The Eagle Feather Fellows for Thriving Women provides unique mentorship opportunities for young Native women to build ties within the community, expand their knowledge, skills, and capacity, as well as empower them as future leaders. Selected individuals will engage in peer-centered conversations and gatherings (both virtual and in-person) that identify key priorities of Native young women and girls’ lives, dreams, and needs for healthy and safe futures. Eligible applicants are Indigenous-identified young women aged 18-24 and enrolled in post-secondary education or a traditional learning system. All participants will have the option to plan and organize their own Thriving Women projects within their communities with grant support from the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Stipends will be provided additionally for participation and engagement.

Expectations and Deliverables:

Participate in bi-weekly group discussions every Friday; beginning August 9th, 2024, and ending May 16th, 2025
Identify and discuss key priorities and issues impacting Indigenous women and girls, to inform Thriving Women grantmaking
Attend team-building events in July 2024 and June 2025, as well as collaborate and participate the Heart of Her Nation gathering in Fall of 2025
Imagine, implement, or explore a Thriving Women community project; planned with guidance from, and in collaboration with, the Seventh Generation Fund Program Team
Contribute to a Red Paper publication by either writing, editing, or creating artwork upon completion of project or fellowship

To apply, please send a letter describing your intention and why you are a good candidate for this opportunity to sgreensky97@gmail.com with “Application” in the subject line. All application letters are due by April 1, 2024.

For any and all inquiries, please contact Starr GreenSky, Fellowship Coordinator, at sgreensky97@gmail.com.

March 13, 2024/by Seventh Generation Fund