Here are resources available in **Indiana** for **First Nations (Indigenous People)** support and assistance:
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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### **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.
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These organizations provide cultural, educational, health, and advocacy support for Native American individuals and communities in Indiana.