Tribal Law and Policy Institute

16/06/2026

📣 Don’t miss the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Applicant Info Session on Monday, June 22 at 8:00 AM HT / 10:00 AM AKT / 11:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM ET!

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund supports Indigenous-led and community-rooted projects that strengthen the health, well-being, cultural connection, and futures of Indigenous children, youth, families, communities, and lands.

Register now to learn more about the 2026 grant opportunity: bit.ly/ITFInfoSession

Eligible applicants must be based in the United States or its territories and may include nonprofit organizations, Tribal Nations, or Tribally chartered programs or entities whose work aligns with the purpose and priorities of the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund.

We welcome interested applicants to attend, bring questions, and learn more about whether this opportunity may be a good fit for your work.

16/06/2026

Filing is Second in a Series of Filings to Ultimately Bring Over 270,000 Acres of Land Into United Ownership to Benefit the Tribe

16/06/2026

What if Lily Gladstone's greatest achievement isn't the award she won?

Awards matter.

They recognize excellence.

They celebrate years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work.

But sometimes a milestone becomes bigger than the trophy itself.

When Lily Gladstone won the Golden Globe for her performance in *Killers of the Flower Moon*, she became the first Indigenous woman to receive a Golden Globe for acting. The moment made headlines around the world and secured her place in history.

Yet the true significance of that night may not be found in the award.

It may be found in what came next.

For generations, Indigenous actors often faced limited opportunities, limited visibility, and stories told through someone else's perspective. Successes existed, but they rarely received the recognition they deserved on the industry's biggest stages.

Lily Gladstone changed that.

Not because she was handed an opportunity.

Not because standards were lowered.

But because her performance demanded recognition.

Her talent could not be overlooked.

And when barriers are broken through undeniable excellence, something powerful happens.

The industry changes.

Expectations change.

Possibilities change.

A young Indigenous girl watching that acceptance speech may now see a future that once felt out of reach.

A filmmaker may decide to tell a story that otherwise would never have been made.

A studio may become more willing to invest in Indigenous voices and perspectives.

That is how history grows beyond a single moment.

The award recognized one remarkable performance.

The legacy may be measured in the artists, storytellers, and dreamers who follow.

Sometimes the most important achievement is not reaching the top.

It's showing others that the path exists.

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Who is someone whose success opened doors for an entire generation of people after them?

16/06/2026

🎭💫 APPLY TODAY for First Peoples Fund’s Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant!

➕ ABOUT NATIVE PERFORMING ARTS LIVE PRODUCTION GRANT
The Live Production Grant (LPG) offers a one-year $30,000 grant supporting Native performing artists and Native-led performing arts organizations, businesses, and collectives bringing live productions to life.

This opportunity is for productions already in active stages of production and presentation. From theater, music, dance, pow-wow, drumming, spoken word, concerts, festivals, and other forms of live performance, this grant uplifts Native storytelling, movement, creativity, and cultural expression on stage and in community.

✅ WHO CAN APPLY?
• Native individual artists or Native-led organizations/businesses/collectives
• U.S.-based and 18+ years old
Applicants must provide tribal enrollment, descent, or ancestry documentation
• Mid-career artists or organizations with a demonstrated body of work in performing arts

✅WHAT IS ELIGIBLE?
• Live productions (in-person or virtual) that are actively in production between February and November 2027
• Can include original or re-adapted plays, touring performances, music festivals, etc.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Film productions (short or feature length) are not eligible at this time
• Only one application may be submitted to the Performing Arts Program.
• Recurring productions presented for 5+ years must demonstrate new and distinct creative approaches
• Fashion events must include performing elements (e.g., dance, music, lighting, set design)

📆 Deadline: July 8th, 2026 at 5:59pm MT
📌 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/fpf-npa

Photo features a Live Production by 2025 Native Performing Arts Fellow, Elisa Harkins (Cherokee, Muscogee [Creek]) .Photograph by Alice Feldt courtesy of MCA Chicago.

16/06/2026

The agenda is posted for the 2026 NAICJA Conference! We are so excited to share the inspiring presentations we have in store for our attendees! Check it out at the event website and register today. linktr.ee/naicja

15/06/2026

🎓 Applications are officially OPEN for the 2026 NAFWS Scholarship Program!🎓

📚Are you a Native student pursuing a degree in natural resources or related fields? The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society is investing in the next generation of Tribal conservation leaders through the 2026 NAFWS Scholarship Program.

📅 Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 PM MT

✅ Open to enrolled citizens of federally recognized Tribes who are full-time students in a natural resources-related field, including incoming freshmen, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: www.nafws.org/scholarships
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer!

🙂Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with Native students and Tribal communities!

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund gives decision-making power to Indigenous youth who understand the needs, challenges, & opportunities in their communities.

12/06/2026

The Yurok Tribal Court and California Indian Legal Services are hosting a lay person advocacy training for protection orders and evictions processes. The training is next Tuesday, June 16th from 10am to 2:30pm in the community room at Yurok headquarters, which is located at 190 Klamath Blvd. Please see flyer for additional details.

12/06/2026

This is your last chance to become a NAP member and register for our “Member Exclusive Content: Demystifying Donor-Advised Funds” on June 18! 🎉

Offered to current NAP members, we encourage our community to be a part of this very special conversation: ask questions, share strategic recommendations, reflect on lessons learned, and learn how to make informed decisions on incorporating this critical philanthropic giving tool into your organization’s funding framework.

Already a member? Keep an eye on your inbox for information on how to watch the program! 👀

For more information on NAP Memberships, please email [email protected] or visit nativephilanthropy.org/membership-programs