American Indian Heritage Month

ResourcesAdvocacyPlease note that this is onlya small portion of the manyorganizations that serve theAmerican Indian communityin the Bay Area. To add yourorganization to this list orupdate informationfor next year’s guide,please send an email toheritage@kqed.org.Advocates for IndigenousCalifornia Language Survival707.486.6806; aicls.orgFosters the restoration of indigenousCalifornia languages by offeringlanguage classes, teacher training, andother education programs.American Indian Activity Group/Lawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory925.423.7846Promotes awareness and appreciationof Native American culture throughspecial events at the lab and atvarious local venues; promotes highereducation for American Indian studentsthrough scholarships.American Indian ResourcesInstitute209.460.0924, Stockton;indianlawreporter.orgPublishes Indian Law Reporter, aunique and comprehensive monthlyinformation journal for practitioners andothers involved in Indian law.Bay Area American IndianTwo-Spirits415.865.5616; baaits.orgRestores and recovers the role oftwo-spirit people within the AmericanIndian community by creating forumsfor their spiritual, cultural, andartistic expression.Black Native American Associationbnaa.orgAn intertribal group of people who areof both African American and NativeAmerican heritage that honors theworld’s indigenous peoples.California Indian Legal Services760.746.8941 (main office);calindian.orgWith offices in Bishop, Escondido,Eureka, and Sacramento; provides freeand low-cost legal assistance to NativeAmerican individuals and tribes.Department of Veterans Affairs:Native American Program650.493.5000, ext. 64374Ensures that the Department ofVeterans Affairs addresses the uniquecircumstances and needs of NativeAmerican veterans of the U.S. military.This particular program is gearedprimarily to Native American employeesof the Palo Alto VA healthcare system,but its staff is able to answer a widerange of questions and make referrals.4International Indian Treaty Council415.641.4482; treatycouncil.orgAn organization of indigenous peoplefrom North, Central, and SouthAmerica, and the Pacific; works forthe sovereignty and self-determinationof indigenous peoples and for therecognition of indigenous rights,treaties, cultures, and sacred lands.Intertribal Council of California916.973.9581; itccinc.orgA nonprofit statewide associationof more than 50 tribes that developsprograms to help tribes take careof themselves.Marin American Indian Alliancemarinindianalliance.orgPublishes a quarterly newsletter andorganizes cultural and educationalgatherings to promote and maintainconnections among American Indiansliving in Marin County.National Congress ofAmerican Indians202.466.7767, Washington, D.C.;ncai.orgServes as a forum for consensusbased policy development among itsmembership of more than 250 tribalgovernments; informs the public andthe federal government about tribalself-government, treaty rights, andfederal policy issues affecting tribalgovernments.National Indian Justice Center707.579.5507; 800.966.0662;nijc.orgAn Indian-owned and -operatednonprofit that designs and deliverslegal education, research, and technicalassistance programs in an effort toimprove the administration of justice.Oyate707.996.6700; oyate.orgA community-based Native organizationthat works toward honest portrayals ofNative Americans by evaluating texts,resource materials, and fiction by andabout Native peoples; by conductingteacher workshops; and by distributingchildren’s, young adult, and teachertraining books and materials.Running Strong for AmericanIndian Youth888.491.9859 Alexandria, Va.;indianyouth.orgHelps American Indians meet theirimmediate survival needs—food, water,and shelter—while implementing andsupporting programs designed to createopportunities for self-sufficiency andself-esteem, particularly for tribal youth.

