| General Agency Information | |||
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| Name: | American Indian Education Center | ||
| Address: | 749 Story Road Suite 30 San Jose, CA 95122 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 408-299-0590 | ||
| Fax Number: | 408-299-0591 | ||
| Email Address: | sjaiec@sbcglobal.net | ||
| Website: | www.AIECSC.shutterfly.com | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | ||
| Description: | The American Indian Education Center is a non profit organization that has been a source of cultural awareness, educational enrichment, and social empowerment for the Santa Clara County Native American community since its reestablishment in 1996.
Ross D. Gritts Memorial Resource Library consists of over 6,000 books, audiotapes, and videotapes dedicated to Native American heritage and culture. Included in this collection are The Dawes Rolls and books from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Several monographs published by the Smithsonian Institution in the 1880s and materials on genealogy, treaties, tribal maps, reservation newspapers, ceremonial music and educational videos are also accommodated at this location. | ||
| Mission: | Our mission is to provide and facilitate social and educational opportunities for our American Indian community without sacrificing their Tribal cultures or positive American Indian ID in becoming life long learners, empowered high tech citizens, and self supporting community members of an ever growing community. | ||
| Programs: | The AIEC provides community services in:
Academic tutoring Cultural learning Social empowerment Native American Arts Program Native Trails Summer Program: Our Summer Program starts on June 17, 2013 * Call Nicole Myers for registration * see website for calendar of craft days and field trips | ||
| Languages other than English: | None | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Parking & Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within One Block | ||
| Eligibility: | Open to All | ||
| Fees: | Donations Accepted | ||
| Areas Served: | California Santa Clara County | ||
| Physical Location: | San Jose | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Cultural Heritage Groups Cultural Heritage Programs Ethnic Groups/National Origin Ethnic Music Concerts Ethnic Music Groups Ethnic Oriented Social Clubs Ethnic/Cultural Festivals Food Genealogical Collections Information and Referral Library Services Native Americans Private Nonprofits Public Lectures/Discussions Videotape/DVD Collections | |||
| This record last modified April 19, 2013 | |||