Mission and Vision

Note: Click on the arrow next to "Mission and Vision" to access the Board Member Representation page and the Defining Indigeniety page. 

Intentional Design for Cultural Safety

Nedewahe Ita:i: An Afro-Indigenous Alliance of Turtle Island and Beyond is intentionally designed as a culturally safe, consent-based digital space that reflects Indigenous protocols of relational accountability, sacred boundaries, and community care. Rather than centering mass accessibility or transactional website design, we prioritize respectful access, intentional engagement, and clear pathways for community members who are aligned with the values, mission, and sacred nature of this work. Our structure reflects Indigenous knowledge-sharing principles, balancing accessibility with cultural safety, consent, and protection of sacred healing spaces.

 Organizational Status 

Currently self-funded, we operate independently without nonprofit status, our work is fully self-funded and sustained by the personal time, resources, and labor of our team in service to this growing movement.

Mission Statement 

Nedewahe Ita:i "Strong Relatives": An Afro-Indigenous Alliance of Turtle Island and Beyond is an Indigenous-led, grassroots organization based in Lenapehoking (present-day New Jersey). Our Mission is to preserve and revitalize Afro-Indigenous and Indigenous histories through community-driven initiatives, cultural advocacy, and intergenerational healing. We strive to uplift and support Indigenous peoples globally, honoring the diversity of our lineages, lifeways, and shared histories of survival and resistance. By centering cultural resilience and collective care, we foster unity transcending colonially imposed borders and divisions, building a future rooted in connection and liberation. 

Vision

We envision a future where Afro-Indigenous and Indigenous communities are empowered, connected, and thriving, rooted in our histories, cultures, and kinship. We aim to create a world where our people are affirmed, respected, and healed across generations and geographies.

Core Principles 

1. Inclusivity:  We affirm the inherent belonging of all Indigenous peoples, regardless of enrollment status, colonial recognition, skin color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or racial background. 

2. Accessibility: We offer support both locally and virtually, ensuring that resources and connections are available across distances.

3. Community-Led Work: We believe in initiatives shaped by and for Afro-Indigenous and Indigenous communities. 

4. Healing and Kinship: Intergenerational healing and unity across families, tribes, and nations are central to our work.

5. Cultural Sovereignty: We honor and protect the stories, languages, and practices of our ancestors while shaping our future.