The International Association for Indigenous Aging, a 501(c)3 non-profit educational association, works to:
- Ensure the provision of appropriate and quality services and resources for indigenous elders.
- Expand opportunities for elders’ involvement in environmentalism, community participation, health maintenance, volunteerism/civic engagement, consumerism, senior enterprise.
- Enhance the protection of the rights of elders including their freedom from abuse and neglect and their right to autonomy.
- Educate the public, policymakers and practitioners about the status of indigenous elders.
- Improve the status of older people worldwide, especially indigenous populations.
IA2 works collaboratively, drawing upon our network of people from all sectors and multiple professions, including researchers, academicians, media experts, and outreach and intervention specialists from around the country. We bring to bear their experience and expertise in our work to improve the lives of indigenous people.
Our Mission & Vision
Learn about our Mission and Vision and learn
why we do what we do.
Valuing Elders
Learn about why we Value Elders in our communities
and why we believe they are valuable resources.
Initiatives
Learn about our current and past initiatives.
Board
The board of IA2 are at the heart of everything
the association does. Learn more about them here:
Staff
Learn about our talented team and what they have
accomplished both in and before their time with us.
Consultants
We are proud to work with several professionals across the field.
They help provide us with the best assistance possible.
Partners
We are proud to be partnered with several organizations
who help us provide you the best assistance possible.
Financial & Governance Information
We are dedicated to honesty and transparency in
all gifts, grant, and donations received.
