Founded by a request from tribal governments in 1979, the Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) has served as a trusted documentation repository for over 45 years. CWIS activist scholars have been at the forefront of producing, preserving, and safeguarding global tribal and Indigenous cultural, academic, and policy materials. As the custodian of this vital knowledge, CWIS is committed to the digitization and preservation of these invaluable resources so they are accessible to emerging leaders and communities worldwide.

Indigenous communities are currently facing a three-fold crisis: the erosion of their cultural heritage, the potential loss of legal and historical documents vital to Indigenous self-determination, and the disappearance of crucial academic materials on historical and traditional medicine.
The digitization of these materials is not only essential to their preservation but also to making them globally accessible to future generations, empowering Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, leaders, and communities alike.

Your donation can help CWIS build a cutting-edge digital platform to protect and preserve this knowledge. Support the preservation of Indigenous heritage and safeguard the future of these vital cultural, academic, and legal resources.