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“Why” 40 Percent to Native-Led Groups? It’s Inseparable from Our Foundation’s Origin Story.

Leonard Smith, Chief Executive Officer, NADC

President's Corner

September 8, 2021

“Why” 40 Percent to Native-Led Groups? It’s Inseparable from Our Foundation’s Origin Story.

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Fern Orie and Gary Mejchar

President's Corner

April 6, 2021

Why 40 Percent of Our Grants Go to Native-Led Groups

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Small boats in a harbor in Umpqua, Oregon

President's Corner

December 21, 2020

Year-End President’s Corner: How Can We Expand the Circle in 2021?

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NWAF staff person Karla Miller

December 8, 2020

Program Director Karla Miller Discusses 2020 and the Need for Lasting Change

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Kevin Walker, President & CEO, NWAF

President's Corner

November 2, 2020

CEO Kevin Walker VIDEO BLOG: Personal Address on the Impact of This Year of Crisis

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Dr. Duane Carter, NWAF board member

President's Corner

October 29, 2020

A Discussion with Board Member Dr. Duane Carter on Racial Equity

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Hmong farmer in a field

President's Corner

August 11, 2020

Racial Inequity Is at the Root of This Year’s Crises. Our Response Is Immediate, and Long Term.

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View of Glendive, MT and mountains beyond

President's Corner

April 24, 2020

What We’re Hearing from Grantees on COVID-19, and How We’re Following Their Lead

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President's Corner

December 30, 2019

Reflecting on the Learning We’ve Gained from Our Grantees

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September 26, 2019

What Community and Culture Mean for Our Seattle-Area Grantees

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Seattle, WA Sound

September 25, 2019

2019 Northwest Area Foundation Annual Board Learning Retreat: What We Are Learning From Our Priority Communities

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President's Corner

September 3, 2019

Immigrants and Refugees Belong

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