Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio
Land Back NAICCO—2026 Major Milestone
When Land Back NAICCO was first initiated in 2019, the goal back then was to come as close as possible to reaching $250,000. Much to our amazement, that goal was not only reached in 2023, but has been surpassed by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Today, on an even higher note, we are thrilled to announce that the original goal of $250,000 has been more than doubled!!! Upon surpassing the half a million dollars mark, Land Back NAICCO now stands at an astonishing $505,676!!!
In that same light, we are pleased to share that unique new developments are taking shape around Land Back NAICCO. Meaning, distinct opportunities related to this campaign are now being explored in full through fruitful discussions with private and nonprofit parties. Going forward, we will be devoting adequate time and energy into establishing plans and strategies for next collaborative steps to be taken together with these parties.
Because of all the love and support that has been directed towards this significant campaign, we are in an extraordinary position to invest not only in land, but as well in community, culture, and the restoration of Mother Nature. A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who stepped forward to invest in the unfolding of this deeply meaningful initiative. Without so many caring people on our side there’s no way we would have been able to come this far. Please continue to stand with us in 2026 as we strive to identify and secure the right pieces of land for our Native People here in Ohio.
Stay tuned for future Land Back NAICCO updates throughout the rest of 2026.
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Land Back NAICCO Overview
Raised $50K during pandemic
Closed out 2021 at $100K+
Closed out 2022 nearing $200K
Surpassed $250K (original campaign goal) in 2023
Closed out 2023 at $300K+
Closed out 2024 at $419K+
Closed out 2025 at $460K+
Surpassed $500,000 in 2026
Campaign Phases
PHASE #1 will focus on acquiring land (20 acres or more).
PHASE #2 will focus on stewardship of land—emphasizing conservation and rewilding.
What You Can Do
~ Donate land or get someone you know to donate land to NAICCO ~
~ Donate now by clicking on the “DONATE NOW!” button above or below ~
~ Bequeath assets to NAICCO ~
~ Share the Land Back NAICCO campaign with your friends, family, and other interested parties ~
~ Bring awareness to NAICCO and our mission work ~
~ Start a personal Land Back NAICCO fundraiser via Facebook ~
~ Start a personal Land Back NAICCO crowdfunding campaign; i.e., FundRazr, Fundly, GoFundMe, etc. ~
~ Use the hashtag #landbacknaicco in your social media posts ~
~ Tag your friends ~
If interested in making a significant contribution to Land Back NAICCO, please contact us directly at naicco1975@gmail.com.
To learn more about Land Back NAICCO, please read the following articles:
Barn Raiser: “Hope in Turbulent Times: Native Leaders Take the Long View”
The Guardian: “‘A sense of home’: Native American land rights grow in industrial midwest”
Matter News: “Central Ohio Indigenous group reaches Land Back campaign goal”
Sierra Club Magazine: “The Land Back Movement Takes Root in Ohio”
Matter News: “Central Ohio indigenous group raising funds to buy back land“
The Kenyon Collegian: “NAICCO seeks to purchase land for Native American community”
Our Native community here at NAICCO has told us on countless occasions that we need a space in Ohio that we can call ours… where we can gather and be ourselves. Thus, to honor our past, thrive in the present, and walk proudly into the future. Needless to say, land will always be an essential piece to sustaining our legacy as Native People.
—Ty & Masami Smith, NAICCO Directors
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