Native Action Network
Native Action Network is a nonprofit organized to promote Native women’s full representation, participation, and leadership in local, state, tribal, and national affairs. For more than twenty years, NAN has mobilized generations of Native leaders dedicated to serving their communities. By uplifting Native women’s legacies and positive impacts of Native-led initiatives, we affirm Native identities and futures, while advancing justice through community organization.
Featured Upcoming Events
Nonprofit Essentials: Law & Compliance for Native-Led Organizations
Friday, September 12
12:30-1:30PM
21st Annual Native Women's Leadership Forum
Thurs, Oct 23 & Fri, Oct 24
Native Women’s Leadership Report
A Native Community Vision
Unemployment Insurance
The Native Women’s Leadership Report was initiated by Native Action Network as a first-of-its- kind data collection effort to learn about the leadership goals and interests of Native women throughout the state of Washington, the barriers they face in pursuing these goals, and the types of supports that are most needed to foster their leadership careers. It also sought to learn from Native women currently acting in leadership positions, and to create connections between Native women peers, mentors, and mentees. Leadership positions of interest were not limited to publicly elected office but also included tribal leadership, appointed office, business leadership, nonprofit leadership, and official or unofficial community leadership.
A Vision for the Urban Indian Community is the Assessment of Assets and Opportunities of the King County Urban Indian Population, provided by the United Way of King County, published in 2014.
A Native Community Vision for 2028 is the continuation and extension of United Way of King County’s A Vision for the Urban Indian Community, published in 2014. The report includes key outcomes we can work toward, ways we can honor Indigenous brilliance through education, and more in support of urban Native peoples throughout Seattle and King County.
Click here to read the 4-page summary report.
Native Action Network (NAN) is one of nine grantees across Washington state selected by the Employment Security Department to assist potential unemployment claimants to better understand and access available unemployment insurance benefits.
Our Programs
Leadership Forum
The Native Women’s Leadership Forum brings together individuals from across the country for inspiring sessions that encourage positive community change.
Enduring Spirit Awards
Enduring Spirit Awards honors Native women whose leadership has created lasting community impact through advocacy, cultural preservation, and more.
Youth Academy
The Youth Academy empowers Native women ages 18-25 through three days of culturally-grounded leadership training.
Legacy of Leadership
Legacy of Leadership supports emerging professionals through trainings and a community project that builds skills for addressing pressing community issues.
Nonprofit Capacity Building
These free workshops and trainings serve staff and board members working with Native organizations seeking to support the growth of our organizations.
Special Projects and Events
NAN hosts pop-up programs and special events that respond to community needs—visit our Events page to view upcoming opportunities, or learn more about past projects.
"Native Action Network has created space for me to build relationships within my community and deepen my understanding of Indigenous leadership, civic engagement, and intersectional organizing. It has been a humbling and enriching experience."
- Legacy of Leadership Cohort Member