Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a National Indian Community College that prepares Native American students to be productive life-long learners as tribal members in an ever-changing global environment. As a land grant institution, SIPI partners with tribes, employers, and other organizations with a stake in Indian education. An enduring commitment to student success is the
Indian Human Resource Center To promote, foster and develop self-sufficiency and self-determination within the Native American community; to address prejudice, discrimination and economic oppression; and to improve the quality of community life. Visit Site
The Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservationis a federally recognized tribe of Kumeyaay Indians, who are sometimes known as Mission Indians. The Mesa Grande Reservation is a federal Indian reservation located in eastern San Diego County, California, near Santa Ysabel. Founded in 1875, the reservation is 1,803 acres (7.30
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians is a sovereign government recognized by the United States. As a sovereign government, the Rincon Band has governmental jurisdiction over its land and people. Tribal governments, like Rincon, have autonomy and are not subject to state jurisdiction, but have a “trust relationship” with the federal government, which includes enforcing
The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students and is designed to encourage young Native Americans to think about the critical issues impacting their tribal communities today. The voices that emerge from this program honor the legacy of every Native American who has ever lived. Add your
Pala Raceway shares a strong interest in community development. The company is committed to working closely with Pala Band of Mission Indians to ensure that the property improvements are designed to enhance the master environmental plan. Park-like settings, picnic areas, children’s play areas, and premium camping facilities are all designed to create a memorable family
The overall purpose of the ICSC is to provide members of the Native American community and their participating tribes with a cultural sensitive Judicial Forum in which to present and resolve disputes. The ICSC is an Intertribal Court System, which works on a “circuit court” format whereby a Judge travels from one Reservation to the
American Indian Studies programs were created at a number of universities throughout the United States beginning in the late 1960s. The American Indian Studies Program at California State University, Long Beach celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1994 and is the oldest continuous existing program. Visit Site
Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) is a consortium of nine tribes dedicated to the continual betterment of Indian Health, wholeness, and well-being. With a main facility located adjacent to the Rincon reservation in Pauma Valley and the Santa Ysabel Community Health Center located on the Santa Ysabel Reservation, IHC provides a full spectrum of on-site
The Campo Indian Reservation is home to the Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians, a federally recognized tribe of Kumeyaay people in San Diego County, California. The tribe owns and operates the Golden Acorn Casino, the Golden Grill Restaurant, the Del Oro Deli, and a travel center, all located in Campo. Visit Site