigenous Cultural Alliance |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
2006 |
www.seacla.org |
[email protected] |
Jordan K. Allen |
Preserved traditional practices among Indigenous communities |
Indigenous Youth Council |
Canada |
Youth Advocacy |
2015 |
www.indigenousyouthcouncil.ca |
[email protected] |
Sophie Belleau |
Mobilized Indigenous youth towards advocacy |
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues |
Global |
Human Rights |
2000 |
www.un.org/indigenous |
[email protected] |
Julianna G. Parizer |
Created a platform for Indigenous views at the UN |
Indigenous Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
Global |
Animal Rights |
2014 |
www.ispca.org |
[email protected] |
Garnett P. McKenzie |
Promoted animal rights awareness in Indigenous communities |
Intertribal Friendship House |
USA |
Cultural Center |
1963 |
www.ifhb.com |
[email protected] |
Dora Billings |
Provided cultural resources and programs for Natives |
Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission |
Canada |
Reconciliation |
2008 |
www.trc.ca |
[email protected] |
Marie Wilson |
Response to the legacy of residential schools for Indigenous peoples |
Aboriginal Arts Collective |
Canada |
Arts Advocacy |
1995 |
www.aac.ca |
[email protected] |
Sarah B. Bear |
Promoted Indigenous arts in mainstream culture |
National Indian Gaming Association |
USA |
Economic Development |
1985 |
www.niga.com |
[email protected] |
Ernie Stevens Jr. |
Supported economic development through gaming |
Native American Journalists Association |
USA |
Media Advocacy |
1990 |
www.naja.com |
[email protected] |
Ruth J. H. K. Loftis |
Empowered Native American journalists and media professionals |
National Council on Indian Opportunity |
USA |
Economic Opportunity |
1970 |
www.ncai.org |
[email protected] |
Brett G. Hinton |
Promoted economic development opportunities for tribal nations |
Indigenous Blockchain Consortium |
Global |
Technology Equity |
2019 |
www.ibc.org |
[email protected] |
Tyler R. Bluehawk |
Utilized blockchain technology for Indigenous rights |
Native American Rights Fund |
USA |
Legal Advocacy |
1970 |
www.narf.org |
[email protected] |
John Echohawk |
Legal representation for tribes in federal court |
World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium |
Global |
Education |
2008 |
www.winhc.org |
[email protected] |
Patricia T. Wilson |
Advocated for Indigenous higher education initiatives |
Indigenous Cultural Preservation Alliance |
USA |
Cultural Heritage |
2012 |
www.icpa.org |
[email protected] |
Elena Soto |
Advocated for the preservation of Indigenous languages |
Sapoty Indigenous Collective |
USA |
Community Empowerment |
2015 |
www.sapoty.org |
[email protected] |
Freddy Morrison |
Created programs for community-driven initiatives |
Council of Energy Resource Tribes |
USA |
Energy Advocacy |
1975 |
www.certredearth.org |
[email protected] |
Jina S. R. K. Bailey |
Advocated for tribal sovereignty in energy resource management |
Bernalillo County Indigenous Symposium |
USA |
Cultural Dialogue |
2017 |
www.bcforum.org |
[email protected] |
Daniel Y. B. F. Smith |
Promoted cultural understanding through dialogues |
Nepal Indigenous Peoples Platform |
Nepal |
Cultural Rights |
2012 |
www.nipp.org |
[email protected] |
Anita B. Shahi |
Advocated for the rights of Indigenous communities in Nepal |
Indigenous Peoples' Climate Justice Project |
Global |
Climate Advocacy |
2018 |
www.ipcjproject.org |
[email protected] |
Selena N. D. Finley |
Fought for climate justice for Indigenous territories |
First Nations Technology Council |
Canada |
Technology Advocacy |
2016 |
www.technologycouncil.ca |
[email protected] |
Tammy B. Grady |
Enhanced digital access for Indigenous communities |
United Confederation of Tribes |
USA |
Political Advocacy |
2015 |
www.unitedtribes.org |
[email protected] |
Hank B. Joseph |
Advocated for Indigenous representation in government |
Various Indigenous Lawyers Network |
USA |
Legal Advocacy |
2014 |
www.viln.org |
[email protected] |
Robin E. White |
Networked Indigenous attorneys for collaborative advocacy |
International Indigenous Youth Summit |
Global |
Youth Leadership |
2012 |
www.indigenousyouthsummit.org |
[email protected] |
Eliza R. Wright |
Empowered Indigenous youth through skill-building |
Council of Indigenous Peoples |
Taiwan |