ArtsAmerican Indian Film Institute415.554.0525; aifisf.comA media arts center that fostersunderstanding of the cultures,traditions, and issues of contemporaryNative Americans; encourages Nativeand non-Native filmmakers to bringmedia Native voices, viewpoints, andstories to the mainstream media;works to develop an audience forsuch films and advocates for authenticrepresentation of Indians in the media.California Indian BasketweaversAssociation530.668.1332; ciba.orgPreserves, promotes, and perpetuatesCalifornia Indian basket-weavingtraditions by providing opportunities tostudy traditional basketry techniquesand forms, and to showcase work.California Indian Museum andCultural Center707.579.3004; cimcc.orgEducates the public about the history,culture, and contemporary life ofCalifornia Indians, and honors theircontributions to civilization.California Indian StorytellersAssociation510.793.8208; cistory.orgDedicated to the preservation,perpetuation, enlivening, and promotionof Indian storytelling, in both traditionaland contemporary form, for Californiatribes and others.California State Indian Museum916.324.0971, Sacramento;parks.ca.gov/indianmuseumCelebrates the proud heritage ofCalifornia Indian culture, from thetraditions of the ancestors to thework of contemporary Native artists.Displays exhibits and artifactsillustrating the cultures of the state’sfirst inhabitants.C.N. Gorman Museum, U.C. stablished in honor of Carl NelsonGorman—Navajo artist and advocate,World War II code talker, and formerfaculty member in Native Americanstudies. Changing exhibits featurecontemporary artwork in a wide rangeof media, reflecting the canon in whichindigenous artists are working today.Chaw’Se Regional Indian MuseumLocated in Indian Grinding Rock StateHistoric Park (see listing under PARKSand SITES); houses outstandingexamples of the technology and craftsof the Miwok and other Sierra NevadaNative American groups. This site hasthe largest bedrock mortar rocks inNorth America.Gallery of the American West916.446.6662, Sacramento;gallerywest.comFeatures the work of American Indianpotters, jewelers, weavers, and carvers.Houses a large collection of antiqueCalifornia Indian basketry and otherAmerican Indian artifacts.Gathering Tribes510.528.9038;gatheringtribes.comShowcases arts, crafts, and jewelryfrom tribes across the country.Grace Hudson Museum andSun House707.467.2836, Ukiah;gracehudsonmuseum.orgAn art, history, and anthropologymuseum with changing interdisciplinaryexhibitions and public programs thatfeature Western American art, CaliforniaIndian cultures, histories of California’sdiverse North Coast region, and thework of contemporary regional artists.Healdsburg Museum707.431.3325;healdsburgmuseum.orgA regional museum that records,preserves, and fosters an appreciationfor the history of Healdsburg andnorthern Sonoma County.Santa Rosa Junior es collections of Native Americanart with all North American Indianculture areas respresented. Also housesethnographic art from the Americas andparts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.Maidu Interpretive Center916.774.5934;roseville.ca.us/indianmuseumThe center consists of an ancient MaiduIndian village site, a Native Americanmuseum, and a nature learning center;offers old-ways workshops, seasonalnature programs, and hands-on exhibits.Marin Museum of theAmerican Indian415.897.4064; marinindian.comDedicated to cultivating an awarenessand understanding of Native Americanhistory and culture; features a lectureseries, a native plant garden, and a gallerywith rotating exhibits and demonstrationsby Native artists.Museum of Craft and Folk Art415.227.4888; mocfa.orgFosters the appreciation andunderstanding of craft and folk art fromdiverse cultures and traditions throughexhibitions, educational programs, andresearch publications.Pacific Western Traders916.985.3851;pacwesttraders.comSpecializing in traditional andcontemporary arts of California’s Nativepeople; provides education resourcecontacts; caters to collectors, studentsof Indian cultures, and Native Americansin search of traditional supplies.Phoebe Hearst Museum ofAnthropology, U.C. eduCollects, preserves, researches, andinterprets material culture to promoteunderstanding of the history anddiversity of human cultures; houses theNative Californian Cultures Gallery.EducationAmerican Indian ChildResource Center510.208.1870; aicrc.orgProvides individualized tutoring,academic advising, cultural arts, peersupport, and educational field tripsfor American Indian youth. Works topreserve and promote the integrity andculture of American Indian youth andtheir families.American Indian GraduateProgram, U.C. s individual recruitment andstudent services to broaden academicand professional opportunities forAmerican Indians and Alaska Nativesthrough graduate education.American Indian Library Service,Oakland Public Library,Diamond Branch510.482.7844; oaklandlibrary.orgIts collection includes approximately1,500 volumes for adults and youngreaders