Bay Area Native American Council (U.S.)

In 1996, The Native Acommunity in the East Bay, gathered together to create the Bay Area American Indian Council. The BAAIC is located in San Leandro, California, USA. BAAIC been serving 11 counties in California. We are a non-profit agency managed by Native American to help out the native families and children. The BAAIC also services under the name Indigenous Nation Child and Family Agency. INCFA helps run the after-school program and cultural events. Our staff of professional social workers, therapists, cultural mentors, and educator are dedicated as a team to provide the best for our children and families. BAAIC provides many services to help out the Native American Community: Therapeutic Services After-School Programs Cultural and Support Services. Our goal is to give our Native American youth and families the strength to face the challenges by encouraging them to embrace their traditional values and spiritual beliefs.

In the summer of 1968, Native American activists Dennis Banks, George Mitchell, and Clyde Bellecourt gathered hundreds of like-minded individuals in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Armed with ultimate goal of forcing the United States to recognize Native American sovereignty, the activists formed the American Indian Movement group, or the AIM. The dynamic movements of the 1960’s-1970’s gained momentum as several causes came to the forefront following the Civil Rights Movement. Previously believed to avoid protests, American Indians disproved this stereotype at the occupation of Alcatraz starting in November of 1969. It is said that this kickstarted the American Indian Movement. The decision to occupy Alcatraz originates from the government’s House Resolution 108 Bay Area Native American Council (BANAC) included Bay area Indians and occupiers. The government made a failed attempt to negotiate only with this organization rather than everyone involved in the occupation. All negotiations were refused.