Rights Advocacy |
1995 |
www.cip.tw |
[email protected] |
Huang Te-po |
Civil rights advocacy for Taiwanese Indigenous peoples |
First Nations Development Institute |
USA |
Economic Development |
1993 |
www.firstnations.org |
[email protected] |
Michael E. J. Roberts |
Provided grants and resources for Indigenous economic development |
Indigenous Health Network |
Australia |
Healthcare |
2010 |
www.ihn.org.au |
[email protected] |
Sarah K. Miller |
Improved health services in Indigenous communities |
Rural Indigenous Community Environment Fund |
USA |
Environmental Empowerment |
2011 |
www.ricfund.org |
[email protected] |
Linda K. T. Garcia |
Supported sustainable environmental projects in rural areas |
Indian Child Welfare Act Coalition |
USA |
Child Welfare |
2008 |
www.icwac.org |
[email protected] |
James H. Rabbit |
Focused on protecting Indian children and families |
Indigenous Peoples' Resource Network |
Global |
Resource Rights |
1998 |
www.iprn.org |
[email protected] |
Oliver Q. Ramos |
Documented resource rights of Indigenous communities |
Native American History Preservation Society |
USA |
Historical Advocacy |
2011 |
www.nahps.org |
[email protected] |
Samuel D. Crow |
Preserved historical sites significant to Indigenous cultures |
Māori Council |
New Zealand |
Māori Rights |
1961 |
www.maoricouncil.com |
[email protected] |
Dame Joan Metge |
Advocated for Māori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi |
National Indigenous Hockey Championships |
Australia |
Sports Advocacy |
2017 |
www.nihc.com.au |
[email protected] |
Colin Medley |
Promoted Indigenous participation in sports through events |
Indigenous Youth Leadership Conference |
USA |
Youth Empowerment |
2015 |
www.iylead.com |
[email protected] |
Jordan W. Hill |
Empowered young leaders through mentorship |
Indigenous Storytellers Alliance |
Global |
Cultural Preservation |
2012 |
www.storytellersalliance.org |
[email protected] |
Ella Q. Marsh |
Promoted storytelling traditions across Indigenous communities |
International Indigenous Rights Forum |
Global |
Human Rights Advocacy |
2000 |
www.iirf.org |
[email protected] |
Elvira D. Wood |
Focused on global Indigenous rights discussions |
Native American Fishing Rights Coalition |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
2005 |
www.nafrc.org |
[email protected] |
Pete Strong |
Advocated for the fishing rights of Native tribes |
Coalition of Indigenous and Migrant Workers |
Global |
Labor Rights |
2016 |
www.cimw.org |
[email protected] |
Sofia A. Mendoza |
Defended labor rights of Indigenous and migrant workers |
Indigenous Farmers Alliance |
USA |
Agricultural Rights |
2014 |
www.indigenousfarmers.org |
[email protected] |
Gordon T. Keyes |
Promoted sustainable agriculture in Indigenous communities |
Indigenous Herbal Medicine Initiative |
Canada |
Traditional Medicine |
2017 |
www.ihmi.ca |
[email protected] |
Rayna M. Luck |
Revived Indigenous traditional healing practices |
Indigenous Gaming Association |
USA |
Economic Empowerment |
2013 |
www.iga.org |
[email protected] |
Oscar T. Parker |
Promoted the positive impacts of gaming on Indigenous economies |
International Federation of Indigenous Peoples |
Global |
Human Rights |
2000 |
www.ifip.org |
[email protected] |
Walter A. Swift |
Facilitated global networking for Indigenous advocacy |
Native American Historical Society |
USA |
Cultural Education |
2004 |
www.nahsociety.org |
[email protected] |
Angela B. Smith |
Preservation of Native American history and culture |
Indigenous Distribution Network |
Australia |
Business Advocacy |
2011 |
www.idn.com.au |
[email protected] |
Kwame R. Russell |
Connected Indigenous entrepreneurs with opportunities |
Indigenous Rights Advocates Coalition |
USA |
Legal Advocacy |
2016 |
www.indigenousrightsadvocates.org |
[email protected] |
Lisa O. K. Minx |
Collaborated on legal frameworks for Indigenous rights |
Indigenous Art Market Initiative |
Global |
Cultural Economy |
2018 |
www.aimi.org |
[email protected] |
Rafael D. Ochoa |
Supported economic development through Indigenous arts |
Coalition for Dine' Rights |
USA |
Land Rights |
2010 |
www.dinerights.org |
[email protected] |
Louise E. T. Black |
Advocated for Navajo land and resource rights |
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights |
International |
Human Rights |
1959 |
www.oas.org/en/iachr |