that cover Native Americanhistory, culture, and arts.American Indian StudiesDepartment, San FranciscoState University415.338.1054 or 415.405.3928;sfsu.edu/ ais/Offers academic services to local,regional, national, and internationalAmerican Indian communities; andcontinues training and education ofAmerican Indians both inside andoutside traditional academic realms.California Department ofEducation: American sp/ai/A program for local educational agencies,Indian tribes and organizations, andother entities about meeting the uniqueacademic, cultural, and linguistic needsof American Indian students.California Indian LibraryCollection, California State Librarylibrary.ca.govProvides resources and historicalreferences on California’s Indianpopulation.Miwok Archeological Preserveof Marin415.491.0401; mapom.orgOffers classes in California Indianarts for adults, including basketry,bow making, native plant use, andshell-bead making. Seeks to promoteaccurate knowledge of the CoastMiwok Indians—the first people ofMarin and southern Sonoma counties.Native American StudiesCollection, Ethnic Studies Library,U.C. An integral part of the project tochallenge mainstream histories withresearch that produces educationalresources meaningful to NativeAmerican communities.Native American Studies Program,U.C. .edu/nas/Part of the Department of EthnicStudies; broadens the understandingof students interested in the history,culture, and contemporary situations ofNative Americans in the United States.Native American Cultural Center,Stanford University650.725.6944;stanford.edu/dept/naccThe American Indian, Alaska Native,and Native Hawaiian Program serves adiverse and underrepresented studentpopulation by creating programs thataddress the factors influencing NativeAmericans’ progress and completion ofan academic degree.Society for the Advancement ofChicanos and Native Americansin Science831.459.0170 or 877.SACNAS.1 (toll free);sacnas.orgEncourages Chicano/Latino and NativeAmerican students to pursue graduateeducation and obtain the advanceddegrees necessary for careers inscience teaching and research.Woodfish Institute415.263.0423; woodfish.orgProvides innovative approachesto Native American education andthe preservation of indigenoushealing methodologies.5

Family/ChildrenAmerican Indian ChildResource Center—See EDUCATIONBreak the Cyclebreakthecycle.orgAims to end domestic violence byworking proactively with youth;provides 12- through 22-year-oldswith preventive education, free legalservices, advocacy, and support.Friendship House,Association of American Indians415.865.0964;friendshiphousesf.orgProvides recovery services andaftercare programs for AmericanIndians and their families, includingprevention and treatment of alcoholismand other diseases of addiction;promotes women’s health; offersprograms targeted to youth andcommunities, including housingassistance and job readiness training.Hintil Kuu Ca ChildDevelopment Center510.879.0840Part of the Oakland Unified SchoolDistrict’s Children Centers program; aunique child care program incorporatingNative American culture and values.Indian Child and FamilyPreservation Program707.463.2644Represents a consortium of five tribesin court when Indian children aretaken from their families; ensures thatthe children are put in appropriatefoster homes and that the Indian ChildWelfare Law is being exercised.HealthCalifornia Rural IndianHealth Boardcrihb.orgA network of tribal health programsdevoted to the needs and interestsof the Indians of rural California,controlled and sanctioned by Indianpeople and their tribal governments.Indian Health Center of SantaClara Valley408.445.3400; indianhealthcenter.orgEnsures the survival of American Indianfamilies and individuals by providingcomprehensive health care for theAmerican Indian community.National Native American AIDSPrevention Center720.382.2244; nnaapc.orgA Denver, Colorado-based nonprofitthat helps organizations that serveNative communities to plan, develop,and manage HIV/AIDS prevention,intervention, care, and treatmentprograms.6Native American AIDS Project415.431.6227; http://naap-ca.org/Offers case management, treatmentadvocacy, peer advocacy, traditionalhealing, and mental health services toNative Americans living with HIV; offersprevention education and outreach.Native American Health CenterAlameda (administrative office):510.747.3030Oakland clinic: 510.535.4400Healthy Nations Wellness Center,Oakland: 510.434.1772San Francisco clinic: 415.621.8051;nativehealth.orgProvides medical/dental services,infant/children programs, a guidanceclinic, AIDS prevention and treatmentservices, and youth programs forNative Americans and non-Natives.San Francisco AIDS Foundation800.FOR.AIDS (367.2437)(trilingual hotline),415.487.8000 (client services);sfaf.orgProvides services and information topeople affected by and concernedabout HIV and AIDS; sponsors theAIDS Walk and other events.MediaBay Native CircleKPFA/Berkeley: 510.848.6767KFCF/Fresno: 559 233.2221kpfa.org/bay-native-circleA