California Indian Museum and Cultural Center

California Indian Museum and Cultural Center

https://cimcc.org/

California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC) was founded in 1991 to educate the public about the history, cultures, and contemporary life of California Indians and to honor their contributions to civilization.  Since 2001 the CIMCC has implemented this broad educational mission from its 24,000 square foot facility in Santa Rosa, California, portraying California Indian history and cultures from Native perspectives.  Through on-site and virtual programming, the museum showcases and encourages the present-day renaissance of California Indian cultures, affirming their survival and continued vitality in the face of extreme adversity, while providing opportunities for Native Americans to receive training and experience in museum direction, curation, design, and interpretation. CIMCC’s current programmatic priorities include the food sovereignty and climate resilience of Native peoples and communities in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties.