A Native American powwow is a cultural gathering that blends tradition and community through dancing, singing, and personal expression. Powwows are living celebrations where Native
This year, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® is continuing its commitment to providing clean water to families on the Crow Nation in Montana and
As we prepare to welcome a new cohort of Dreamstarter Teachers for the 2025–26 school year, we pause to celebrate the successes of last year’s
Native American Culture & Traditions: Understanding and Preserving Heritage November is Native American Heritage Month and the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant world of Native
Native youth today represent strength, resilience, and cultural pride. At the same time, they face systemic challenges that affect their health, education, and opportunities. At
During the academic year, many Native children rely on school-provided meals to stay nourished throughout the day. But on weekends—when these services aren’t available—students often
Native American students make up a small fraction of the U.S. public school population. As of Fall 2022, only about 449,000 American Indian and Alaska
What Is Native American Art? Native American art encompasses the visual, functional, and symbolic creations of Indigenous peoples across North America. These works include everything
Each fall, Running Strong organizes backpack donations filled with school supplies to Native American youth, to provide for students in Elementary Schools, through Junior High
Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Education Nizhóní Begay (Diné and Quechua), 27, of Marina del Rey, California, has been selected as a 2025 Running Strong for
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is vast – over 3,400 square miles. The distances families and elders must travel to access healthy food are long and
Background 2025 Running Strong for American Indian Youth® Dreamstarter Aaron Baumgardner (Catawba Indian Nation), 29, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, is using his $20,000 Dreamstarter
