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Climate-smart forests

Nature

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

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New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

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New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

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Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

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Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

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Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Climate-smart forests

Nature

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Climate-smart forests

Nature

Creative labor, creative conditions

Arts & Culture

Indigenous-led conservation

Nature

New Pathways for Health Innovation

Health & Well-being

New Platforms for Diverse Voices

Arts & Culture

Prevention-oriented Child Welfare

Health & Well-being

Racial Equity in Clinical Equations

Health & Well-being

Technologies and the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

The Latest

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Humanity AI Commits $500 Million to Build a People-centered Future for AI

Ten leading U.S. foundations—including the Doris Duke Foundation—have launched Humanity AI, a five-year, $500 million initiative to ensure artificial intelligence delivers for humanity, strengthens communities and enhances human creativity.

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“IINNIIWA: The Blackfeet Buffalo Story”

After nearly 150 years, buffalo returned to Blackfeet land in a historic homecoming made possible by the Blackfeet Buffalo Program and Indigenous Led—captured in a short film featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

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