Here are resources available in **Indiana** for **First Nations (Indigenous People)** support and assistance: --- ### **1. American Indian Center of Indiana (AICI)** - **Website**: [American Indian Center of Indiana](https://www.americanindiancenter.org/) - **Phone**: **317-917-8000** - **Email**: **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** - **Services**: - Employment and job training for Native Americans. - Cultural preservation programs and community events. - Resources for housing, education, and health services. --- ### **2. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) - Midwest Region** - **Website**: [Bureau of Indian Affairs Midwest Region](https://www.bia.gov/regional-offices/midwest) - **Phone**: **612-713-4400** - **Services**: - Federal support for tribal members, including grants and financial aid. - Assistance with land and resource management. - Advocacy for tribal sovereignty and rights. --- ### **3. Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission (INAIAC)** - **Website**: [Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission](https://www.in.gov/inaiac/) - **Services**: - Promotes awareness of Native American history and culture. - Advocacy and support for Indigenous communities in Indiana. - Works on issues such as education, employment, and health disparities. --- ### **4. National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)** - **Website**: [NICWA](https://www.nicwa.org/) - **Phone**: **503-222-4044** - **Services**: - Advocacy for the welfare of Native children and families. - Resources for child welfare professionals and communities. - Training and policy development for tribal child welfare programs. --- ### **5. Native American Indian Association of Indiana (NAIAI)** - **Contact**: Information available through AICI - **Services**: - Community-building activities for Native families and individuals. - Education programs about Native history and contemporary issues. --- ### **6. Native Wellness Institute** - **Website**: [Native Wellness Institute](https://www.nativewellness.com/) - **Services**: - Workshops and training to promote health and wellness in Native communities. - Focus on mental health, leadership, and healing from historical trauma. --- ### **7. Indiana University First Nations Educational and Cultural Center (FNECC)** - **Website**: [FNECC](https://firstnations.indiana.edu/) - **Location**: Bloomington, Indiana - **Services**: - Educational and cultural support for Native students and allies. - Hosts events to celebrate Indigenous heritage and culture. - Academic and personal support services for Native students. --- ### **8. Native American Rights Fund (NARF)** - **Website**: [Native American Rights Fund](https://www.narf.org/) - **Phone**: **303-447-8760** - **Services**: - Legal assistance for tribal sovereignty and rights issues. - Advocacy for Indigenous environmental protection and treaty rights. - Educational resources on Native law and policy. --- ### **9. United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY)** - **Website**: [UNITY](https://unityinc.org/) - **Services**: - Leadership development programs for Native youth. - Opportunities to engage in community service and cultural preservation. - Support networks for youth empowerment and education. --- ### **10. Indian Health Service (IHS)** - **Website**: [IHS](https://www.ihs.gov/) - **Services**: - Access to healthcare services for eligible Native Americans. - Resources for physical and mental health care. - Facilities and programs across the Midwest region. --- These organizations provide cultural, educational, health, and advocacy support for Native American individuals and communities in Indiana.