First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

The First Nations Educational and Cultural Center supports students in their academic, personal, and professional journeys at IU Bloomington. We are a resource for the entire IU community, offering a variety of campus programs and network of resources and information to inspire, encourage, and empower success.

About

Group photo of students, faculty, and community members gathered outside the First Nations Educational & Cultural Center at Indiana University Bloomington, standing beneath a First Nations banner and wearing a mix of traditional regalia and contemporary clothing.

Quick links

4

Number of Indigenous tribes whose land is the foundation of the Bloomington campus
2007

Year the center was established on the Bloomington campus

Get involved with First Nations

Learn more about Native American culture and heritage, while taking part in traditions, ceremony, and storytelling.

Explore programs

Check out the cultural events and programs throughout the academic year.
Find resources

Counseling, tutoring, workshops, and more.
Learn about the Powwow

The annual Traditional Powwow hosts dancers, singers, and artists.

Exterior of the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center at Indiana University Bloomington, a one-story brick building with a front porch and landscaped entrance.

Our home

We are located in a bungalow near campus, which features a library, study tables, lounge, sun room, craft room, prayer room, and more.

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Indigenize Indiana

This initiative works to amplify Native Indian and Indigenous voices on campus.

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The center has been my home away from home on IU’s campus since welcome week my freshman year. I’m incredibly grateful for a space where I can meet other Indigenous students as well as students from all backgrounds. Truly one of the places in campus filled with the most love, comfort, compassion, and support.

Zack Yazzie

IU student

Give back

We are committed to serving as a place where cultural heritage, history, and traditions are celebrated and explored. Your financial support helps the First Nations Eucational and Cultural Center to provide additional resources, programming, and services to put students on a path to achievement from the first day of classes.

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