

Southern California Resources
Explore Native-serving organizations, programs, education, health, culture, youth services, and community resources across Southern California.

SACNAS
SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science

UCNAOP
UC is committed to supporting Native American students. Each campus has a unique portfolio of programs, resources and academic offerings that engage the full participation of American Indians throughout the course of their undergraduate and graduate education.
University of California Native American Opportunity Program

TCCAC
TCCAC is an Association of child care professionals specializing in working with Tribal families, children and communities. The Association focuses on the needs of tribally regulated child care and education settings, both on and off tribal lands.
Tribal Child Care Assocaition

SCAIR
SCAIR’s mission is to provide career, educational, cultural, mental health and supportive services to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Hawaiian Natives and their families, throughout San Diego and Ventura Counties.
Southern California American Indian Resource Center

SCTCA
SCTCA coordinates and administers numerous grant programs for its members and the Southern California Indian community, including: TANF, Law Enforcement, Food Commodities, Information Technology Services, Adult Vocational Training, Career Development Center, etc.
Southern California Tribal Chairman's Association

SIHC
SIHC is a Native American organization committed to protecting and improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of our American Indian community.
Southern Indian Health Council

SDUSD
The Indian Ed Program supports and addresses the unique educational and cultural needs of urban American Indian and Alaskan Native students who attend school in San Diego. The program serves students from pre-K through high school. Our goal is to help our students succeed in school, graduate, and enroll in college.
San Diego Unified School District

SDCOE
SDCOE champions directly support California American Indian students and populations. These efforts include featuring information in the SDCOE Equity Blueprint for Action that addresses the needs of Native American communities and students.
San Diego County Office of Education

NYF
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and uplift indigenous children by providing opportunities that strengthen their cultural identity, enhance their well-being, and help them achieve success in all areas of life.
Native Youth Foundation

KCC
At KCC, education is a form of restoration. We are committed to de-colonized learning that centers Kumeyaay history, language, and Native ways of knowing.
Kumeyaay Community College

ITS
Unifying tribal youth and communities through structured athletic programs while providing necessary resources and developing a strong foundation in culture, leadership and wellness.
Internal Tribal Sports

Indigenous Regen
Our mission is to foster sustainable development, preserve cultural heritage, and promote self-determination among our indigenous communities in Southern California.
Indigenous ReGeneration

IHC
IHC is a healthcare institution serving nine federally recognized consortium tribes of the Native American reservations in San Diego’s north county region.
Indian Health Council

BCCM
With more than 3,000 artifacts, photographic displays,
and archives, the Museum’s historic treasures inspiring stories of the
Kumeyaay experience.
Barona Cultural Center & Museum

DTI
Dream The Impossible's purpose is to encourage Native youth to dream big, to dream of becoming anything they want to be, and to dream of greatness.
Dream the Impossible Youth Conference

For the People
'ATAAXUM POMKWAAN provide trainings and programs such as GONA, Rez Beats, Native Youth Stewardship, Language Classes, and Returning to Our Homelands.
'ATAAXUM POMKWAAN

AIR
The AIR program uses a “Teaching through Culture” model where Native youth learn about their culture and issues affecting their tribal communities. We hope to create positive change for our Native community by providing them with academic services, resources, and inspiration.