About CSIC
The Colorado Springs Indian Center is located at
Trinity United Methodist Church 701 N. 20th StreetColorado Springs, CO 80904 Phone: 719-599-8630 The purpose of the CSIC is to reach out to the American Indian / Alaskan Native community (and the community at large) in the Pikes Peak region to identify needs, to develop new programs and/or network with existing service providers for more culturally sensitive social, health, education and other services for American Indians / Alaskan Natives. The CSIC also acts as the focal point for the Native American community by sponsoring social / cultural events and activities. Resource documents you may need: CSIC Vision Book (tells you about the history of the CSIC and the local needs and issues that were defined in 2007) Activity Packet (to request approval for activities or projects) CSIC Flyer (our marketing document—use this for letting people know about the CSIC). Our Strategic Objectives outline our mission, values, who we are, why we are and where we are going. COLORADO SPRINGS INDIAN CENTER
STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES “Our mission is to bring unity to our American Indian, Alaska Native community, and the community at large , by fostering emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.” NOTE: The Board of Directors recommended expanding the scope of the mission statement by adding in the words, “and the community at large.” This was recommended in order to expand our opportunities for foundation funding. Core values: Respect, trust, honesty, love, and integrity Strategy #1: Create a sense of community for the American Indian people in the Pikes Peak Region Goal 1.1: Develop a local coalition that will coordinate resources and services for American Indian people Goal 1.2: Design and implement an Indian Center that can provide services and cultural programs for American Indian people Goal 1.3: Create a Council of Elders who can provide guidance for healthy living and for cultural programs Strategy #2: Provide support for American Indian youth to encourage them to graduate from both high school and college Goal 2.1: Train caring adults to serve as mentors, program facilitators and tutors Goal 2.2: Initiate culturally relevant parenting programs that increase confidence and knowledge among American Indian parents and grandparents Goal 2.3: Train and supervise peer mentoring program so that youth can support their peers Goal 2.4: Implement curriculum based on cultural values and traditions that fosters cultural knowledge, identity, belonging, confidence, purpose and leadership Goal 2.5: Create opportunities for youth to participate in community activities in meaningful ways Strategy #3: Increase access to culturally relevant social and family services, mental health, health care, and educational services Goal 3.1: Implement a referral service through the Indian Center Goal 3.2: Develop formal relationships with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and other organizations that serve American Indian people Goal 3.3: Conduct a needs assessment of the local American Indian community to define specific gaps in service Strategy #4: Increase awareness and understanding of American Indian culture and traditions in the Pikes Peak Region Goal 4.1: Provide public education and events that feature traditional cultural values, practices, arts, and crafts Goal 4.2: Create an positive American Indian presence at local community events Goal 4.3: Participate in the planning and development of community cultural and historical activities Goal 4.4: Create opportunities for American Indian artists, musicians, dancers, cinematographers, to showcase their talent. Goal 4.5: Create opportunities for American Indian business people to profile their resources, products and services Goal 4.6: Develop relationships with local religious organizations, businesses, corporations and professional organizations to create awareness of the capabilities and contributions of American Indians Strategy #5: Develop the leadership capacity of American Indians in the Pikes Peak Region Goal 5.1: Provide opportunities for American Indians (youth and adults) to participate in the planning and implementation of community projects, events, and programs. Goal 5.2: Develop a core of mentors (peers) who can provide support for healthy lifeways Goal 5.3: Create linkages and relationships with local leadership development opportunities for adults and for youth Goal 5.4: Create culturally oriented community service opportunities and service-learning opportunities for adults and for youth Goal 5.5: Provide training for adults and youth to increase their knowledge and leadership capacity. )