Giving Back

An important part of our mission is giving a portion of our profits to Native youth in the form of scholarships and other investments into the Native Community.

Scholarships

Community

Scholarships

By supporting Nashke Games you are also supporting the culture/language acquisition and education of Native youth. One way we give back is by donating portion of our profits through scholarships for youth.

The Kemiiwananakwadok is a scholarship that is given annually to a Native American Law student in the State of Minnesota.
This scholarship is named in honor of our founder’s late wife, who was an attorney for the public defenders office for Hennepin County and a member of Minnesota Indian Bar Association.
2022 Recipient: Brandy DeCoteau-Heminger
2023 Recipients: Savannah Thibert & Dayna Maldonado
The Niizhoodenh scholarship is given annually to a Native American graduating senior within the Anoka-Hennepin School District. One scholarship is awarded to a student who is pursuing traditional post secondary education while the other is awarded to a student who is pursuing education in the trades.
Niizhoodenh is the Ojibwe word for twin, which translates to two hearts. This scholarship is in honor our founder’s twin sons who he lost many years ago.
2023 Recipient: Kendra Pender and Emory Elliott
The MIEA Nashke Scholarship supports post-secondary education for Native American students at the Minnesota Indian Education Association annual conference.
2023 Recipient: Charlise Chase Pendleton
2024 Recipient: Maria Swankier