Are you interested in a career in the administrative services field but have no experience or training? Or perhaps you’ve been out of the field for a while and need refresher information? We’re offering a 4 week virtual Administrative Services Training in October that will...
Are you a registered voter? Did you know that communities that vote get more attention from those in office? Voting is one of our most important rights. Our American Indian communities have had to fight for the right to vote and we should preserve that right. To make your voice...
Learn about how your American Indian culture and values can help you say “no” to conflicts that may occur from day to day!
Are you interested in learning more about American Indian Culture? Come and join us for our Language and Culture classes! We are offering a workshop on the basic skills of Navajo weaving and on the basic skills of ribbon skirt making. Registration is required to attend these virtual...
Don’t we all have middle or high school aged children that we want to listen to us better? If this applies to you, then our Parenting in 2 Worlds (P2W) workshops are for you! This curriculum was informed by local American Indian families so we know it will work for you by...
The Phoenix Indian Center is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 Arizona American Indian Excellence In Leadership Awards. Nominations are due Monday, August 31, 2020. Submit your nomination today!
Greetings,
Welcome to the Phoenix Indian Center.
I invite you to explore this site to learn about our rich history and continuous service to the Phoenix-Metropolitan area. We are a ‘gateway’ for American Indians and others seeking assistance with job readiness and employment services, prevention services, youth programs, and language and culture revitalization. Our doors are open to people from all tribal backgrounds, including non-Natives.
We are committed to educating the larger community about the beauty of our culture and traditions.
So please, if you require assistance or have questions, give us a call or email us at info@phxindcenter.org! Remember to visit our website often to keep updated on our many activities, programs and services.
Lemlmtš – Thank you!
Patricia Hibbeler
Chief Executive Officer
Salish & Kootenai
The Phoenix Indian Center is the oldest American Indian non-profit organization of its kind in the United States. The Center was formed in 1947 as an outgrowth of Native people moving to urban Phoenix not only to sell their crafts and goods but as a result of U.S. Government public policy.
The Federal Government’s Indian Relocation Act (PL 959) created a mass migration of American Indians from rural, reservation settings to large scale cities across the United States during the 1950-1960s. The Act was an attempt to assimilate American Indians into the prevailing non-Indian city life culture and remove their practice of Native culture and traditions through the break-up of reservation systems. As a result, several Indian Centers were formed in the major “relocation” cities across the country. These Centers were crucial in providing a place for American Indians to connect and socialize with other Indians and to receive various necessary services as they were removed to live city-life. Phoenix was designated as one of the original “relocation cities.” Read Full History
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Mark your calendars to celebrate under the stars with the Phoenix Indian Center at our Get Out the Vote Rooftop Rally, Friday November 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be showing an encore screening of the FNX Special Report: The Native Vote. We will have musical guests...
