Learning our ancestral roots, the exciting way.

NIJE Learning is a future 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a mobile application for learning Indigenous languages while providing mentorship to Indigenous students throughout their academic journey, completely free of charge.

About Us

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Programs

Learning our ancestral roots, the exciting way.

Mobile Application

Dive into a world of vibrant cultural stories and put your Indigenous language vocabulary to the test! Uncover intriguing tales, then challenge yourself with interactive exercises—match words, fill in the blanks, listen to pronunciations, and tackle fun quizzes. How many stories can you explore, and how many new words can you learn? Let the adventure and learning begin with our minimal viable product launching soon!

Ginalii (ᎩᎾᎵᎢ) College Journey Mentorship Program

NIJE Learning is excited to offer a free two-year mentorship/buddy program for self-identifying Native American students, including but not limited to Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiians, and Indigenous peoples of South America. This program will match you with a mentor based on tribal affiliation, interests, geographic location, and school preferences. Your mentor will guide you through the college admissions process in high school and support you during your first year of college, with help on essay revisions, scholarship searches, finding unique extracurricular opportunities, and offering personal and cultural guidance. NIJE recognizes the socioeconomic disparities that Indigenous students face in their college journey, and wants to make sure the challenges these students will face aren't faced alone - with a lifelong buddy always ready to support them. Apply today!

Thriving Community

NIJE Learning fosters an inclusive and welcoming community for all Indigenous students, no matter their background. Our network spans the following prestigious institutions:

  • Harvard University
  • Yale University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Columbia University
  • Dartmouth College
  • Brown University

  • 50% of NIJE employees are actively involved with the Native American Program at Dartmouth

  • 66% of NIJE employees self-identify as Indigenous

  • 100% of Ginalii Mentors self-identify as Indigenous

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    Support NIJE

    NIJE Learning aims to be fully funded through grants, fiscal sponsorships, and donations. This support will help us remain a free resource. If you would like to contribute to our mission, please contact us via email at contact@nijelearning.org.

    20+ unique stories
    100+ tests & quizzes

    Words From Our Founders

    Image Colin O'Reilly

    "NIJE Learning offers transformative resources that empowers Indigenous students."

    Image Aidan Whitedeer

    "We provide an invaluable suite of resources specifically designed to break down educational barriers for Native American and Indigenous communities."

    Image Tre Simons

    "The future of reconnecting with your ancestral roots through technology has arrived."