First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The First Nations Educational & Cultural Center (FNECC) supports American Indian and Indigenous students in their transition to and achievement at IU Bloomington. The center's campus programs and extended network of resources are designed to inspire, encourage, and empower students for success. Your gift provides general support for the center, helping advance its mission and improve college access, persistence, and completion for Native American students.

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First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The First Nations Educational & Cultural Center (FNECC) supports American Indian and Indigenous students in their transition to and achievement at IU Bloomington. The center's campus programs and extended network of resources are designed to inspire, encourage, and empower students for success. Your gift provides general support for the center, helping advance its mission and improve college access, persistence, and completion for Native American students.

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The mission of the FNECC encompasses four components:

  • To build a safe, supportive, and inclusive Native community within 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.

The FNECC offers unique activities designed to preserve and promote Native American culture and heritage. It also partners with some of the country’s most influential and respected tribal leaders and scholars to provide opportunities emphasizing Native American traditions, ceremony, and storytelling.

Thank you for supporting this vital work with your generous gift!

Your giving matters

The center is a good place to socialize and connect with the Native community at IU. I like that it is very open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds and people who want to learn more about Native culture.

Keisha Beyal IU student

Important Disclosures

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.