Post Tagged with: "American Indian"

New York Life Foundation Grants $75,000 to the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute

NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION GRANTS $75,000 TO THE CENTER FOR NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AT THE ASPEN INSTITUTE Grant Given to Support the Study of Bereavement Resources for Native American Youth – the Most At-Risk Population in the United States NEW YORK, NY, February 11, 2013 — The Center for Native [...]

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Google’s Racist Apps Removed After 8,400+ Sign Petition

Google’s Racist Apps Removed After 8,400+ Sign Petition

Google Play store pulls ‘Make Me Asian,’ ‘Make Me Indian’ off its virtual shelf for telling users to overlay slanted eyes, darken skin on photos then “laugh heartily.”

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$3.4B Class-Action Lawsuit Ends: 350,000 American Indians to Receive Payout

$3.4B Class-Action Lawsuit Ends: 350,000 American Indians to Receive Payout

The 17-year lawsuit’s settlement includes $1,000 checks for American Indian beneficiaries and a scholarship fund.

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What Did the Navajo Nation Teach Wells Fargo About Cultural Competence?

What Did the Navajo Nation Teach Wells Fargo About Cultural Competence?

Cultural competence is about more than embracing differences. Jon Campbell, executive vice president for Wells Fargo Bank’s social-responsibility group, discovers that genuine curiosity, mentoring and respect also play a vital role.

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