Our Mission
The mission of the American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) is to promote fellowship among Indian people of all Tribes living in metropolitan Chicago and to create bonds of understanding and communication between Indians and non-Indians in this city; to advance the general welfare of American Indians into the metropolitan community life; to foster the economic advancement of Indian people; to sustain cultural, artistic, and avocational pursuits; and to perpetuate Indian cultural values.
Our History
The American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) has a long history of serving American Indians. Established in 1953, this Center is the first urban Indian Center in the country. Federal policies such as termination and the Indian Relocation program of the 1950s brought thousands of American Indians from all over the country to metropolitan Chicago. Because of this influx of reservation Indians, AIC was organized to help Native families cope with the transition from reservation to urban life.
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Our Mission
The mission of the American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) is to promote fellowship among Indian people of all Tribes living in metropolitan Chicago and to create bonds of understanding and communication between Indians and non-Indians in this city; to advance the general welfare of American Indians into the metropolitan community life; to foster the economic advancement of Indian people; to sustain cultural, artistic, and avocational pursuits; and to perpetuate Indian cultural values.
Our History
The American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) has a long history of serving American Indians. Established in 1953, this Center is the first urban Indian Center in the country. Federal policies such as termination and the Indian Relocation program of the 1950s brought thousands of American Indians from all over the country to metropolitan Chicago. Because of this influx of reservation Indians, AIC was organized to help Native families cope with the transition from reservation to urban life.
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We provide cultural, social and educational services, programming and support to Chicagoland's large and diverse Native community
The American Indian Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps urban Natives connect with their culture. Established in 1953, the American Indian Center is one of the oldest urban Native centers in the country. Created out of love for community, the center’s founders sought to help Natives who moved to Chicago through the U.S. government’s relocation program. Today, the American Indian Center continues its mission by supporting Natives throughout the Chicagoland area.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, October 17
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Tuesday, October 22
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Thursday, October 24
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Friday, October 25
AIC Gallery
@ 7:00 pm
Step inside the American Indian Center Gallery and join us for an evening of eerie tales and ghostly encounters. Shivers...
Saturday, October 26
Newberry Library
@ 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, October 29
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Thursday, October 31
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Tuesday, November 05
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Thursday, November 07
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Tuesday, November 12
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Thursday, November 14
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
Tuesday, November 19
American Indian Center
@ 4:00 pm
Discover the art of beadwork at our free Open Beadwork Class, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7...
GET INVOLVED
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Our programs could not exist without the support of our amazing volunteers
Volunteer
Our programs could not exist without the support of our amazing volunteers