Jewish American Heritage Month

10 Non-Profits will each receive $100,000 totaling $1 Million on Giving Tuesday thanks to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will donate $1 million on Giving Tuesday to 10 impactful nonprofit organizations to support underserved communities across the nation.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will donate $1 million on Giving Tuesday to 10 impactful nonprofit organizations to support underserved communities across the nation.
  • Less than 1% of U.S. philanthropic funds go to causes that support Native American communities.
  • Nonprofit organizations in the Inland Empire receive less than $26 per capita compared to $262.99 per capita across California.
  • The Giving Tuesday donations are in addition to the 161 grants approved by the Tribal Council in September which totaled over $13 million.

Relevance Ventures and Skoden Ventures Launch NACIA to Further Empower Native American Financial Opportunities and Representation

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Relevance Ventures and Skoden Ventures proudly announced the launch of the Native American Capital and Investment Alliance (NACIA), an organization that will herald a new era for Native Americans by helping bridge the gap between Native American founders, their businesses, and providers of equity and debt capital.

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  • The Native American Capital and Investment Alliance will connect Native American entrepreneurs with key stakeholders to significantly bolster their involvement in the investment community.
  • SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Relevance Ventures and Skoden Ventures proudly announced the launch of the Native American Capital and Investment Alliance (NACIA) , an organization that will herald a new era for Native Americans by helping bridge the gap between Native American founders, their businesses, and providers of equity and debt capital.
  • NACIA is dedicated to supporting Native founders in successfully accessing equity investment, including venture capital, and alternative debt funding.
  • The Alliance also focuses on increasing the representation of Native leaders on corporate boards and mentoring emerging Native capital managers and investment advisors.

National Congress of American Indians Unveils New Visual Identity, Marking a Historic Milestone in 80-Year Legacy

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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This transformative moment in NCAI’s 80-year history is the result of years of collaborative efforts led by tribal leaders and feedback from across Indian Country.

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  • This transformative moment in NCAI’s 80-year history is the result of years of collaborative efforts led by tribal leaders and feedback from across Indian Country.
  • As NCAI approaches its 80th anniversary, this landmark rebrand signifies a bold step toward the future while honoring its rich legacy of tribal policy advocacy.
  • “It represents more than just a change in our visual identity—it is a profound commitment to unity, solidarity, and a brighter future for Tribal Nations.
  • Follow us on social media at @ncai1944 and use the official hashtag #NCAIRebrand to join the conversation.

COMCAST AWARDS $25,000 & 100 LAPTOPS, INSTALLS A LIFT ZONE TO ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY FOR THE CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced it has awarded $25,000, provided 100 laptops and installed a Lift Zone to support the Chickahominy Indian Tribe with free, high-speed WiFi to help its tribal citizens with digital literacy and skills training. These donations are part of Project UP, Comcast's $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility, and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators.

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  • "This is an incredible day for our tribe," said Chickahominy Indian Tribe's Second Assistant Chief Reggie Stewart.
  • The combination of digital skills training, laptops and a Lift Zone with free, high-speed Internet access in our Tribal Center to keep us all more connected is a dream come true.
  • We thank Comcast for its commitment to our tribe, our community and bridging the digital divide in rural Virginia."
  • The Chickahominy Indian Tribe Lift Zone will provide Gig speed Internet access to all tribal citizens.

FREE CULTURAL EVENT! American Indian College Fund Hosting Online Indigenous Author Interviews

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Indian College Fund is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by hosting two free, online book and author events featuring Indigenous authors.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Indian College Fund is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by hosting two free, online book and author events featuring Indigenous authors.
  • She resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she and her husband, the producer Kelly Byars, run their production company Reel Indian Picture.
  • To register for the free November 15, 2023, book and author event featuring Ramona Emerson from 12-1 p.m. Mountain Time, please visit https://engage.collegefund.org/page/58212/event/1 .
  • To register for the free November 20, 2023, book and author event featuring Jessie Taken Alive-Recountre to be held from 12-1 p.m. Mountain Time, please visit https://engage.collegefund.org/page/58552/event/1 .

