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Welcome to National Indigenous Justice Information Inclusion (NIJII)

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Dr. Wendelin Hume

The members of National Indigenous Justice Information Inclusion (NIJII) are primarily the same team (plus a number of new members) which provided resources and support for many years through the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI), that many Tribes are familiar with. The NIEJI project ran from 2011-2022 and was primarily funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL)* with matching funds from the University of North Dakota, School of Medicine and Health Services. NIEJI materials are shared with permission and are grouped and identified in our web pages to be easily distinguished from our new materials and new funders.

The new NIJII team will facilitate the activities of an array of grant and other projects and monitor compliance with grant obligations, while sharing information on this website which will serve as a resource center with trainings and other information for Indigenous Communities, our Tribal Coalition members, and allies. 

 

The members of NIJII believe that information and inclusion are fundamental pillars of a just and equitable society. Access to accurate and pertinent Indigenous information empowers individuals with knowledge, enabling them to make informed decisions, participate in civic life, and pursue personal and community wellness. Inclusion, on the other hand, ensures that all members of society, regardless of their background or identity, have an equal opportunity to access this information. Together, we hope to foster a more equitable, informed, and cohesive world, promoting understanding, empathy, and positive peace for Indigenous people.

Click here to read the Vision and Mission Statements

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Announcing Our Newsletter 

We are excited to share the latest edition of the NIJII newsletter. This edition features Dr. June-Yung Kim.  

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*The NIEJI project has been retired, but they have granted NIJII permission to share materials. The new ACL Title VI Elder Justice Grantee can be found at iasquared.orgYou can contact us with any questions at wendelin.hume@nijii.org

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Month was started in 1949 by Mental Health America (then known as the National Association for Mental Health). It is observed each May to raise awareness and educate the public about mental health conditions, the realities of living with these conditions, and strategies for attaining mental health and wellness. 

Mental Health Awareness Month is important because it helps to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues, educate people about mental health conditions, encourage open conversations about mental wellbeing, and ultimately increase access to treatment by normalizing seeking help when needed; essentially promoting the understanding that mental health is just as important as physical health.  

Social: @mentalhealthamerica, @MentalHealthAm | #MentalHealthMonth, #b4stage4 

Address

NIJII
University of North Dakota
221 Centennial Drive, Mail Stop 8050

Grand Forks, ND 58202

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© 2024 NIJII

This website is partially funded through: The National Center for State and Tribal Elder Justice Coalitions from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Grant Number 15POVC-22-GK-01494-NONF.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, opportunity number DHS-23-TTP-132-00-01.

The Federal Communication Commission, Affordable Connectivity Program, opportunity number FCC-ACOGP-23-001. 
Bureau of Justice Assistance The Kevin and Avonte Program, opportunity number O-BJA-2024-172153.

None of the agencies listed nor any of their components operate, control, are responsible for, nor necessarily endorse, this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, policies, services, and/or tools provided).

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