PROGRAMS

Our Vision

The Global Initiative for Indigenous Advancement, Inc (GIIA) is a 501c3 NGO created in 2000, with the mission of advancing the social, health, education, and economic status of Indigenous people worldwide. By splitting the mission into these four equally important pillars, GIIA can better serve the Indigenous communities around the world by addressing the plight of the Native people everywhere and its root causes. Donating to the cause, and signing up to join our cause and become an ally are the two single most impactful ways you can aid us in succeeding in our mission!

Social

Health

Education

Economic

social

Indigenous New England

  • www.indigenous.boston
  • Journalistic media platform
  • Indigenous news & updates
  • Calendar of community events
  • Authentic Indigenous marketplace
  • Members bartering area
  • Hub for community and allies

Confederation of Self Determined Indigenous Nations

  • Intertribal
  • Non-state or federally recognized Indigenous nations
  • U.N declaration of Indigenous rights

Health

Indigenous Fire Keepers Summit

  • Intertribal
  • A renewal of ceremony
  • Youth fire
  • Elder fire
  • Closed to the public

Indigenous Youth Council

  • Intertribal
  • Ages 16-24
  • College prep
  • Tutoring
  • College Funding
  • Trades

Indigenous Healing Circles

  • Veterans
  • Survivors
  • Recovery
  • Organic

Indigenous Veterans Wellness Summit

  • Intertribal
  • Open to ALL veterans
  • Suicide Awareness
  • T.V.R Training

Education

Traditional Leather Hiding Workshops

  • Rawhide
  • Buckskin
  • Hair-on
  • Drum creation
  • Moccasin creation
  • Traditional sinew braiding
  • Tribal values, respect & stewardship

Indigenous Language Revival Workshops

  • Enrollment blind
  • Algonquin
  • Conversation dinners
  • Workbooks

Economic

Indigenous Entreprenuers Alliance

  • Entrepreneurial emersion training
  • Hands-on application
  • Entrepreneurial ventures that are owned and operated by participants

Corporate Allies

  • Diversity & Inclusion workshop for corporations/organizations
  • Indigenous engagement workshop
  • Retail allies

GIIA programs are always from us for us

“It’s an honor to be apart of a movement that values the voice of the community above all else.”

STRONG WALKER

GIIA programs are always from us for us

“It’s an honor to be apart of a movement that values the voice of the community above all else.”

STRONG WALKER

GIIA programs are always from us for us

“It’s an honor to be apart of a movement that values the voice of the community above all else.”

STRONG WALKER