Ongoing initiatives

AICC actively participates in shaping San Francisco’s cultural and civic landscape through ongoing projects and coalitions.

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16th Street Plaza Coalition

Working with community partners to ensure public spaces are inclusive, safe, and reflect Indigenous voices.

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Group City Planning: Cultural Placekeeping & Land Use Meetings

Collaborating with city planners to embed cultural placekeeping into land-use policies.

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Valencia Street Steering Committee

Engaged in community-led decision-making around cultural preservation and development along Valencia Street.

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Project: Indigenize SF

Promoting Indigenous visibility and inclusion throughout San Francisco’s cultural and civic initiatives.

American Indian Monuments & Memorials Advisory Committee (MMAC)

Project: Mapping Genocide – Documenting and contextualizing historic Indigenous erasure in public spaces.

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REP SF Projects

Race and Planning Coalition – Advocating for equitable city planning policies.

Unlocking Public Land for Affordable Housing – Supporting strategies to create housing opportunities on public lands.

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United to Save the Mission

Participating in broad coalition meetings to protect neighborhood heritage and community interests.

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Initiatives AICC Has Been Part Of

Highlighting past collaborations and projects where AICC has contributed expertise and advocacy.

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Valencia Street Steering Committee – Community Benefits Program

Ensuring equitable development outcomes for local communities.

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Department of Public Health: American Indian Health Disparities

Partnering to address health inequities affecting the Native population.

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Heritage Month

Promoting cultural education and celebration of Native communities through events and programming.Engaged in community-led decision-making around cultural preservation and development along Valencia Street.

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Creating the First American Indian Cultural District

Supported the establishment of a designated American Indian Cultural District in San Francisco. Race and Planning Coalition – Advocating for equitable city planning policies.

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2022 Human Rights Commission: American Indian Truth and Healing Advisory Committee

Advising on initiatives that acknowledge historical injustices and promote community healing

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