Our community recently experienced the rich tradition of Navajo dances, which fostered a deep sense of connection and storytelling. Ryedale Largo and his Dine’ Youth Dancers provided a comforting and educational experience, sharing the background of each dancer and the significance of their performa
The Start UP Stars Entrepreneur Camp recently gave Native youth a fantastic chance to learn about business, and it all came together at UICSL’s 1st Annual Youth Arts Market. Over five days, the camp combined learning with hands-on experience, focusing on building self-confidence, financial skills, a
The Special Diabetes Program for Indians grant sponsors our Annual Family Field Day, promoting motivation and dedication to leading an active, healthy lifestyle through physical movement. This year’s event highlighted multi-generational family activities with a theme of “Remembering Our Ancestors,”
We are honored to announce that the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) has been awarded the 2024 Community Partner Award by Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement at the University of Utah. This prestigious accolade recognizes our steadfast commitment to elevating Native Excellence through co
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake (UICSL) recently hosted a site visit and roundtable discussion with IHS Director Tso, Phoenix Area Director Ty Reidhead, and IHS staff. The discussion involved board members, the executive leadership team, and community partners such as NAT-SU, UDHHS and AUCH. Th
Earlier this month, We had a great time with friends and relatives sharing string games and a delicious dinner provided by the Special Diabetes Program for Indians. String games and other traditional winter activities are a great way to slow down and reconnect with the people that we love. It can be
Family Movie Night – “Brother Bear” was organized with the aim of strengthening family connections and promoting community involvement. The event sought to emphasize that the participation of everyone, regardless of their journey’s stage, is crucial for community building.The event had 69 attendees
Traditional Foods Nights is a modern take on traditional foods and ingredients where community members can share their favorite ancestral foods with others. The night was filled with delicious food, mingling and storytelling. We thank all who participated and shared their delicacies with us.
Ahe’hee, THANK YOU and GREAT JOB to everyone who participated in our 2nd annual Indigenous Peoples Day 5K! Indigenous Peoples’ Day serves as a reminder of the diversity and depth of Native peoples, and how hard we’ve had to work for recognition and visibility. We commemorated the day with strong com