Elevating Indigenous Knowledge.
Securing Indigenous Futures.
The Intertribal Education Foundation develops educational programs that elevate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. Our programs focus on technology, the arts, and athletics. We believe that the creative expression, open-mindedness, and cultural traditions of our students give them the ability to succeed in today's world.
Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children.
Our Mission
Intertribal Education Foundation’s mission is to close the education and economic gaps long endemic in Indigenous communities to build sustainable economic and educational equity for Indigenous people and communities now and for future generations. To achieve this, Intertribal Education Foundation develops educational programs that elevate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.
Our Vision
Our programs focus on technology, the arts, and athletics. By viewing learners holistically, IEF programs create better learning outcomes and brighter economic futures for Indigenous students.
Our Values
We believe that our students’ creative expression, open-mindedness, and cultural traditions give them the ability to succeed in today's world – and tomorrow’s. We honor Indigenous knowledge, heritage, and traditions, recognizing that educational programs that do so help students feel connected to their communities, themselves, and their futures.
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