[email protected] |
Antonia Urquizo |
Oversaw human rights issues in the Americas |
Indigenous Visibility Network |
Canada |
Cultural Awareness |
2020 |
www.indigenousvisibility.ca |
[email protected] |
Winston Y. Taylor |
Promoted Indigenous visibility in media and politics |
Global Indigenous Women's Network |
Global |
Women's Empowerment |
2022 |
www.giwn.org |
[email protected] |
Clara Bosman |
Created support networks for Indigenous women globally |
Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network |
Global |
Research Advocacy |
2015 |
www.indigenousdata.org |
[email protected] |
Jessica A. Torres |
Promoted governance of Indigenous data |
Council of Indigenous Nations |
USA |
Political Advocacy |
1978 |
www.indigenousnationscouncil.org |
[email protected] |
Nina S. Pritchard |
Political advocacy for Indigenous sovereignty |
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples |
UN |
Human Rights |
2007 |
www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples.html |
[email protected] |
James Anaya |
Groundbreaking declaration advancing Indigenous rights |
Indigenous Women's Network |
USA |
Women's Rights |
1990 |
www.iwn.org |
[email protected] |
Amber F. Lightfoot |
Support and advocacy for Indigenous women's rights |
Global Network of Indigenous Peoples |
Global |
Human Rights |
2015 |
www.gnip.org |
[email protected] |
Ellie M. Scars |
Strengthened international advocacy for Indigenous rights |
Nepal Indigenous Women Federation |
Nepal |
Women's Rights |
2003 |
www.niwf.org |
[email protected] |
Mohan S. Bhandari |
Advocated for gender equity among Indigenous women |
Gwich'in Council International |
Canada/USA |
Environmental Rights |
2010 |
www.gwichin.net |
[email protected] |
Rona B. Wright |
Advocated for Gwich'in land rights and climate protection |
Indigenous Cultural Resource Centre |
USA |
Cultural Education |
1974 |
www.icrc.org |
[email protected] |
Lucas H. Phillips |
Educational initiatives for preserving cultures |
Native Press Network |
Global |
Media Advocacy |
1998 |
www.nativepress.net |
[email protected] |
Amelia K. Reid |
Provided resources for Native media professionals |
Indigenous Heritage Fund |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
2000 |
www.indigenousheritagefund.org |
[email protected] |
Jerry E. Cooper |
Funded Indigenous cultural heritage projects |
International Alliance of Indigenous Peoples |
Global |
Global Rights Advocacy |
1997 |
www.iaip.org |
[email protected] |
Sophie T. Madigan |
Facilitated collaboration among international Indigenous groups |
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples |
UN |
Human Rights Advocacy |
2017 |
www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-indigenous-peoples |
[email protected] |
Victoria Tauli-Corpuz |
Investigated human rights claims of Indigenous peoples |
Indigenous Cultural Studies Resources |
USA |
Cultural Education |
2010 |
www.indigeculturalstudies.org |
[email protected] |
Helen M. Tran |
Resource development for Indigenous studies |
Indigenous Youth Network |
USA |
Youth Empowerment |
2018 |
www.indigenousyouthnetwork.org |
[email protected] |
Mason P. Grey |
Leadership development programs for Indigenous youth |
Alliance of Tribal Nations |
USA |
Political Advocacy |
2002 |
www.tribalalliance.org |
[email protected] |
Tara J. Caldwell |
Protected tribal sovereignty against federal encroachments |
Intertribal Agricultural Council |
USA |
Agricultural Advocacy |
1987 |
www.indianag.org |
[email protected] |
Jonathan T. Omari |
Promoted agricultural sustainability and sovereignty |
Native American Women's Association |
USA |
Women's Rights |
1997 |
www.nawea.org |
[email protected] |
Erica J. Nelson |
Advocated for policies benefitting Native women |
Indigenous Sovereignty Movement |
USA |
Political Advocacy |
2016 |
www.indigenoussovereignty.org |
[email protected] |
Freddie T. Evans |
Supported grassroots political campaigns for Indigenous leaders |
Australian Indigenous Education Foundation |
Australia |
Education Advocacy |
2008 |
www.aief.com.au |
[email protected] |
Ångela P. Franklin |
Supported Indigenous students' access to quality education |
Indigenous Peoples Institute |
Global |
Cultural and Legal Studies |
2015 |
www.indigenouspeoplesinstitute.org |
[email protected] |
LaTanya H. Rodriguez |
Promoted legal studies in Indigenous rights |
