Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake

About Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake

For over fifty years, the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake has served as a vital community resource for Native Americans navigating urban life in Salt Lake City, UT. Originally established as the Indian Walk-In Center in 1974, the organization transformed in 2012 to better address the emerging needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives engaged in circular migration to metropolitan areas. Today, UICSL stands as an interdependent community institution that honors the eight federally recognized tribes of Utah while serving members from neighboring states, recognizing that approximately 40,000 American Indian and Alaska Native residents now live off reservations in Utah alone. The center's mission—to aid and assist Native American Indian people while strengthening families and communities through respect for cultural values—remains central to every program and service offered. With a staff and leadership predominantly comprised of enrolled tribal members, UICSL actively preserves cultural knowledge and traditional practices while providing navigation support, resource referrals, education, training, and economic assistance. The organization actively champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles, creating an environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can contribute and thrive. By serving renters, chronically homeless individuals, and LGBTQIA2S community members, UICSL demonstrates its commitment to social and economic equity as a catalyst for fulfilling its vision of strengthening health, wellness, and community across the Greater Salt Lake area.

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