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Heal the Womxn, Heal the World.

As an intermediary, we support Indigenous Womxn to overcome systemic barriers and bring holistic healing and social justice to their communities and beyond.
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Who We Are

Return to the Heart Foundation is cultivating a world where Indigenous Womxn and Girls are valued, protected, and supported – and where Mother Earth thrives for future generations.

By investing in Native Womxn and Girls, we champion gender justice and pave the way for a thriving Mother Earth for future generations.

We are rooted in our communities, standing alongside the healers deeply connected to their tribes. 

We're at the forefront of empowering Indigenous Womxn and Girls in the USA.

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1,500,000+ AK/AI Womxn

Experienced violence in their lifetime

40% of Victims

Of sex trafficking are identified as AI/AK Native Womxn

400+ Native Communities

Impacted by the work of R2HF

Member Tribes (Partial)

  • Akwesasne Mohawk

  • Dine' (Navajo)

  • Taos Pueblo

  • Northern Cheyenne

  • Rosebud Sioux Tribe

  • Blackfeet

  • Oglala Sioux Tribe

  • Cochiti Pueblo

  • Standing Rock Sioux

  • Walker River Paiute

  • Oneida Nation

  • Haudenosaunee

  • Yupik Eskimo

  • Akwesasne Mohawk

  • Chippewa Cree

  • Curyung

  • Gwichyaa Zhee Gwichin

  • Crow

  • Pyramid Lake Paiute

  • Muckleshoot

  • Ketchikan Indian Cmty

  • Seneca Nation

  • Otoe-Missouria

  • Catawba Indian Nation

  • Savoonga IRA

  • Tanana Tribal Council

  • Fort Belknap Assiniboine

  • Southern Ute and Karuk

  • Manley Hot Springs Tribe

  • Tulalip Tribes

  • Klamath

  • Tohono O'odham

Our Programs

GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 2024

"Our Sisters Are Sacred" Fund

An action fund for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit (Gender Expansive) people (MMIW/G2S). Our partner, the Roy & Patricia Disney Family Foundation, has made a lead investment and will match every dollar-for-dollar raised, up to $500,000.

Deep Learning and Collaboration

Immersive educational experiences for groups and organizations. Sharing the Indigenous worldview and knowledge that can transform thinking and actions to bring a more just world.

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Traditional Helpers and Healers

Our micro grants support native wxmen across the nation whose work focuses on holistic health and healing within their communities.

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The Society Fellowship

Supporting native womxn leaders who each have a broad impact inspiring thousands of people in their communities and on a national level.

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Climate Justice

Through our Native Womxn’s Climate Justice Mentorship, we support the next generation of climate leaders, ages 18-27.

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Focus Areas

Civic Engagement

Native voices can change America and the world.

Research

Innovative research to educate and raise awareness.

Narrative Change

Our voices, our stories, our narratives need to be heard.

Climate Justice

Protecting Native health, lands, & territory.

Restorative Development

Opening new doors for Native Womxn-led economic activity.

Join Us

  • Partnerships for Impact

    Become a partner and help native communities across the nation. Let's make an impact together.

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  • Join the Circle of Support

    Join us in supporting Native Women visionaries monthly, and help us water the seeds of resilience, cultural revitalization and healing.

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    • Help Us Support Native Womxn and Girls

    Make a real difference in the lives of Native Womxn and girls across the nation.