Dine’ Dancers
August 15, 2024

Dine’ Dancers

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

Start Up Stars Entrepreneur Camp
August 15, 2024

Start Up Stars Entrepreneur Camp

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

Family Field Day
August 15, 2024

Family Field Day

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,”

2024 Native Excellence Award
August 14, 2024

2024 Native Excellence Award

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

Site Visit with IHS Director Tso
April 9, 2024

Site Visit with IHS Director Tso

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

String Games & Soup
March 25, 2024

String Games & Soup

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
February 2, 2024

Family Movie Night

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 Night
January 4, 2024

Traditional Foods Night

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.

Indigenous Peoples Day 5k
November 7, 2023

Indigenous Peoples Day 5k

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