American Indian Center Hosts First Powwow at the Lake, Announces Annual Tradition
CHICAGO — On Thursday, July 25, the American Indian Center hosted its inaugural Powwow at the Lake, drawing over 500 attendees to Foster Beach. Part of the Chicago Park District’s Night Out at the Parks series, the event featured traditional Indigenous dances, community engagement, and special tributes to key leaders, all set against the beautiful […]
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American Indian Center of Chicago Receives Three-Year Grant for Indigenous Food Sovereignty Project
CHICAGO—Just in time for Native American Heritage Month, the American Indian Center (AIC) has received a federal grant of over $1 million for its Indigenous food sovereignty project. The grant award of $1,006,755 distributed over the next three years comes from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) federal agency through its Social and Economic Development […]
American Indian Center welcomes Mr. Ronnie Preston
The American Indian Center – Chicago is proud to announce the hiring of our Cultural and Education Programs Director! Please help in giving Mr. Ronnie Preston a warm welcome. We look forward to his leadership, knowledge, and teachings for our community. Mr.Preston will be our Emcee for our “Giving Thanks” Powwow Friday, November 19th, at […]
Chicago Cultural Alliance’s “Journey Chicago” Launching – 68th Annual Powwow Featured
The Chicago Cultural Alliance is so proud to have announced our Journey Chicago festival! Journey Chicago is an innovative cultural festival that celebrates the unique cultural heritage that plays a vital role in Chicago and its neighborhoods. The program will kick off September 8, followed by numerous in-person, virtual and hybrid cultural events in September and […]
Press Release: No More Stolen Sisters – Rally for MMIW Honoring Our Stolen Sisters
In November of 2020, the life of another Indigenous sister was senselessly taken. Nangonhs Massey, described by loved ones as “a shining star”, was a young mother, a daughter and beloved friend to many. In November of 2020, Nangonhs–who was just 21–was murdered by Kaden Gilbert, who is now facing 1st degree murder charges. The […]
C.I.T.Y Wins Unity Youth Council
Congratulations to our amazing youth! They WON the UNITY YOUTH COUNCIL OF THE YEAR AWARD, and Angelina is the new UNITY MIDWEST REPRESENTATIVE. Their dedication to their community and their personal growth in ways big and small have paid off. A huge Chi Miigwetch to all those that have supported them! We look forward to […]
