Santa Fe Indigenous Center
Celebrating Indigenous culture, community, and resilience in Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Indigenous Center (SFIC) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving the Native Community within Santa Fe County. Founded and designed by Indigenous Peoples with the mission of supporting, promoting, and enriching our vital, diverse community by identifying and serving the needs and interests of our people.
Throughout the year, the center provides essential services such as biweekly food drives, cultural events, community programs, and emergency financial assistance. The Santa Fe Indigenous Center also serves as a resource hub for those seeking additional support beyond our direct services. In addition, SFIC occasionally partners with other local nonprofit organizations to encourage community engagement, foster a sense of togetherness and expand our outreach.
The Santa Fe Indigenous Center recently completed one of the largest cultural events we organize each year — our Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow on the Santa Fe Plaza. Held every October on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, this event celebrates and uplifts Indigenous joy, diversity, and cultural resiliency. Dancers, drummers, royalty, Tribal Dignitaries, Indigenous artists, and guests from across Turtle Island come together to share community, culture, and tradition this special day.
We are grateful for all of those who joined us and helped to make this year’s powwow another meaningful and joyous success. We are already looking forward to our next Annual Honoring Native Nations Powwow in 2026!
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The Santa Fe Community Foundation invited its nonprofit partners to submit stories related to our November topic of Native American Heritage.
La Clínica del Pueblo de Río Arriba
La Clínica del Pueblo de Río Arriba has been a trusted healthcare provider in northern New Mexico for more than 50 years, ensuring families in rural and remote communities can access quality, culturally responsive care close to home. Serving as a primary source of care for infants, toddlers, and caregivers in Rio Arriba County, the clinic recently launched La Clínica Baby Essentials — a new “baby bank” offering essential supplies, parenting education, and infant health screenings.
The Food Depot
Families need more than groceries to stay healthy and stable. That is why The Food Depot also operates Diaper Depot, providing diapers, wipes, and resources to hundreds of families each month. This wraparound program supports household well-being and helps families stay on a stronger path toward food security.
McCurdy Ministries
Local nonprofit McCurdy Ministries shares their story, including the early childhood programs that support young children and families in the Española Valley, offering care, education, and essential resources during critical early years.