weekly radio show examining Nativeissues, people, culture, and events.News from Native California510.549.2802;heydaybooks.com/newsA unique quarterly magazine devotedto the Indian people of California,written and produced by CaliforniaIndians and those close to thecommunity; provides a portrait oftraditional and contemporary tribalculture; reports on such topics ashealth and the environment.Parks and SitesCoastanoan-Ohlone IndianCanyon Resource831.637.4238; indiancanyon.org,indiancanyonvillage.orgProvides resources and traditionallands for ceremonies; situated inthe only federally recognized Indiancounty in California; fundraising forthe construction of a village house isunder way.Coyote Hills Regional Park,Fremont888.327.2757, 510.633.0460 (TDD);ebparks.orgPreserves the fascinatingarchaeological resources of the richwetlands and shell mound sites left bythe Ohlone Indians—the East Bay’soriginal inhabitants.Indian Grinding Rock StateHistoric Park209.296.7488, Pine Grove;parks.ca.govPreserves petroglyphs and NorthernSierra Miwok artifacts; also featurescelebrations and demonstrationsthroughout the year and houses theChaw’Se Regional Indian Museum (seemuseum description under ARTS).Kule Loklo Coast Miwok CulturalExhibit, Point htmRe-creates a Coast Miwok villagewhere students can learn about Miwoktraditions and land-use ethics. MiwokArcheological Preserve of Marin (seelisting under EDUCATION) offersCalifornia Indian skills classes at KuleLoklo in spring and fall.ProfessionalOrganizationsAmerican Indian Chamber ofCommerce of CaliforniaLos Angeles; aicccal.orgProvides American Indian businessowners with educational, mentoring,and networking opportunities.American Indian Science andEngineering Society505.765.1052, Albuquerque, N.M.;aises.orgNurtures building of community bybridging science and technology withtraditional Native values; providesopportunities for American Indians andNative Alaskans to pursue studies inscience, engineering, and business.Association of AmericanIndian Physicians405.946.7072, Oklahoma City;aaip.orgDedicated to pursuing excellencein Native American health care bypromoting education in the medicaldisciplines, honoring traditional healingpractices, and restoring the balance ofmind, body, and spirit.

Kathleen Russell Consulting415.459.9211; kathleenrussell.comA strategic communications andevent planning firm assistingNative communities and others inachieving their social, economic,and political goals.Native AmericanJournalists Association405.325.9008, University of Oklahoma;http://naja.comServes and empowers Nativecommunicators through programs andactivities designed to enrich journalismand promote Native cultures.North American Indian Informationand Trade Center520.622.4900, Tucson, AZ;usaindianinfo.orgPreserves contemporary and traditionalNative American arts; provides consultingservices and referrals; conducts seminarsand workshops; publishes the NativeAmerican Directory.The Robert Toigo Foundation510.763.5771; toigofoundation.orgSupports the ongoing advancementof exceptional minority businessdegree students and alumni within thefinance industry through fellowships,mentoring, networking, leadershipdevelopment, and job placementassistance.Western American Indian Chamberof Commerce303 620.9292, Denver;indiancountry.orgHelps American Indians achieveself-sufficiency through businesssuccess; provide a forum for membersto address legislative issues andgovernment concerns that affectAmerican Indian business.SeniorsNational Indian Council on Aging505.292.2001, Albuquerque, N.M.;nicoa.orgServes as the nation’s foremost nonprofitadvocate for American Indian andAlaska Native elders; strives to better thelives of the nation’s indigenous seniorsthrough advocacy, employment training,information, and support.San Jose Indian Elders Group408.294.0519Sponsors social gatherings andprovides resources for American Indianelders in the South Bay.WebsitesBlack Indians and Intertribal NativeAmerican Associationblackindians.comOfficial website of the Binay tribe, witharticles, historical information, andresource links.NativeWebnativeweb.orgAn international, nonprofit educationalorganization dedicated to usingtelecommunications to disseminateinformation from and about indigenousnations and peoples around the world.WomenA Safe Place510.986.8600 (business and counselingcenter), 510.536.7233 (crisis line);asafeplacedvs.orgOffers comprehensive services tovictims of domestic violence. Works todecrease the number of women andchildren returning to violent relationshipsand educates the community.Join UsKQED enthusiasticallycelebrates the rich diversity ofthe Bay Area, and we proudlyfocus on nationally recognize

community with a special lineup in September on KQED Channel 9 and HD (the high-definition channel, Comcast 709, digital 9.1) . This guide also lists programs airing on KTEH (Comcast 10, 9.2), World (Comcast 190, 9.3), and Life (Comcast 189, 54.3), which are available to viewers on Comcast cable and/or via