Indigenous Institute of the Americas

The Indigenous Institute of the Americas (IIA) is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit organization located in Plano, Texas. Our all-volunteer Council, Advisors, Elders, Youth, and International Ambassadors are Indigenous people representing the Americas or people who have a deep conviction to help learn and preserve our history and life ways for future generations.

Our Council is dedicated to developing and providing accurate information about the diversity and similarities of our tribal cultures.

IIA is recognized for its family interactive learning events and programs:

1. Seed Ambassador program
2. Indigenous Grocery Store (Neh Sha Market),
3. Mobile Educational Community (MEC) training (MEC training)
4. Mobile Educational Displays (MED)
5. Cultural skill workshops 
6. Indigenous Institute of the Americans Celebration: Honoring Indigenous Cultures, Dance and Art