News & Views
Explore the stories and latest news from the field, our team, and partners around the world.
News & Views
Explore the stories and latest news from the field, our team, and partners around the world.
October 2024 Newsletter
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides expert advice and studies to the United Nations Human Rights Council to…
The Christensen Fund Partners Gathering in Kenya
This month, the Christensen Fund organized a convening in Nanyuki, Kenya, bringing together thirty-two partner organizations from Kenya,…
The Christensen Fund Details Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Pledge Commitments
At the World Leaders Summit at COP26, the Christensen Fund joined the UK, Norway, Germany, the US, and the Netherlands, and over 15 private…
August 2024 Newsletter
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides expert advice and studies to the United Nations Human Rights Council to…
The 17th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) provides expert advice and studies to the United Nations Human Rights…
July 2024 Newsletter
This April, The Christensen Fund’s entire board and staff came together with our partners to participate in the United Nations Permanent…
The Christensen Fund Announces Second Cohort of Indigenous Leaders Program
As part of The Christensen Fund’s commitment to Indigenous communities, leaders and organizations, we are excited to announce our inaugural…
The Christensen Fund Announces Program Related Investment in Raven Indigenous Outcomes Fund
As part of The Christensen Fund’s pledge to provide catalytic capital for projects that can have a transformative impact for Indigenous…
The 23rd United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
This April, The Christensen Fund’s entire board and staff came together with our partners to participate in the United Nations Permanent…
The Christensen Fund’s 2023 Annual Report: Supporting Indigenous Rights
The Christensen Fund is excited to share our 2023 annual report with our colleagues around the world. More so than ever before, our values…
Groundbreaking Investment in Two Native Organizations
The Christensen Fund has committed a $3,000,000 Program Related Investment (PRI) to Tocabe’s Indigenous Marketplace, a Native-owned and…
Tero Mustonen of Snowchange Cooperative Awarded 2023 Goldman Prize
The Christensen Fund would like to congratulate the 2023 Goldman Prize recipients. Each year, the Goldman Prize recognizes the work of…
Native Americans In Philanthropy Launches Historic Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge
Native Americans in Philanthropy and Biodiversity Funders Group, in partnership with 15 leading funders, announced the launch of the Tribal…
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Fawn Sharp
“Oftentimes, I think about my journey and my responsibility to the 3,000 people of the Quinault Nation...Holding public office means you…
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Andrea Ixchíu
“I would like us to start honoring the lives of people who are taking care of our land all while experiencing the effects of climate change…
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Ole Kaunga Mali
“This is not only a victory for the El Molo, Turkana, Samburu, and Rendille communities that have been affected by the Lake Turkana Wind…
Indigenous Leaders Spotlight: Meet Joan Carling
“Indigenous peoples are not the enemies. We are not against development. We are conserving our environment for the future of humanity. But…