The American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) is the first urban Indian Center in the country, established in 1953. AIC aims to promote fellowship among Indian people of all Tribes living in metropolitan Chicago, foster economic advancement, sustain cultural pursuits, and create bonds of understanding and communication between Indians and non-Indians in the city.
AIC offers a variety of programs and workshops focused on the arts, including drum making and moccasin making, as well as housing the first and only art gallery space dedicated to the promotion and education of Native artists in Chicago. They also run year-round education programs for youth, engage the Native American community through monthly senior lunches and community potlucks, and hold weekly drum practice sessions.
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