Indigenous Health Partnership |
USA |
Healthcare |
2019 |
www.indigenoushealthpartnership.org |
[email protected] |
Steve O. Carson |
Collaborated on health initiatives in Indigenous communities |
First Nation Forestry Program |
Canada |
Environmental Advocacy |
2002 |
www.fnfp.ca |
[email protected] |
Bradley K. Lemay |
Promoted sustainable forestry practices in First Nations |
Indigenous Child and Family Center |
USA |
Child Welfare |
2011 |
www.icfc.org |
[email protected] |
Samantha Q. Richards |
Provided cultural services for Indigenous families |
Indigenous Youth and Community Development Network |
Canada |
Community Development |
2015 |
www.ycdnetwork.org |
[email protected] |
Jessica L. Knight |
Supported community-led youth initiatives |
Association of Indigenous Women of the Americas |
Americas |
Women's Rights |
2008 |
www.aima.org |
[email protected] |
Ana J. Blanco |
Advocated for Indigenous women's rights across the Americas |
South African Indigenous Voices |
South Africa |
Cultural Rights |
2012 |
www.sav.org.za |
[email protected] |
Thandiwe A. Nkosi |
Supported Indigenous voices in policy-making |
Indigenous Rights Action Network |
Global |
Rights Advocacy |
2020 |
www.iran.org |
[email protected] |
Oliver P. Adams |
Promoted global Indigenous rights through activism |
First Nations Health Authority |
Canada |
Healthcare |
2013 |
www.fnha.ca |
[email protected] |
Michael S. Dewar |
Managed Indigenous health programs in British Columbia |
Indigenous Youth Council of the Americas |
Americas |
Youth Advocacy |
2021 |
www.iyca.org |
[email protected] |
Gabriela T. Juárez |
Empowered youth voices in local politics |
Indigenous Voice Magazine |
USA |
Media Advocacy |
2015 |
www.indigenousvoicemagazine.com |
[email protected] |
Rebecca Lee تاز |
Published Indigenous voices in media |
National Indigenous Development Corporation |
Canada |
Economic Development |
2017 |
www.nidc.ca |
[email protected] |
Lea W. Baker |
Invested in Indigenous business initiatives |
Indigenous Language Preservation Society |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
2003 |
www.ilps.org |
[email protected] |
Marisol J. Torres |
Promoted Indigenous language revitalization programs |
Institute of American Indian Arts |
USA |
Cultural Education |
1962 |
www.iaia.edu |
[email protected] |
Robert J. Martin |
Promoted Indigenous arts education |
Indigenous Cultural Integrity Organizations |
Canada |
Cultural Rights |
2001 |
www.icio.org |
[email protected] |
Keira W. Simpson |
Advanced Indigenous cultural rights advocacy |
Environmental Indigenous Alliance |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
1999 |
www.envindigenous.org |
[email protected] |
Becky L. Ramirez |
Campaigns for environmental justice for Indigenous peoples |
Indigenous Land Management Organization |
Global |
Land Rights |
2018 |
www.ilmo.org |
[email protected] |
Abigail N. Hurst |
Sustainable land management practices for Indigenous communities |
First Nations Governance Resource Centre |
Canada |
Governance |
2015 |
www.fngrc.com |
[email protected] |
Veronica B. Smith |
Governance support for First Nations |
Indigenous Women's Healing Circle |
Canada |
Women's Health |
2014 |
www.iwhc.ca |
[email protected] |
Maya A. Thompson |
Promoted Indigenous women's health initiatives |
Indigenous Land and Resource Management Coalition |
USA |
Resource Rights |
2009 |
www.ilrmcoalition.org |
[email protected] |
Cynthia L. H. Jordan |
Strengthened Indigenous voice in land management |
International Indigenous Aid Organization |
Global |
Development Aid |
2002 |
www.iiad.org |
[email protected] |
Khaled A. Mohsen |
Facilitated aid for development projects in Indigenous regions |
Indigenous Peoples Education Advocacy Network |
Global |
Education Rights |
2020 |
www.ipean.org |
[email protected] |
Mariana T. Hayes |
Global advocacy for Indigenous education policies |
Indigenous Social Justice Network |
USA |
Justice Advocacy |
2014 |
www.isjn.org |
[email protected] |
Daniel T. Fahrenheit |
Focused on social justice for Indigenous peoples |
Northern Territory Indigenous Land Council |
Australia |
Land Rights |
1999 |
www.ntilc.com.au |
[email protected] |
Victor S. W. Laird |
Advocated for land rights in Northern Territory |
Anishinaabe Youth Movement |
USA |
Youth Advocacy |
2016 |
www.anishinaabeyouth.org |
[email protected] |
