Become a Native Ally

Allyship: A Native Ally is a person who actively seeks to foster understanding, respect and meaningful connections in support of Indigenous people.

Some ways to support Indigenous Peoples

• Educate yourself about their history, culture, traditions, current issues, and treaties.
• Respect Native leadership, treaties, and traditions.
• Support Native businesses, art, organizations, and Native issues through purchases, donations, and/or volunteering.
• Form relationships by attending events and inviting/attending seminars.

Guidelines for Being an Indigenous Ally

• How to be an Ally for Native American Voices in 2021 – Vision Maker Media
• Be An Ally – Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
• Be an Indigenous Ally — Urban Native Collective
• Indigenous Ally Toolkit (PDF)
• Allyship Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Honor With Action: 10 Ways to be an Ally to Indigenous Peoples – Greenpeace USA

It is noted that Indigenous is one of many marginalized people to which the concept of ally can be applied.  Consider who is missing from our table and consider the historical events that have shaped
this lack of diversity at our table.

Digital resources

• Underscore News (Oregon-based)
• Smoke Signals (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde)