Land Acknowledgement
Chicago Therapy Collective is located on the the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe, or the Council of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations. Many other Nations consider this area their traditional homeland, including the Myaamia, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox, and Peoria. Chicago Therapy Collective acknowledges the many vibrant indigenous communities that still call Chicago home and celebrates the many contributions of indigenous histories and present day cultures to City life for all Chicagoans.
Support Local Indigenous Organizations
Several Chicago-based organizations are dedicated to supporting and uplifting the Indigenous community.
Organizations you can support through volunteering, donating, attending events, or spreading awareness about their work:
- American Indian Association of Illinois (AIAI): Aims to transform Chicago’s Native communities through education, leadership development, and cultural preservation.
- American Indian Health Service of Chicago (AIHSC): Provides culturally competent healthcare services to the Indigenous community.
- American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC): Provides cultural programs, community events, and support services for Indigenous people in Chicago.
- Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative (CAICC): Focuses on community development, advocacy, and cultural events.
- Chi-Nations Youth Council (CNYC): Empowers Native youth through cultural activities, activism, and educational programs.
- Trickster Cultural Center: An educational center focused on Indigenous arts and culture.
- Northwestern University Center for Native American and Indigenous Research: Conducts research and provides resources related to Native American and Indigenous studies.
- UIC Native American Support Program: Supports Native students at the University of Illinois at Chicago.