Peyton J. Smallwood |
Supported youth-led initiatives in Anishinaabe communities |
Native American Research and Policy Institute |
USA |
Research Advocacy |
2003 |
www.narpi.org |
[email protected] |
Jamie L. Shift |
Focused on research related to Native policies |
Indigenous Behavioral Health Network |
USA |
Healthcare |
2012 |
www.ibhn.org |
[email protected] |
Kendra M. Rivers |
Innovative programs for Indigenous mental health |
International Committee on Indigenous Peoples' Rights |
Global |
Human Rights Advocacy |
2009 |
www.icpr.org |
[email protected] |
Robert W. Tuskan |
International advocacy for Indigenous rights protection |
Coalition for Indigenous Rights and Development |
Global |
Economic Development |
2010 |
www.cird.org |
[email protected] |
Diana Y. Sims |
Promoted economic development initiatives for Indigenous people |
Indigenous Habitats Project |
USA |
Environmental Conservation |
2011 |
www.ihp.org |
[email protected] |
Marcus R. Keyes |
Conserved habitats critical to Indigenous culture |
Global Indigenous Research Initiative |
Global |
Research Funding |
2015 |
www.giri.org |
[email protected] |
Zoey A. Parker |
Research initiatives supporting Indigenous livelihoods |
South Asian Indigenous Peoples' Rights Network |
Global |
Human Rights Advocacy |
2014 |
www.saiprn.org |
[email protected] |
Aditi R. Sharma |
Indigenous rights advocacy in South Asia |
First Nation Water Protectors Coalition |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
2016 |
www.fnwp.org |
[email protected] |
Aaron T. Q. Wells |
Defended waters in Native American territories |
Blackfeet Nation |
USA |
Sovereignty Advocacy |
1855 |
www.blackfeetnation.com |
[email protected] |
Troy A. Kicking Woman |
Historical and contemporary sovereignty advocacy |
Sky Woman Cultural Preservation Society |
USA |
Cultural Awareness |
1995 |
www.skywoman.org |
[email protected] |
Ajamu A. Silverfish |
Preservation of Iroquois culture and traditions |
Native American Heritage Association |
USA |
Cultural Education |
2005 |
www.naha.org |
[email protected] |
Jodi K. Cassanova |
Promoted Native culture to non-Native audiences |
Aboriginal Youth Advocacy Network |
Australia |
Youth Advocacy |
2010 |
www.ayans.org.au |
[email protected] |
Fiona K. Hill |
Empowered Aboriginal youth engagement in governance |
Indigenous Rights and Policies Advisory Council |
Global |
Policy Advocacy |
2013 |
www.indigenouscouncil.org |
[email protected] |
Martin E. Django |
Advocated at UN level for Indigenous policy changes |
Māori Economic Development Agency |
New Zealand |
Economic Development |
2006 |
www.meda.govt.nz |
[email protected] |
Tama N. Leo |
Facilitated economic opportunities for Māori |
Indigenous Youth Planning Council |
USA |
Community Development |
2018 |
www.iycplanning.org |
[email protected] |
Louisa P. Judd |
Engaged youth in planning community-led initiatives |
Association of Indigenous Nations of the Americas |
USA |
Political Advocacy |
1996 |
www.ainoa.org |
[email protected] |
Carmen L. Reyes |
Represented Indigenous nations in policy discussion |
Indigenous Languages Institute |
USA |
Language Preservation |
1993 |
www.indigenouslanguages.org |
[email protected] |
Miriam A. Gonzalez |
Revitalized Indigenous languages in communities |
National Indian Health Board |
USA |
Healthcare |
1972 |
www.nihb.org |
[email protected] |
Jamaal T. Wallace |
Advocated for improved health services for Native Americans |
National Indigenous Funds Coalition |
Global |
Financial Advocacy |
2019 |
www.nifc.org |
[email protected] |
Freya K. Kelly |
Funded Indigenous community-led projects |
Indigenous Futures Research Initiative |
Global |
Research Advocacy |
2017 |
www.ifri.org |
[email protected] |
Ivan A. Wells |
Research on Indigenous futures and environmental sustainability |
Indigenous Youth Employment Initiative |
Canada |
Employment Advocacy |
2014 |
www.iyei.ca |
[email protected] |
Daisy B. Moore |
Facilitated employment opportunities for Indigenous people |
Indigenous Agricultural Sustainability Coalition |
USA |
Agricultural Advocacy |
2012 |
www.iasc.org |
[email protected] |
Martin S. Fawn |
Promoted sustainable agricultural practices in fields |
Sacred Land Film Project |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
2000 |
www.sacredland.org |
[email protected] |
Heather A. Finney |
Documentary films focused on Indigenous land issues |
