Believing In Native Generations

Improving the health and wellbeing of Native People across the lifespan through culture, education, and leadership programs.

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Our Mission

The mission of BeLieving In Native Generations (BLING) is to improve the health and wellbeing of Native People across the lifespan. We empower Native youth through cultural, educational, and leadership programs to break cycles of poverty, substance abuse, and suicide.

Founded in 2013, we've been serving Native communities with programs that strengthen cultural identity, build resilience, and foster leadership skills.

Our approach combines traditional wisdom with contemporary strategies to address the unique challenges facing Native communities today.

Our Programs
Native cultural gathering

Our Programs

Youth Leadership

Youth Leadership Development

Through camps, workshops, and mentorship, we cultivate leadership skills and cultural identity in Native youth, preparing them to become future community leaders.

Cultural Programs

Cultural Preservation

We organize activities where youth learn traditional arts, language, and history, strengthening their cultural roots and connection to their heritage.

Education Programs

Education & Prevention

Providing resources on mental health, substance abuse prevention, and suicide intervention to create healthier, more resilient communities.

Our Impact

2013 Year Founded
$1.26M Annual Revenue (2022)
88% Program Spending
500+ Youth Served Annually

Financial Transparency

We are committed to financial transparency and ensuring donor funds are used effectively to support our mission.

Program Services 87.8%
Administration & Fundraising 12.2%

Based on 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. We direct the majority of our resources directly to programs that serve Native communities.