Fully Online | Professional Development Certificate in
Native Intelligence with IndigiAI:
Exploring AI Tools for Tribal Communities
$10 Application Fee | Tuition-Free for PYT Applicants
Native Intelligence with IndigiAI is a hands-on course designed specifically for tribal communities
to explore real-world uses of AI—writing, storytelling, language preservation, digital mapping, and more.
🧠 Culturally grounded | 🌐 Digital skills for the future | 🛡️ Indigenous data ethics
Indigenous-Centered AI Learning
Explore AI through a culturally grounded lens. This course centers Native values, sovereignty, and community needs in the exploration of cutting-edge technologies.
Hands-On AI Tool Training
Gain practical skills using accessible tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, Canva Magic, and Whisper to support writing, storytelling, language, and design projects.
Digital Sovereignty & Ethics
Learn how to use AI responsibly by understanding data ownership, Indigenous rights, and ethical considerations that protect tribal knowledge and values.
Real-World Tribal Applications
Apply what you learn in a final capstone project focused on a tribal challenge—whether it’s drafting a grant, designing educational media, or visualizing community data.
Course Description:
This course introduces Native American students, leaders, and community members to the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through an Indigenous-centered lens. Blending cultural knowledge with cutting-edge technology, Native Intelligence with IndigiAI empowers participants to explore practical AI tools that support tribal governance, education, language preservation, environmental monitoring, storytelling, and community development.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with user-friendly AI platforms, learn about ethical AI use, and understand how AI can serve the goals of tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and digital equity.
Whether you're a community advocate, educator, student, or digital learner, this course will help you navigate AI tools with confidence, creativity, and cultural grounding.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Identify foundational concepts in AI and machine learning.
Apply practical AI tools for writing, media creation, data visualization, and translation.
Understand ethical considerations of AI use in Indigenous contexts.
Explore how AI can support tribal sovereignty, language revitalization, and community needs.
Build confidence using AI tools for professional, academic, and creative purposes.
Module Breakdown:
Module 1: Introduction to IndigiAI & Native Intelligence
What is AI? What does it mean for Native communities?
Case studies of Indigenous AI use around the world
Overview of AI tools we’ll explore
Module 2: Writing & Communication with AI
Using AI for email drafting, grant writing, reports, and storytelling
Tools: ChatGPT, GrammarlyGO, other writing assistants
Module 3: AI for Creative Expression & Media
Generating visuals, videos, and presentations with AI
Tools: DALL·E, Canva Magic Studio, Pictory
Module 4: Language & Cultural Preservation
AI translation and transcription for Native languages
Exploring speech-to-text and text-to-speech tools
Tools: Whisper, Google Translate (with caution), Custom GPTs
Module 5: Data, Mapping & Decision Support
Using AI for surveys, charts, and visual data storytelling
Tools: ChatGPT for data queries, ChartGPT, Google Sheets AI features
Module 6: AI, Ethics, and Indigenous Digital Sovereignty
Who controls the AI? Ethical questions for Indigenous futures
Data ownership, consent, and community protections
Rights-based frameworks for AI development
Module 7: Capstone Project
Each participant selects a real-world tribal use case and applies AI tools to develop a solution, story, or plan
Peer presentations and feedback