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
UICSL celebrated LGBTQ+ History Month in October by holding our 4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow. This year’s event, held in collaboration with Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) at the Lifetime Activities Center, had 300+ attendees, food and art vendors, volunteers and powwow staff. Under the Umbrella
Last week, our Behavioral Health Services collaborated with Granger High School’s Native Nations Club and the Turtle Island Art Collective (TIAC) for our second, Native Youth Art Camp. TIAC’s Native artists taught Native American drumming, singing, dancing, visual art and beadwork for Native youth t
Big thank you to all who came to be a part of our annual Back to School Health Fair! We are grateful to everyone as we aim to send youth back to school feeling confident, prepared, healthy and supported as they continue their education. With everyone’s help, we could provide free haircuts, school su
Thank you to all our elders who participated in last Friday’s Elders Corner Meeting, which consisted of movement, health education and BINGO!We enjoyed all your smiles, laughter and presence.We look forward to the next meeting Friday, July 28th, at noon.You can RSVP today by contacting Toni Williams
Last Thursday, June 29, we had our Annual Family Field Day- Remembering Our Ancestors!Participants shared stories, got their bodies moving and engaged in: -Turkey Hunting -Salmon Fishing -Lacrosse -Shinny -Haul your water and fire wood, make your fire and water your horses -Bear, Salmon, MosquitoThi