Indigenous Organizations
Organizations led by and serving Indigenous peoples with a focus on research, education, and knowledge sharing.
Indigenous Organizations in Research and Education
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First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
FNIGC is an incorporated non-profit operating with a special mandate from the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs in Assembly. FNIGC champions the First Nations principles of OCAP® (ownership, control, access, and possession), which safeguard First Nations' inherent rights to self-determination in research and information governance.
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Canadian Indigenous Knowledge Network (CIKN)
The Canadian Indigenous Knowledge Network works with Indigenous communities to support the respectful sharing and advancement of Indigenous knowledge systems. They promote the integration of Indigenous knowledge in research, policy development, and education.
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Summer Internship for Indigenous Peoples in Genomics (SING)
SING aims to train the next generation of Indigenous researchers in the concepts and methods of genomics and bioinformatics, addressing the underrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in these fields. Programs operate in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
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First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)
National organization serving First Nations across Canada.
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Canadian Indigenous Knowledge Network (CIKN)
National network connecting Indigenous knowledge keepers across Canada.
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National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)
A national Indigenous organization established to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis public health renewal and health equity through knowledge translation and exchange.
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First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
The first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada, FNHA works to reform the way health care is delivered to BC First Nations through direct services and collaboration with provincial partners.
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Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
OFIFC represents the collective interests of 29 Friendship Centres in Ontario, supporting research, policy, and programs for urban Indigenous communities.
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Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN)
ALIGN is building a sustainable and ethical model of genomic research programs that are led by Indigenous peoples in Australia.
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Summer Internship for Indigenous Peoples in Genomics USA (SING USA)
The US branch of SING provides genomics and bioinformatics training specifically for Indigenous peoples in the United States.
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Indigenous Research Organizations Directory
For a more comprehensive list of Indigenous research organizations worldwide, explore the directories maintained by research institutions and Indigenous governance bodies.
Native American & Indigenous Health Organizations