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About United Ancient Indigenous Enlightened Nations (UAN) Institute for Training and Research

Indigenous Community Training

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.

Core Focus Areas

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.

Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservation

  • • Strengthening indigenous knowledge systems
  • • Fostering holistic well-being approaches
  • • Building global partnerships for indigenous cooperation
  • • Promoting ancestral wisdom applications
Community Wellness

Community Wellness

Delivering applied research through traditional methodologies and strengthening community bonds through culturally appropriate wellness programs.

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Stewardship

Supporting indigenous communities in environmental conservation through traditional ecological knowledge and sustainable practices.

Indigenous Governance

Indigenous Governance

Empowering traditional governance systems and supporting indigenous self-determination in modern contexts.

Training & Capacity Development

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.

Delivery Methods

  • Face-to-face immersive cultural programs
  • Online platforms adapted for indigenous learning styles
  • Community-based activities at the local level
  • Programs conducted from UANITAR's Headquarters in Antigua and Barbuda
Indigenous Capacity Development

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower indigenous leaders through culturally-grounded learning solutions that preserve ancestral wisdom while building capacity for modern governance and sustainable development.

Our Vision

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.

Our Core Functions

Knowledge Preservation

Knowledge Preservation & Transfer

  • • Providing high-quality learning solutions that honor traditional knowledge systems
  • • Supporting indigenous communities in documenting and preserving cultural practices
  • • Facilitating intergenerational knowledge transfer through innovative processes
  • • Integrating ancestral wisdom with contemporary learning methodologies
Capacity Building

Capacity Building

UANITAR programming spans indigenous communities globally, supporting cultural representatives and community leaders through diverse training and cultural preservation events covering:

  • • Traditional governance systems
  • • Indigenous economic development and resource management
  • • Environmental stewardship and sacred ecology
  • • Cultural preservation and language revitalization
  • • Sustainable peace through traditional conflict resolution
Indigenous Learning Innovation

Innovation in Indigenous Learning

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.

Advisory Services

Advisory Services

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.

Organizational Structure

Council of Indigenous Elders

Council of Indigenous Elders

The Council provides traditional guidance and ensures all programs align with indigenous values and cultural protocols.

Director of Indigenous Affairs

Director of Indigenous Affairs

UANITAR's Director heads the Institute and is appointed by the Council of Indigenous Elders as part of the broader UAN governance structure.

Advisory Circles

Advisory Circles

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.

Indigenous Goodwill Ambassadors

Indigenous Goodwill Ambassadors

The Institute works with influential indigenous leaders and cultural representatives who help promote UANITAR's mission globally.

Strategic Framework

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.

Strategic Framework

Core Pillars

Ancestral Wisdom

Community Harmony

Sacred Ecology

Cultural Sovereignty

Strategic Enablers

  • • Indigenous Leadership & Partnerships
  • • Quality Learning & Cultural Validation
  • • Community Communication
  • • Traditional Governance Processes

Commitment to Indigenous Values

Indigenous Values

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.

Governance Structure

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.