Welcome to National Indigenous Justice Information Inclusion (NIJII)
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.
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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.org. You can contact us with any questions at wendelin.hume@nijii.org.
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WEAAD is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th
We are issuing a call to action!
Let us all join together and let the message of the song enter our hearts when we listen to it on WEAAD Day. It is our honor to announce that we will be re- releasing an original Indigenous song written specifically for WEAAD Day to honor the elders. It will be available here in the connections and indicated by a play button that will be active on June 15th at 8am. Join us - National Indigenous Justice Information Inclusion (NIJII) in respecting and protecting our elders by taking a stand against elder abuse.
Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical harm, emotional mistreatment, spiritual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Unfortunately, elder abuse often goes unseen or unreported, especially in Indigenous communities. In our Tribal cultures, elders are sacred keepers of wisdom, language, and tradition, and harming them is a deep violation of community values. Raising awareness on this day can help rebuild the traditional respect, honor, dignity and inclusion of and for elders and support stronger, healthier Native communities for generations to come.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)