--- title: Native Hope Blog (6) description: Native Hope, as the name suggests, believes that hope is at the foundation of real change. Hope opens the door to possibility and dreams. If we are going to see changes in the culture, it’s going to start with hope. Read these stories of hope in our blog. (6) --- [![NatHopewhitelogo-vertical-1](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/NatHopewhitelogo-vertical-1.svg "NatHopewhitelogo-vertical-1")](https://www.nativehope.org/) - [The Native Story](http://www.nativehope.org/the-native-story) - [Reflecting On Our Foundations](http://www.nativehope.org/native-american-history) - [Understanding the Destruction](http://www.nativehope.org/native-americans-today) - [Building a Hopeful Future](http://www.nativehope.org/building-a-hopeful-future) - [About Us](http://www.nativehope.org/about-us) - [Our Work](http://www.nativehope.org/our-work) - [Hope Reports](http://www.nativehope.org/hope-reports) - [Fellowship](http://www.nativehope.org/fellows) - Voices of Indian Country - [Blog](https://blog.nativehope.org) - [Resources](https://pages.nativehope.org/native-hope-resource-library) - [MMIW](http://www.nativehope.org/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-mmiw) - [Podcast](https://pages.nativehope.org/podcasts) # [Voices of Indian Country](https://blog.nativehope.org) ### Native Hope Blog - [Cultural Awareness and Revitalization](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/cultural-awareness-and-revitalization) - [Health and Wellness](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/health-and-wellness) - [Community Impact](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-impact) - [Culture and Identity](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/culture-and-identity) - [Native Hope Fellows](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/native-hope-fellows) - [Stories of Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/stories-of-hope) - [Education and Youth Empowerment](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/education-and-youth-empowerment) - [Hope/Impact Reports](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/hope-impact-reports) - [Culture](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/culture) - [Challenges](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/challenges) - [Leadership](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/leadership) - [History](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/history) - [Profiles](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/profiles) ![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/richard_son_bowmaker.jpg) ##### FEATURED POST ## Connection and Empowerment for Native People: The Teachings of the Bow and Arrow Most Americans think of the bow and arrow as a tool for hunting or sports. But writer and craftsman Joseph Marshall III has always seen the bow and arrow as a source of spiritual guidance. In Lakota c... [READ MORE](https://blog.nativehope.org/connection-and-empowerment-through-the-teachings-of-the-bow-and-arrow) ### TOPICS - [Education](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/education) - [Community Outreach](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-outreach) - [Health and Wellness](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/health-and-wellness) - [Victim Support](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/victim-support) VIEW ALL ### Popular Posts [Community Outreach](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-outreach) [![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/spring-hope-report.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-spring-2022) ### [Hope Report: Spring 2022](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-spring-2022) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) "Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” - Sitting Bull As spring arrived, March and April were... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-spring-2022) May 24, 2022 | [1 Comment](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-spring-2022#comments-listing) [Community Outreach](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-outreach) [![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/hope-report_Feb2022.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-february-2022) ### [Hope Report: February 2022](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-february-2022) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) Thanks to our generous supporters, February was filled with giving hope and sharing love. Native Hope assisted with community events and worked with local organizations to help those in need. [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-february-2022) March 15, 2022 | [1 Comment](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-february-2022#comments-listing) [Education](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/education) [![History and culture of the Cheyenne tribe](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/992px-Chief_Bearman%2c_left%2c_and_Chief_Mad_Bull%2c_members_of_the_Cheyenne_Tribe%2c_calling_on_Pres._LCCN2016893117.jpg)](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-and-culture-of-the-cheyenne-tribe) ### [The History and Culture of the Cheyenne Tribe](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-and-culture-of-the-cheyenne-tribe) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) One of the dominant tribes on the Great Plains, the Cheyenne people have a rich and storied history. As one of the largest and most influential tribes on the continent, they played a major role in sha... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-and-culture-of-the-cheyenne-tribe) March 6, 2022 | [58 Comments](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-and-culture-of-the-cheyenne-tribe#comments-listing) [Education](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/education) [![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/native_hope_selfharm_womaninwindow.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/before-the-cut-is-too-deep-part) ### [Self-Injury Awareness Day: Before the Cut Is Too Deep](https://blog.nativehope.org/before-the-cut-is-too-deep-part) [Native Hope with Trisha Burke](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope-with-trisha-burke) Teenagers love to express themselves with shocking hairstyles, unique makeup, and eccentric clothing. This is why the signs of self-mutilation escaped my eye until it hit me full in the face with the ... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/before-the-cut-is-too-deep-part) March 1, 2022 | [7 Comments](https://blog.nativehope.org/before-the-cut-is-too-deep-part#comments-listing) [Education](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/education) [![Cherokee natives wearing headdresses ](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/5bc63f0a9311df19387a5578.jfif)](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-of-the-cherokee-nation) ### [From the Carolinas to Oklahoma: The History of the Cherokee Nation](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-of-the-cherokee-nation) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) The Cherokee are one of the largest and most well-known Native American tribes in history. As a people, they’ve accomplished great things, been a formidable foe and even better ally, and have become o... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-of-the-cherokee-nation) February 27, 2022 | [26 Comments](https://blog.nativehope.org/the-history-of-the-cherokee-nation#comments-listing) [Community Outreach](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-outreach) [![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/MMIW-BW-redhand.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/native-hope-announces-major-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-funding) ### [Native Hope Announces Major Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Funding](https://blog.nativehope.org/native-hope-announces-major-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-funding) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) Native Hope announced that it will fund the missing person specialist position created in the state Attorney General’s Office on missing and murdered Indigenous person cases. The grant for $85,000 per... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/native-hope-announces-major-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-funding) February 16, 2022 | [6 Comments](https://blog.nativehope.org/native-hope-announces-major-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-funding#comments-listing) [Community Outreach](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-outreach) [![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/January%20Hope%20Report%20Cover%20Image-1.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-january-2022-0-0) ### [Hope Report: January 2022](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-january-2022-0-0) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) “You can’t purchase friendship — you have to do your part to make it.” Sauk Proverb. At Native Hope, we strive to build relationships with tribal leaders to identify needs better. This month, we had r... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-january-2022-0-0) February 7, 2022 | [2 Comments](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-january-2022-0-0#comments-listing) [Community Outreach](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/community-outreach) [![](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/december%20hope%20report%202021.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-december-2021) ### [Hope Report: December 2021](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-december-2021) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) “One finger cannot lift a pebble.” This Hopi Proverb sings true to the heart as we look back at our efforts. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support throughout the hol... [Read More](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-december-2021) January 12, 2022 | [2 Comments](https://blog.nativehope.org/hope-report-december-2021#comments-listing) [Education](https://blog.nativehope.org/topic/education) [![Dakotah NH Shawl-2-1](https://blog.nativehope.org/hubfs/Blog/Dakotah%20NH%20Shawl-2-1.png)](https://blog.nativehope.org/story-of-survival-and-hope-sex-trafficking-survivor) ### [Story of Survival and Hope: a victim of sex trafficking speaks](https://blog.nativehope.org/story-of-survival-and-hope-sex-trafficking-survivor) [Native Hope](https://blog.nativehope.org/author/native-hope) The following story was shared with Native Hope via email by J. Dakotah, a Native American human-trafficking survivor and advocate. Some of the content of this story is sensitive and may cause distres... 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