Learn the process of Navajo Nation Voter Registration and walk away ready to help our Diné community members! The Phoenix Indian Center and Navajo Nation Election Office is hosting an in-person training to become a Navajo Nation Voter Registrar. This is open to community members who...
The return of Késhjéé’ is happening January 05 – 06, 2024! Join us for this two-night, outdoor Diné storytelling event that teaches us, through song, how the cycle of day and night came to be. We hope you can join us for these special evenings of culture, singing and tradition!...
Looking to give this season? Donate to our Holiday Giving Drive! Here are three ways to donate: Donate Food: Non-perishable food items, turkey, or ham for a family dinner. Gift cards are accepted! Donate Toys or Adopt-A-Family: New, unwrapped toys or gift cards can be dropped off at...
The Phoenix Indian Center is looking for Native Elders, who are 55 years of age or older, in the Phoenix metro area to participate in a program geared toward supporting and mentoring Native youth through cultural education and preservation. This mentorship will require a commitment to...
We are excited to announce the return of our Winter Round Dance on Saturday, Dec. 16th! Join us for this free community event at South Mountain Community College Gymnasium. We will host the evening event from 5 PM – 10 PM. Join us for singing, dancing, food and celebration! For...
Our Language & Culture Program is seeking Navajo Language Instructors and Instructional Coaches to contract with for upcoming Navajo Language Classes. Come teach our urban Diné community! Navajo Language Instructor(s): Will be responsible for teaching Navajo language classes and...
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We 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.
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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