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Land Back NAICCO—Spring 2025
 

Undoubtedly, there is much uncertainty in the air for many of us as we step into 2025. Because of the turbulent circumstances unfolding around Indian Country and beyond, we are having to pay close attention to the lives of those who embody our mission and vision work here at NAICCO. Regardless of these tumultuous times, we are still keenly focused on the actualization of Land Back NAICCO.

 

To date, Land Back NAICCO now stands at an astonishing $427,205! Moreover, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAICCO, we are thrilled to share that new and exciting developments have started to unfold around Land Back NAICCO. Meaning, we are pleased to announce that both private and nonprofit parties have unveiled unique opportunities in relation to Land Back NAICCO. Going forward we will be devoting a significant amount of time and effort to exploring the options and possibilities that have emerged and been put before us. Stay tuned for further developments…​

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Because of all the love and support that has been directed towards Land Back NAICCO, we are that much closer to the realization of this long sought after dream. Needless to say, everyone’s love and support has put NAICCO in a unique position to invest not only in land, but as well, in community, culture, and the restoration of Mother Nature.​

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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.​

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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 ~

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If interested in making a significant contribution to Land Back NAICCO, please contact us directly at naicco1975@gmail.com.​

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To learn more about Land Back NAICCO 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.

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—Ty & Masami Smith, NAICCO Directors

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