Based on the discussions that took place at the inaugural IFKN meeting at the Gila River Indian Community in March, 2018, the IFKN research team and steering committee developed a charter that articulates principles and goals for the network. A draft version of the charter was shared with the participants from the GRIC meeting and IFKN listserv members for feedback. The current IFKN charter therefore incorporates input from many individuals. It is intended to be a living document that can be revisited with direction of the IFKN steering committee.