Partnership With Native Americans Sponsors PBS Series to Increase Native Awareness

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Americans have a long history of being misrepresented.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Americans have a long history of being misrepresented.
  • Yet, few people realize this, and less than one percent of all charitable giving supports Native causes.
  • It is this misrepresentation and lack of resources that drives Partnership with Native Americans (PWNA) to raise awareness around realities on the reservations and influences its recent sponsorship of the PBS series Native America.
  • The new season of Native America airs October 24, 9:00 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org and the PBS App.

American Indigenous Arts Celebration in Big Cypress Scheduled for November 3-4

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will stage its American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC), November 3-4, on the museum's festival grounds. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

Key Points: 
  • Join the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum as we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with Native culture and Indigenous art, music, food dance and more!
  • BIG CYPRESS SEMINOLE RESERVATION, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will stage its American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC), November 3-4, on the museum's festival grounds.
  • Taking place during Native American Heritage Month, the American Indigenous Arts Celebration is one of the top festivals in the Southeast.
  • Taking place during Native American Heritage Month, the AIAC is one of the top festivals in the Southeast and will feature an exciting array of Seminole and Indigenous art, music, food, dance and more.

Disneyland Resort Brings Special Stories to Life with Tiana's Palace Restaurant, San Fransokyo Square and More

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The Mint Julep Bar reopens alongside Tiana's Palace, with its famous mint juleps and ever-popular Mickey beignets.

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  • The Mint Julep Bar reopens alongside Tiana's Palace, with its famous mint juleps and ever-popular Mickey beignets.
  • Both locations offer mobile order so guests can order their favorites using the Disneyland app.
  • * While Tiana's Palace is not a character dining location, guests may still find Tiana walking through New Orleans Square at various times of the day.
  • The San Fransokyo Maker's Market offers "Big Hero 6"themed mementos, apparel and accessories.

NIELSEN REVEALS INCREASING VALUE OF AANHPI TV CONTENT AND AUDIENCES IN 2023 ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AANHPI) DIVERSE INTELLIGENCE SERIES REPORT

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, today released the 2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series report which noted that compared to the general population, AANHPI audiences watch about 27% more streaming content – the platform with the highest AANHPI representation at more than 10% share of screen. In addition, the report shows high bingeability scores of Asian-led content across top streaming platforms and opportunities for advertisers to better engage AANHPI audiences.

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  • In addition, the report shows high bingeability scores of Asian-led content across top streaming platforms and opportunities for advertisers to better engage AANHPI audiences.
  • "*
    Other key highlights in the 2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series include:
    Good content appeals to all audiences – 91% of AANHPI audiences and 87% of general audiences are open to content featuring people outside of their identity group.
  • AANHPI audiences are 46% more likely than the total population to buy from brands that advertise in inclusive content.
  • Download the 2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series for more details and insights.

TILT Holdings Announces a New Shinnecock Nation Cannabis Product to Launch in Massachusetts

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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PHOENIX, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (NEO: TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, today announced it will launch a cannabis product brand with its partner the Shinnecock Indian Nation (the “Shinnecock Nation”), to introduce Little Beach Harvest’s ancestral plant medicine to Massachusetts. Joining the TILT brand partner portfolio is in addition to the Shinnecock Nation’s main collaborative effort with TILT: developing cannabis operations known by the same name, Little Beach Harvest, on sovereign Shinnecock Nation land in Southampton, NY.

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  • (TILT or the Company) (NEO: TILT ) (OTCQX: TLLTF ), a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, today announced it will launch a cannabis product brand with its partner the Shinnecock Indian Nation (the Shinnecock Nation), to introduce Little Beach Harvests ancestral plant medicine to Massachusetts.
  • Joining the TILT brand partner portfolio is in addition to the Shinnecock Nations main collaborative effort with TILT: developing cannabis operations known by the same name, Little Beach Harvest, on sovereign Shinnecock Nation land in Southampton, NY.
  • TILT and the Shinnecock Nation announced their partnership in 2021 to create a fully vertical operation on tribal land that is wholly owned by the Shinnecock Nation.
  • The Shinnecock Cannabis Regulatory Division regulates Little Beach Harvest under the Shinnecock Nations tribal cannabis laws.