Indigenous Human Rights Advocacy Hub |
Global |
Rights Advocacy |
2020 |
www.ihrah.org |
[email protected] |
Scott L. Rodriguez |
Hub for Indigenous rights advocates to collaborate |
International Festival of Indigenous Film |
Global |
Cultural Awareness |
2009 |
www.ifif.org |
[email protected] |
Sophia L. Tan |
Promoted Indigenous cinema and storytelling |
Alliance of Aboriginal Communities |
Canada |
Community Development |
2018 |
www.aac.ca |
[email protected] |
Marjorie A. Campbell |
Strengthened collaborative initiatives among communities |
Native American Arts Foundation |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
2008 |
www.naaf.org |
[email protected] |
Bill D. Clarke |
Promoted Indigenous arts through funding and support |
Intertribal Resource Harvesting Committee |
USA |
Resource Rights |
2010 |
www.irhc.org |
[email protected] |
Tyler B. Redfeather |
Supported resource rights among intertribal communities |
Indigenous Women's Rights Organization |
USA |
Women's Advocacy |
2016 |
www.iwro.org |
[email protected] |
Courtney A. Joyner |
Advocated for the rights of Indigenous women in America |
Sovereignty Reports Project |
Global |
Research Initiative |
2018 |
www.srp.org |
[email protected] |
Mason K. Lorens |
Studied impacts of sovereignty on Indigenous well-being |
Children of the Earth Foundation |
USA |
Environmental Advocacy |
2014 |
www.childrenoftheearth.org |
[email protected] |
Elaine T. Birdsong |
Advocated for environmental justice for Indigenous youth |
Association for the Protection of Indigenous Culture |
Canada |
Cultural Preservation |
2005 |
www.apic.ca |
[email protected] |
Chad R. Todd |
Protected Indigenous cultural heritage in Canada |
Indigenous Land Trusts Initiative |
USA |
Land Rights |
2020 |
www.iltinitiative.org |
[email protected] |
Jenna S. Green |
Promoted Indigenous land trust models |
Northern Plains Resource Council |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
1972 |
www.nprc.org |
[email protected] |
Barney H. Dimond |
Advocated for land and resource rights of Indigenous Plains |
Global Indigenous Advocacy Network |
Global |
Rights Advocacy |
2018 |
www.gian.org |
[email protected] |
William R. Castillo |
Networked Indigenous rights advocates internationally |
Native American Education Project |
USA |
Education Advocacy |
2009 |
www.naeproject.org |
[email protected] |
Krista J. Bridges |
Improved educational opportunities for Native American students |
Indigenous Women in Agriculture Network |
Global |
Economic Development |
2016 |
www.iwan.org |
[email protected] |
Evelyn B. S. Graham |
Led initiatives for women's agricultural empowerment |
Indigenous Youth Health Initiative |
USA |
Healthcare Advocacy |
2021 |
www.iyhi.org |
[email protected] |
Isaac L. McDonald |
Promoted health awareness among Indigenous youth |
Intertribal Leadership Institute |
USA |
Education Advocacy |
2019 |
www.ili.org |
[email protected] |
Alison R. B. Ferrell |
Trained Indigenous leaders for governance roles |
Indigenous Mental Wellness Coalition |
USA |
Mental Health Advocacy |
2015 |
www.imwc.org |
[email protected] |
Tyra D. Martin |
Supported mental health initiatives in Indigenous communities |
Native American Legal Services Organization |
USA |
Legal Advocacy |
1965 |
www.nals.org |
[email protected] |
Howard J. Green |
Provided legal support for Native rights |
Indigenous Youth Media Alliance |
Global |
Media Advocacy |
2017 |
www.iyma.org |
[email protected] |
Cherokee J. Wallace |
Supported Indigenous youth in media production |
International Network of Indigenous Partnerships |
Global |
Development Partnerships |
2008 |
www.inip.org |
[email protected] |
Barbara Q. Harris |
Facilitated partnerships for Indigenous development projects |
Council of Elders - Indigenous Rights Group |
USA |
Elder Advocacy |
2016 |
www.ceirg.us |
[email protected] |
Conner J. Hunt |
Advocated for the wisdom and rights of Indigenous elders |
Indigenous Sustainability Network |
USA |
Sustainable Practices |
2015 |
www.isn.org |
[email protected] |
Olivia K. Webb |
Supported sustainable living practices in Indigenous communities |
Aboriginal Youth Climate Action |
Canada |
Climate Advocacy |
2018 |
www.abayca.org |
[email protected] |
Callum R. Dawes |
Youth-led climate action advocacy in Canada |
Native American Family Empowerment Coalition |
