Protecting Indigenous Lands and Rights | Native Organizers Alliance
Background
Native Organizers Alliance (NOA) is a national network dedicated to building power for Native communities through spiritual grounding and collective action.
By centering Indigenous values and sovereignty, NOA works alongside Tribes, grassroots organizers, and policymakers to protect sacred lands, natural resources, and Native rights.
Through organizing and advocacy, NOA creates a powerful movement for environmental justice and racial equity.
Initiative Overview
Founded in 2010, Native Organizers Alliance collaborates with Native Tribes and leaders to ensure that Indigenous voices are at the forefront of policy advocacy and environmental justice efforts. NOA’s work spans issues from protecting undeveloped lands to securing Medicaid reimbursements for Native doulas and leading get-out-the-vote efforts in Indian Country.
Our values-led approach empowers Native people to engage in political advocacy while preserving cultural and spiritual traditions.
Impact
Trained over 300 Native community organizers in 2023, equipping them with values-led strategies to advocate for their communities.
Successfully campaigned for Indigenous co-management of national parks and helped secure a Biden administration commitment to conserve nearly 1 million acres of land around the Grand Canyon.
Supported the ongoing legal battle to halt the Dakota Access Pipeline by helping generate over 101,000 public comments.
Collaborated with federal agencies to prioritize the protection of endangered species and sacred lands.
Conclusion
How Spirituality Makes Our Work Different:
Native Organizers Alliance is guided by Indigenous spiritual values that teach us that we are interconnected with all people and the natural world.
Our approach is holistic, recognizing that issues such as the climate crisis and racial injustice cannot be separated from one another. By grounding our work in spiritual principles, we seek solutions that honor the land, water, and future generations while building a more just and equitable world for all.
Join Us: Watch this video to discover how the Native Organizers Alliance is fighting for the protection of sacred lands and the rights of Native people.
Learn more here: nativeorganizing.org.