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American Indian Resource Center
Selected Web Sites
Tribes of Los Angeles County
The Gabrielino/Tongva is the indigenous tribe of Los Angeles. Tongva means "People of the Earth" in the Tongva language. They are currently organized in different bands.
The Fernandeño/Tataviam Tribal Government is the governing body for the Fernandeño/Tataviam Tribe a Native American tribe of the Antelope, Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys in California. Tataviam means "People Facing the Sun"
Current Status of American Indians in Los Angeles
The following publications were produced by the UCLA Ralph & Goldy Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies:
Socioeconomic Characteristics of American Indians in Los Angeles County (pdf)
Socioeconomic Status of American Indian Adults
in Los Angeles (pdf)
American Indian Adults in Los Angeles,
California and the U.S. (pdf)
American Indian Children in Los Angeles,
California and the U.S. (pdf)
The Status of American Indian Children in Los Angeles (pdf)
American Indian Social Service Organizations in Los Angeles
- American Indian Children's Council - Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council
One of nine advisory councils to the Children's Planning Councils. Los Angeles County is home to the largest population of urban American Indians in the country. However, because they are dispersed and their numbers are still relatively small, a separate council ensures that issues related to this population - particularly issues related to the well-being of children and families - are not overlooked.
- Southern California Indian Center (SCIC)
The organization's goals are to promote social and economic self-sufficiency for American Indian, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian people. And, to educate and broaden the knowledge of the American public on Indian issues and culture, regarding its unique positive contribution to American society.
- United American Indian Involvement, INC. (UAII)
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides services to the Los Angeles American Indian Community. The UAI mission is: To provide quality
educational programs, primary health, mental health, housing, economic development and social services to American Indians residing in Los Angeles County in a manner that is sensitive and respectful to cultural, tribal and spiritual values.
California
- California Indian Legal Services (CILS)
The first Indian-controlled law firm organized to provide specialized legal representation to Indians and Indian tribes. CILS provides free or low-cost representation on those matters that fall within the priorities set by the board of trustees. Created by California Indian leaders and public interest attorneys, CILS has been one of the preeminent advocates for the rights of Native Americans and Indian tribes for over thirty years.
Genealogy
Teacher's Resources
- Oyate
A Native organization working to see that Native lives and histories are portrayed accurately. The site includes evaluation of texts, resource
materials and fiction by and about Native peoples; conducting of teacher workshops, in which participants learn to evaluate children's material for anti-Indian biases; administration of a small resource center and library; and distribution of children's, young adult, and teacher books and materials, with emphasis on writing and illustration by Native people.
National American Indian Organizations
- National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)
The most comprehensive source of information on American Indian child welfare and works on behalf of Indian children and families. NICWA provides public policy research and advocacy; information and training relating to Indian child welfare; and community development services to a broad national audience including tribal governments and programs, state child welfare agencies, and other organizations, agencies, and professionals interested in the field of Indian child welfare.
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
A non-profit organization that provides legal representation and technical assistance to Indian tribes, organizations and individuals nationwide.
- National Congress of American Indians
The oldest and largest national Indian organization. Among its goals is to protect the rights of Indian Nations and Native Governments. Lists current NCAI issues, meetings, documents, Nuclear waste programs, links and an excellent National Calendar of Indian meetings held throughout the United States.
Law
U.S. Government
General Information Websites
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