about;
Our Vision
The Center will provide a place to engage in and develop the spiritual, physical, emotional well-being, and growth for the betterment of the Indigenous community and to create understanding and relationships with the greater Lawrence community. (adopted April 2021)
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Our Mission
Our mission is to identify and support the needs and goals of the Lawrence Indigenous community through education and empowerment. (adopted April 2021)
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Our Timeline
2020-2021: Pandemic and needs of Indigenous Community
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September (2020): A community meeting (in-person social distancing & virtual) to gather input and discuss the need for an Indian center-led staff of Sacred Ground (Lutheran Indian Ministries – D. Prue & B. Paris). An Ad-Hoc group was created to explore and gather input from the community.
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October (2020): present: Ad-Hoc group continues to work on development and Ad –Hoc group hosted 2 monthly online events to share updates
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January (2021): Ad-hoc team endorsed the name “Indigenous Community Center” (note: initially a contest was held and no submissions during fall 2020).
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April (2021): Vision and Mission Statement adopted and five board members seated.
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May (2021): Initiate strategic planning
Our community – Lawrence, Kansas
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In 2019, the United States Census listed the population for Lawrence American Indian population as 2700 or 3% of the total population.
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American Indians, Native Americans, Indigenous people – collective terms used interchangeably. The Ad-Hoc group used the term and eventually adopted the term in the name of the center – Indigenous Community Center in January 2021.
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Unknown – number of individuals or families in Lawrence not counted in the Census or recently moved to the city for employment, education, or other reasons.
Our Aspirational Goals
A place to gather. A place dedicated to serving the Indigenous community.
A place to support growth. The space would provide services, tools, and resources geared toward individual, family, and community growth in the areas of education, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
A place of guidance to empower. The space would provide programs in arts, culture, sports, leadership, and wellness hosted and guided by Indigenous folks for our community.
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contact;
Robert.Hicksicc@gmail.com
Crystal.BradshawGonzalez.icc@gmail.com
Darlyn.Bell.icc@gmail.com
SierraTwoBullsicc@gmail.com

