Indigenous Leadership Academy
The Indigenous Leadership Academy Announces the Spring 2023 Cohort
The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is excited to announce the Spring 2023 cohort of the Indigenous Leadership Academy (ILA)! With a focus on emerging leaders, there has never been a leadership program like this before in the country. Twenty-two of fifty-three applicants have been accepted into the cohort, representing 15 tribes from 10 states and Washington D.C. All participants demonstrated a strong passion for working with and for Indigenous communities. Some topics that the participants are passionate about are: broadband, criminal justice reform, economy, education, healthcare, transportation, and youth just to name a few. If you are interested in participating in the Indigenous Leadership Academy please follow our journey on social media.
What is the Indigenous Leadership Academy
The ILA is the first program inclusive of indigenous leadership principles within an IDEA landscape. The differentiating factor for this program is that it is not for just Tribal leaders, its for emerging Indigenous leaders in Arizona and nationally. The initial ILA program started in January 2022 with seed funding from Arizona Public Service (APS). By collaborating with APS, and various schools at ASU and professors, we were able to create a brand and curriculum that attracted emerging Indigenous and community leaders from Arizona and nationwide. This signature program is committed to building the next generation of Tribal leaders.
The ILA has completed two cohort sessions as of November 2022. The ILA program is now poised to build on the successful outcomes achieved to-date. The integration of IDEA concepts to the existing programming will enable participants to view each topic through an added lens approach to understanding how anti-racist and anti-oppression can create inclusive environments for equity and access across a wide-range of topics.
ILA General Info
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be committed to attending all 10 meetings (January 2023 - April 2023)
- Must have adequate internet for Zoom
- Must commit to all required work for the cohort
- Must reside within the United States (US Residents Only)
- Must have an understanding of tribal sovereignty and tribal communities in the United States
- Must be age 21 or over
- Is interested in being an emerging leader in Indian country
- Must have a desire to positively impact your home community
- Must have a project in mind that will benefit Indian country
- Must be willing to expand knowledge, skills, and network
- Must be excited to work with a diverse group of people
- Someone who has a can-do attitude
- Must have a desire to solve an issue
- Evidence of a Bachelors degree, Evidence of an AA degree, or 5 years minimum of work experience
Cost:
- The cost is $1650 for the 10-week program
- Scholarships are available and you're automatically considered upon application to ILA
Outcome:
- ASU digital certification upon completion of all work requirements