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Culture, unity, and visibility

The First Nations Educational and Cultural Center supports students in their academic, personal, and professional journeys

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Our story

Opened in April 2007, the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center is a department within the Office of Student Life. We are a central part of the cultural initiatives at IU Bloomington, which has a long history of advancing excellence through the transformative power of educational programs, recruitment, and outreach for all students.

Our mission:

  • To build a safe and supportive Native communities at IU Bloomington.
  • To actively support the recruitment and retention of Native and Indigenous students at IU Bloomington.
  • To connect with and provide support to students, faculty, and staff who have historical roots to the land that is present-day Indiana.
  • To provide educational opportunities that further awareness of contemporary issues within Native and Indigenous communities and create a campus environment that welcomes multiple perspectives on these issues.
Four people sit in a circle talking in a cozy room centered around a brick fireplace. Indigenous artwork, a feathered cultural display, woven baskets, and plants decorate the space, with a colorful First Nations painting hanging above the mantel. A small group gathers in a warmly decorated room. A smiling person with glasses sits in an armchair with their hands clasped, speaking with others in the foreground. Framed artwork hangs above dark wood paneling, and a tall window displays colorful cultural items. Two students sit together in a colorful lounge area, reading books near a sunlit window.

Our home

Our space is a central gathering place for Native American students at IU Bloomington and a hub for the Native experience on campus. It offers a welcoming environment where students feel supported, valued, and connected, with opportunities to explore cultural heritage, build community, and strengthen ties to IU Bloomington and beyond.

Spaces include:

  • Clyde Ellis Library
  • Sun Room
  • Prayer Room
  • Craft Room
  • Library & Study Area
  • Study Tables
  • Lounge Area
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.
Bloomington

First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

712 E 8th St Bloomington, IN 47408
  • fnecc@iu.edu
  • 812-855-4814