International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center
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International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center
General Information
The International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center will feature programs, displays, and information related to the arts, culture, history, education and science specifically dedicated to the world’s Indigenous culture, peoples, and tribes.
East Tennessee, USA, where it will be located, is part of the traditional territory and original homeland of the Tsalaguwetiyi peoples (now Eastern Band of Cherokee, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee), Tsoyahá peoples (Yuchi, Muscogee Creek), Shawnee peoples, Chiaha peoples, and Catawaba peoples.
The Institute for Natural Philosophy gratefully acknowledges these Native Peoples who used and were the original stewards of this area’s land, whose ancestral homelands were located here, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities and individuals who make their home here today. The International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center is committed to honoring and respecting this local history and heritage by having within it a permanently dedicated section to them.
It will be involved in assisting in the formation of a new separate nonprofit organization called the International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes.
It also be involved involved in an annual event called the International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Annual Exposition, which will benefit the International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes.
See our International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Annual Exposition and International Council of Indigenous Peoples and Tribes posts for more information.
Special Fundraisers
Custom Engraved Bricks
Custom engraved bricks placed as a permanent wall display will be located in the main shared lobby that are purchased/donated from a special fundraising project. See our Custom Engraved Brick Announcement post for more information and to participate or click below to go there directly.
Custom Engraved Brick Donation
Custom Engraved Bench Plaques
Custom engraved bench plaques will be placed as a permanent fixture inside the building and outside on the grounds that are donated from this special fundraising project. See our Customized Engraved Bench Plaque Announcement post for more information and to participate or click below to go there directly.
Custom Engraved Bench Plaque Donation
Nuremberg Chronical Reproduction Book Set
Receive our very own reproduction of the Nuremberg Chronical from the 1400’s in four volumes. Benefits the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative. Benefits the Knoxville Global Heritage Initiative. You can view details here.
Detailed Information
The International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center will include a museum, a library, and a educational/presentation area dedicated to the Indigenous peoples and tribes of the world. It will be publicly accessible for free from a main entrance that will include a lobby area featuring: a staffed information desk, on-site security, a display wall of custom engraved bricks from a special fundraising program, a community bulletin board, directional and information signage, a donation kiosk, and a informational area with printed materials. It will also include two public restrooms. The private secured areas will include an archive/processing/storage room with a separate loading entrance, a staff unisex restroom, 3 offices, a small conference room, a break room with small kitchen and staff lockers, a janitorial room, and a multipurpose room for electronics, security, office and emergency supplies. It will each have a website to present general information, current displays, and provide a schedule of events and programs with specific pages for the museum, library, and educational center.
The International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center will have preset recurring and special events, presentations, workshops, and displays related to the arts, culture, history, education, science dedicated to the Indigenous peoples and tribes. The vast majority will be open and available to the general public for free, while some special events and programs may include a fee. These activities will be coordinated with local individuals, organizations, businesses, and institutions as well as special projects with other national and international individuals, organizations and groups. Group viewings will be coordinated for public and private schools and will be available for the general public to schedule as a group. Guided tours and private guided tours and/or private viewings will also be available but may incur a cost.
The International Indigenous Peoples and Tribes Cultural Center will be located within one building and will house the following:
International Indigenous Educational Center
International Indigenous Museum
International Indigenous Library
See our individual posts for detailed information on our educational centers, museums, and libraries.
Guidance and support will be provided by the following:
International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Cultural Center Standing Advisory Board,
Indigenous Advisory Committee,
Libraries, Museums, and Educational Centers Oversight Committee,
Institute for Natural Philosophy Educational & Cultural Centers Gala Launches & Public Events Committee,
Institute for Natural Philosophy Director of Cultural Preservation,
Institute for Natural Philosophy Director of Operations,
Institute for Natural Philosophy Director of Public Relations,
Institute for Natural Philosophy Director of Ancient Art, and
the directors of the museum, library, educational center.
Committees and Standing Advisory Boards are open for the public to join. See our Oversight and Hierarchy post on how to get involved and for more detailed information.
The top administration positions will be the directors of the museum, library, and educational center and the general manager of the International Indigenous Cultural Center who will report directly the Institute for Natural Philosophy administrative President and board. They will work closely with the Institute for Natural Philosophy Directors of Cultural Preservation, Operations, Public Relations, Ancient Art, and Finances. The directors and general manager will also work closely with International Indigenous Peoples & Tribes Cultural Center Standing Advisory Board, and the Indigenous Advisory Committee.
The Institute for Natural Philosophy will be the owner and legally operate the museum, library, and educational center under separate doing business as registrations. See our Oversight and Hierarchy post for more information.
