The United Ancient Nations Institute for Training and Research (UANITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance indigenous decision-making and support community-level action for preserving ancient wisdom and cultural heritage.
UANITAR was established to train and equip indigenous leaders and cultural representatives with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate through modern diplomatic environments while preserving ancestral wisdom.
With a strategy focused on achieving indigenous self-determination and cultural preservation, UANITAR supports Indigenous Nations to implement sustainable development practices rooted in ancestral wisdom.
Our framework is aligned with indigenous values and uses traditional knowledge systems as the guiding principle for our work, organized around core pillars of Cultural Preservation, Community Wellness, Environmental Stewardship, and Indigenous Governance.
Delivering applied research through traditional methodologies and strengthening community bonds through culturally appropriate wellness programs.
Supporting indigenous communities in environmental conservation through traditional ecological knowledge and sustainable practices.
Empowering traditional governance systems and supporting indigenous self-determination in modern contexts.
UANITAR provides training and capacity development activities to assist mainly indigenous communities with special attention to marginalized Indigenous Nations, Traditional Communities, and other groups who are most vulnerable to cultural extinction.
UANITAR delivers comprehensive learning and related activities, including training, knowledge sharing events, and cultural preservation programs, benefiting indigenous leaders and cultural representatives from traditional communities worldwide.
To empower indigenous leaders through culturally-grounded learning solutions that preserve ancestral wisdom while building capacity for modern governance and sustainable development.
The vision for which the Institute aims reflects a commitment to developing the capacities of indigenous individuals, institutions and communities with a view to preserving cultural heritage while addressing contemporary challenges.
UANITAR programming spans indigenous communities globally, supporting cultural representatives and community leaders through diverse training and cultural preservation events covering:
The Institute has diversified delivery methods, incorporating both traditional teaching methods and modern learning technologies. We emphasize experiential learning that honors indigenous ways of knowing while building practical skills for contemporary challenges.
UANITAR engages in training-related and advisory support services to indigenous communities, focusing on developing institutional capacities that honor traditional governance while meeting modern requirements.
The Council provides traditional guidance and ensures all programs align with indigenous values and cultural protocols.
UANITAR's Director heads the Institute and is appointed by the Council of Indigenous Elders as part of the broader UAN governance structure.
UANITAR draws on the vast experience and knowledge of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers who are experts in their cultural traditions and provide guidance on program development.
The Institute works with influential indigenous leaders and cultural representatives who help promote UANITAR's mission globally.
UANITAR is guided by a comprehensive strategic framework that articulates the Institute's vision, mission, core values and strategic objectives. The framework outlines the direction for preserving indigenous knowledge while building modern capacity.
We work in the spirit of honoring all indigenous traditions and we strive to support the most marginalized communities first. To achieve this, our training programs depend on community support and cultural partnerships.
UANITAR is committed to delivering high-quality, culturally-appropriate training that strengthens indigenous communities while preserving ancestral knowledge for future generations.
UANITAR is governed by a Council of Indigenous Elders and is headed by a Director of Indigenous Affairs. The Institute operates through community-based funding and receives support from voluntary contributions from Indigenous Nations, cultural organizations, international indigenous rights organizations, foundations, and traditional knowledge institutions.