Empowering Indigenous Futures
IndigiGenius is an Indigenous-led nonprofit working to increase the representation of Indigenous people in computer science and emerging technologies through culturally informed curriculum, programs, and initiatives.
Mission
We are Indigenous futurists with the mission to empower Indigenous communities by building capacity and capability in culturally-centered mentorship, education, research, and career development alongside transformational technologies.
Vision
We envision a world where Indigenous people have an ecosystem of tools and data created, controlled, and used by Indigenous people to advance their communities.
IndigiGenius programs bring AI, machine learning, and data science focused computer science educational opportunities into Indigenous communities.
IndigiGenius works with community leaders to develop culturally informed programs to explore, learn, develop, research, teach others, and see themselves as advanced technology professionals and practitioners.
Native American representation in Computer Science Education
67%
High School
Only 67% of American Indian and Alaska Native high school students have access to computer science courses, significantly less than other groups.
22%
College Enrollment
In 2020, only 22% of Native Americans aged 18–24 were enrolled in college, compared to 40% of the overall U.S. population.
42
College Graduates
An average of 42 CS bachelor degrees were awarded annually to Indigenous students from 2011 to 2022.
1.75
Graduate School
Between 2011 and 2022, an average of 1.75 CS PhDs (0.11% of the total) were awarded annually to Indigenous students.
We see an urgent need for change and imagine futures that include Indigenous people leading the way