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Strengthening Our Community
We are committed to building and sustaining relationships between the university and the community, connecting people to essential resources, and positively impacting the quality of life across this collective community.
The Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations is dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and intellectual engagement. We strive to enhance accessible, high-quality educational programs for all in partnership with local schools and community organizations. Our initiatives range from early childhood to professional development, aiming to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to society.
The Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations works to strengthen our community's economic foundation through strategic investments and comprehensive development efforts. As an anchor institution, we use our resources to support local businesses, improve workforce development, and increase job opportunities. Our efforts aim to stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life in our community.
The Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations is committed to enhancing the physical and mental health of our community. We support programs that reduce health disparities and incorporate sustainable practices to boost environmental health. Our efforts include promoting public health initiatives and integrating wellness into daily life. By focusing on preventative care, mental health services, and sustainable living, we aim to build a healthier, more vibrant community for all.
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Northwestern is a community of learners situated within a network of historical and contemporary relationships with Native American tribes, communities, parents, students, and alumni. It is also in close proximity to an urban Native American community in Chicago and near several tribes in the Midwest. The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. It was also a site of trade, travel, gathering and healing for more than a dozen other Native tribes and is still home to over 100,000 tribal members in the state of Illinois.
It is within Northwestern's responsibility as an academic institution to disseminate knowledge about Native peoples and the institution's history with them. Consistent with the University's commitment to diversity and inclusion, Northwestern works towards building relationships with Native American communities through academic pursuits, partnerships, historical recognitions, community service and enrollment efforts.
Read more about Land Acknowledgments at Northwestern.