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The James C. Ramos California Heritage Indian Collaboration Organization (CHICO), is a non-profit organization that facilitates promoting cultural perpetuation and awareness, mentorship, public health, mental health and education of California's Native.

Be a Voice

through cultural perpetuation

Protecting the diverse cultures of Native American tribes and communities within California is priority. Cultural perpetuation is key to ensuring respect, acknowledgement and competence are present in every discussion involving Native American issues, including repatriation of ancestral remains and cultural artifacts.

Spark a Flame

through mentorship

Providing resources and opportunities for Native Americans to be engaged and informed though internship and scholarship, providing an outlet for those aspiring to serve their tribal community in various leadership capacities passing on the traditions and culture of tribal community.

Walk Together

with public and mental health

Through truth and healing, trauma informed care is prioritized in Native American communities helping break the cycles and symptoms of substance use disorder, mental health and social disorders and other ailing issues created by violence by genocide, historical maltreatment and neglect upon Native Americans and tribal communities through public and mental health education and support.

OUR GOALS

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Identifying and prioritizing

issues that members of federally recognized Tribes, tribal descendants, and other tribal representatives and individuals can promote.

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Increasing Awareness

and educating the public about California Native cultures, history, and social issues and their impact.

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Partner with California Tribes

minority-focused and issue-driven organizations on shared priorities to advance the well-being of Native American communities across the state.