American Indian Center
3401 W Ainslie St, Chicago, IL 60625
Cultural Centers
Founded in 1953, the American Indian Center is one of the nation’s oldest urban Native centers, supporting and empowering Native communities in Chicagoland through cultural, social, and educational programs.
Established in 1953, the American Indian Center is one of the oldest urban Native centers in the U.S., founded to support Native Americans relocating to Chicago. Today, it remains the vibrant heart of Chicago’s Native community, offering cultural, social, and educational programs. The Center hosts traditional dance, film screenings, storytelling, and craft demonstrations, preserving Indigenous heritage while fostering connection, education, and pride for Native peoples and the wider community. Illinois 250
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