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Dear John,
We trust the leadership of Indigenous women – and as we continue to follow their lead, the Ms. Foundation for Women proudly announces the release of our latest publication, Tired of Dancing to Their Song: An Assessment of the Indigenous Women’s Reproductive Justice Funding Landscape, which examines the needs of Indigenous communities and works to address the historic discrepancies in philanthropic funding for Indigenous women and girls. Download and read here.
We convened Indigenous women leaders to identify vital funding needs for their communities, and what emerged was the lack of quality health care and that the limits placed on Native women’s reproductive choices are directly tied to colonization.
“What must change is society’s traditional unwillingness to prioritize Indigenous people and their needs,” said Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. “In this assessment, the Indigenous Women's Council boldly redefines reproductive justice and shares what is needed to make progress in their communities. This is a prime opportunity for philanthropy to recognize, trust, and support them. We call on funders to join this important work by examining their portfolios and providing the necessary funding to Native-led organizations.”
Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to learn more.
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