USA |
Social Justice |
2010 |
www.nafec.org |
[email protected] |
Gina J. Renegade |
Empowered Indigenous families through resources and support |
Indigenous Education Advocacy Forum |
Global |
Education Rights |
2022 |
www.ieaf.org |
[email protected] |
Carla T. Huerta |
Enabled dialogue on Indigenous education policies |
First Nations Youth Councils |
Australia |
Youth Advocacy |
2005 |
www.fnyc.org.au |
[email protected] |
Leonie I. Roy |
Facilitated youth councils for participation in governance |
Indigenous Wildlife Conservation Initiative |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
2015 |
www.iwci.org |
[email protected] |
Savannah L. Myers |
Linked Indigenous land use to wildlife conservation |
International Indigenous Women's Collaborative |
Global |
Women's Rights |
2014 |
www.iiwc.org |
[email protected] |
Sheryl A. Hargitay |
International advocacy for Indigenous women's rights |
Native American Policy Advocacy Collective |
USA |
Policy Advocacy |
2019 |
www.napac.org |
[email protected] |
Eleanor J. Tucker |
Collaborative efforts for Native policy change |
California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center |
USA |
Cultural Education |
2016 |
www.cicsc.org |
[email protected] |
Frank J. Benning |
Educational programs promoting California Indian cultures |
Indigenous Land Ownership Coalition |
Global |
Land Rights |
2021 |
www.iloc.org |
[email protected] |
Cassidy T. Blackbird |
Advocated for equitable land rights for Indigenous peoples |
Native American Advocacy and Resource Cooperative |
USA |
Legal Support |
2012 |
www.naarc.org |
[email protected] |
Travis M. Fowl |
Resource cooperative for Native American advocates |
Indigenous Heritage and Culture Preservation Society |
USA |
Cultural Preservation |
2008 |
www.ihcps.org |
[email protected] |
Anita R. K. McKenzie |
Insititative to preserve Indigenous cultural heritage |
First Peoples Community Development Program |
Australia |
Economic Development |
2011 |
www.fpcdp.com.au |
[email protected] |
Lyndsey P. Cook |
Community-based economic development for First Peoples |
Indigenous Women's Leadership Forum |
USA |
Women's Leadership |
2020 |
www.iwlf.org |
[email protected] |
Tina P. Grant |
Empowered Indigenous women leaders in various sectors |
Coalition for Indigenous Economic Development |
USA |
Economic Advocacy |
2019 |
www.cied.org |
[email protected] |
Avery M. Sampson |
Economic advocacy initiatives for Indigenous businesses |
First Nation Response to Climate Change Network |
Canada |
Climate Justice |
2017 |
www.fnccn.org |
[email protected] |
Rachel P. Jeffries |
Focused on climate resilience among First Nations |
Circles of Indigenous Healing |
USA |
Mental Health |
2015 |
www.cih.org |
[email protected] |
Jamie D. Tailfeather |
Promoted communal healing practices for Indigenous peoples |
Indigenous Land Stewardship Alliance |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
2020 |
www.ilsa.org |
[email protected] |
Mina K. Home |
Sustainable land stewardship practices for Indigenous territories |
Native American Environmental Protection Coalition |
USA |
Environmental Advocacy |
2014 |
www.naepc.org |
[email protected] |
Evans G. Dale |
Advocacy for environmental protection on Native lands |
International Coalition of Indigenous Women |
Global |
Women's Advocacy |
2019 |
www.iciw.org |
[email protected] |
Yasmin Q. Mendoza |
Collaborative initiatives for Indigenous women's rights |
Indigenous Heritage and Land Trust |
USA |
Land Rights |
2018 |
www.ihelt.org |
[email protected] |
Max A. Grizzly |
Land trust initiatives for Indigenous land preservation |
Community-Based Indigenous Learning Network |
USA |
Education Network |
2015 |
www.cbilearn.org |
[email protected] |
Audrey K. Tallman |
Community-based education initiatives for Indigenous learners |
Indigenous Data Sovereignty Initiative |
Global |
Data Governance |
2017 |
www.idsi.org |
[email protected] |
Carla J. Newman |
Promoted data governance in Indigenous communities |
First Nations Clean Water Initiative |
Canada |
Environmental Justice |
2018 |
www.fnci.ca |
[email protected] |
Bobby K. Harrison |
Advocated for clean water access for First Nations |
Indigenous Student Rights Coalition |
USA |
Education Advocacy |
2019 |
www.isrc.org |
[email protected] |
Sherry L. Fisher |
Focused on rights of Indigenous students within educational systems |
