NDN Collective Stories

The report includes data from over 5,000 respondents and represents Indigenous people, including those from all 23 tribes in the tri-state area.

“One of NDN Collective’s main purposes at COP27 is to actively interrogate the barriers preventing Indigenous Peoples from being decision makers within these conferences and negotiations."

“The LANDBACK Magazine is a culmination of stories and experiences shared across generations of front line struggles, courageous mass mobilization, and teachings to guide us into the future.”

“NDN Collective is working to shift power dynamics that exist within the COP which have historically silenced the voices of Indigenous Peoples. Our efforts at COP are part of our overall effort to decolonize spaces and transform systems to center the needs and rights of Indigenous and frontline communities.”

“After several months of mobilizing and organizing against racism right here in our homelands of MniLuzahan (AKA Rapid City), we are now seeing the outcome of a federal investigation that we’ve been pushing for.”

"If we’re fighting for the liberation of our people, then I’m going to use every single tactic available to me in that fight."

“The LANDBACK Magazine is a culmination of stories and experiences shared across generations of front line struggles, courageous mass mobilization, and teachings to guide us into the future."

Monday October 10 is Indigenous Peoples’ Day and it signifies many things to Indigenous people across Turtle Island. From a day of celebration, a space to honor those we have lost, or the recognition of the work still ahead of us, we shine light on the beautiful reflections of what this day represents.

Jade Begay, Director of the Climate Justice Campaign, will visit the White House for Communities in Action: Building a Better New Mexico. Jade will highlight the work the organization has been doing on the ground in New Mexico and the greater Southwest region.

NDN Collective will be present at Indigenous Peoples' Day Phoenix Fest in Arizona as well as the Grantmakers in the Arts Conference in New York City, highlighting the breadth and geographical reach of NDN's work.