American Indian Cultural District of San Francisco

05/27/2026

The American Indian Cultural District is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Cultural Bearer Representative Seat on the AICD Leadership Council. We invite the San Francisco Bay Area American Indian community to submit nominations through the link or QR code.
Nomination link: https://forms.gle/zVVjzvSuXD2M1M8Z7

The Leadership Council Cultural Bearer Seat is intended for an American Indian community leader who is deeply rooted in their cultural heritage and teachings and who carries, preserves, practices, and passes down cultural knowledge, traditions, and community values. This community-appointed Leadership Council seat is expected to actively engage with the local community, share information, and help strengthen community attendance and participation. Leadership Council Members serve a two-year term.

Nomination Opens: May 15th
Nomination Closes: June 5th
Eligibility: San Francisco Bay Area American Indian community members.

Raffle for participants!

05/18/2026

The American Indian Cultural District is now accepting community feedback for the American Indian Cultural District 2026 16th St. BART Plazas Design Survey.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/uqgXpduJSVpjpkuL8

The 16th Street BART Plazas are located in the heart of the American Indian Cultural District. This survey gathers community feedback to help reimagine the possibilities for Native American-centered plaza design, public art, and community activations at the 16th Street BART Plazas.

View potential designs for the AICD American Indian BART Plazas: https://canva.link/qcdjvc0aaetrnpx

Survey Closes: May 22nd
Participants entered into a raffle

05/16/2026

The American Indian Cultural District is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Cultural Bearer Representative Seat on the AICD Leadership Council. We invite the San Francisco Bay Area American Indian community to submit nominations through the link or QR code.
Nomination link: https://forms.gle/zVVjzvSuXD2M1M8Z7

The Leadership Council Cultural Bearer Seat is intended for an American Indian community leader who is deeply rooted in their cultural heritage and teachings and who carries, preserves, practices, and passes down cultural knowledge, traditions, and community values. This community-appointed Leadership Council seat is expected to actively engage with the local community, share information, and help strengthen community attendance and participation. Leadership Council Members serve a two-year term.

Nomination Opens: May 15th
Nomination Closes: May 29th
Eligibility: San Francisco Bay Area American Indian community members.
Raffle for participants!

05/15/2026

On Friday, May 29th, 2026, the Wisdom Moving Forward 2026 Celebration will honor all Native and Indigenous Students for another year of academic achievements. Hosted at Friendship House, 56 Julian Ave, San Francisco, 94103. Register by the end of today!

Wisdom Moving Forward 2026 Registration:
https://tinyurl.com/5enkzumh

For further questions contact:
Indian Education Program Coordinator
Isabel Ortiz, [email protected]

Our deepest appreciation also goes to our AICD sister organizations, the American Indian Cultural Center, Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits, Native American Health Center, Friendship House Association of American Indians and the SFUSD Indian Education Program, for all their work and contributions in making this celebration happen for the next generation.

Congratulations to the 2026 Graduates!

05/08/2026

On May 22, the American Indian Cultural District (AICD) will host our 2026 Young Leaders Council Spring Recruitment Mixer!

The evening will include light refreshments, raffle prizes, and information about the Young Leaders Council and how this opportunity can support your leadership development and impact Native communities throughout Yelamu (San Francisco). Native leaders ages 18–30 from the San Francisco Bay Area are invited to connect, learn how to lead meaningful change for American Indians in San Francisco, and help shape AICD’s future by serving on the Young Leaders Council.

Please RSVP for this mixer here:https://tinyurl.com/43dfeftb

05/06/2026

Check out the American Indian Cultural District’s May Newsletter to learn more about what AICD has been up to, along with upcoming Native gatherings and events happening this month in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Want your events and opportunities to show up in our next monthly newsletter?

Send an email to:
[email protected]

Read our virtual newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/ye24nrnx

05/04/2026

Join us for our May 2026 Community Culture and Land Stewardship Day!

Spend the day building intergenerational connections while gardening, gathering seeds, quilting, and grounding ourselves in traditional ecological knowledge. If you plan to participate in the land stewardship part of the program please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. No prior experience is needed, and accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

RSVP Required: https://tinyurl.com/3z6a6bwc

04/16/2026

The American Indian Cultural District, in partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, gathered on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Crissy Field Center to kick off our first Community Culture & Land Stewardship Program of the year. Together with over 30 community members we gathered to process acorns, create medicine bundles, pass down knowledge to one another and create intergenerational artwork for a community quilt.

To learn more about the Community Land Stewardship Program visit:
https://americanindianculturaldistrict.org/landstewardship

To RSVP to future events here: https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/register?fid=99&eid=a0wUQ0000081FZt

04/06/2026

The American Indian Cultural District (AICD) is hiring a full-time Operations & Events Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone experienced in operations, administration, and event coordination who’s excited to contribute to Native American community-centered, culture-driven initiatives. Learn more: https://americanindianculturaldistrict.org/careers

Founded on March 31st, 2020, the American Indian Cultural District (AICD) is the first established Cultural District of its size in the United States dedicated to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the American Indian legacy, culture, people, and contributions.

To apply: Send your resume + cover letter to
📧 [email protected]

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04/03/2026

Happy Earth Month! 🌱 Check out the American Indian Cultural District’s April Newsletter to learn more about what AICD has been up to, along with upcoming Native gatherings and events happening this month in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Want your events and opportunities to show up in our next monthly newsletter?

Send an email to:
[email protected]

Read our virtual newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/mvtzr4y6