Indigenous Children's Wellness Coalition |
Global |
Healthcare |
2020 |
www.icwc.org |
[email protected] |
Vincent K. Jay |
Improved wellness initiatives for Indigenous children |
Native American Radio Project |
USA |
Media Advocacy |
2005 |
www.narp.org |
[email protected] |
Gloria R. Zeller |
Supported Native American-focused radio programming |
Association of Indigenous Scholars |
Global |
Academic Advocacy |
2018 |
www.aisp.org |
[email protected] |
Jordan K. Bast |
Promoted Indigenous scholarship and representation in academia |
Coalition for Indigenous Maritime Rights |
USA |
Environmental Justice |
2017 |
www.cimr.org |
[email protected] |
Jared M. Dogwood |
Advocated for maritime rights of Indigenous peoples |
Indigenous Cultural Competency Institute |
USA |
Healthcare Training |
2019 |
www.icci.org |
[email protected] |
Melody K. Sequoia |
Training programs on cultural competency in healthcare |
Tribal Economic Development Board |
USA |
Economic Advocacy |
2015 |
www.tedb.org |
[email protected] |
Robin T. Creek |
Promoted economic initiatives in tribal communities |
Indigenous Language Immersion Program |
Canada |
Language Preservation |
2021 |
www.ilmp.org |
[email protected] |
Patti S. Powerful |
Focused on immersion programs for Indigenous language restoration |
Indigenous Peoples' Economic Prosperity Network |
Global |
Economic Development |
2020 |
www.ipepn.org |
[email protected] |
Connor M. Jacobs |
Collaborative economic initiatives supporting Indigenous prosperity |
Global Forum on Indigenous Health |
Global |
Healthcare Advocacy |
2015 |
www.gfih.org |
[email protected] |
Lita R. Walker |
Forum for global Indigenous health issues |
Native American Community Action Coalition |
USA |
Social Justice |
2008 |
www.nacac.org |
[email protected] |
Mitchell P. Ford |
Community-driven initiatives for social justice |
Sustainable Indigenous Community Development Network |
Global |
Sustainable Development |
2013 |
www.sicdn.org |
[email protected] |
Theresa A. Gomez |
Sustainable initiatives for Indigenous community development |
Center for Indigenous Healing Practices |
USA |
Mental Health |
2016 |
www.cihp.org |
[email protected] |
Randy H. Swift |
Promoted traditional healing practices for mental health |
Indigenous Community Development Coalition |
Global |
Community Development |
2017 |
www.icdc.org |
[email protected] |
Carolina Q. Evans |
Facilitated community-led development initiatives |
First Nations Energy Progress Project |
Canada |
Energy Initiatives |
2018 |
www.fnepp.org |
[email protected] |
Sophie R. Martin |
Promoted renewable energy initiatives among First Nations |
Native Youth Leadership Initiative |
USA |
Youth Advocacy |
2019 |
www.nyli.org |
[email protected] |
Tamara K. Goodman |
Focused on leadership development for Native youth |
International Network for Indigenous Education |
Global |
Education Advocacy |
2015 |
www.inie.org |
[email protected] |
Leo A. Majok |
Consolidated efforts towards Indigenous education |
Indigenous Arts and Cultural Preservation Society |
USA |
Cultural Advocacy |
2020 |
www.iacps.org |
[email protected] |
Serena D. Brooks |
Preserved Indigenous artistic expression in various mediums |
First Nations Natural Resource Highlights |
Canada |
Environmental Advocacy |
2021 |
www.fnarnr.org |
[email protected] |
Finn Bauman |
Advocated for Indigenous engagement in natural resources |
International Indigenous Collaborative for Health |
Global |
Healthcare Advocacy |
2016 |
www.iich.org |
[email protected] |
Caleb H. Silverson |
Collaborative health initiatives for Indigenous peoples |
Native American Policy Council |
USA |
Policy Advocacy |
2014 |
www.napc.org |
[email protected] |
Ruth P. M. Greenleaf |
Policy initiatives focusing on Indigenous rights |
Indigenous People's Art Council |
Global |
Arts Advocacy |
2017 |
www.ipac.org |
[email protected] |
Giovanni T. Nonato |
Cultural funding for Indigenous artistic projects |
Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources |
USA |
Environmental Management |
2002 |
navajowater.com |
[email protected] |
Clara R. King |
Managed water resources within the Navajo Nation |
Indigenous Women's Cultural Heritage Network |
Global |
Cultural Preservation |
2019 |
www.iwch.org |
[email protected] |
Tina J. L. Snow |
Advocated for the rights of Indigenous women's cultural heritage |