MAIC is a nonprofit organization founded to promote cultural, social, welfare and economic advancement of American Indians and all people. MAIC is a membership organization with a twelve-member Elder Council, Women's Council, Warrior Society and Medicine Lodge. The Longhouse closed in August 2000 and plans are underway to construct a larger, more beautiful center for our members and guests. MAIC has many projects and events, but our primary function is to be the 'Keepers of Manataka' - we keep the spirit and traditions of the sacred Manataka alive and growing. MAIC members claim ancestry from many tribes across the country.
Members are both full-blood and mixed.
Many are White, Black, Asian and Hispanic. All races and cultural backgrounds are welcome. MAIC strives to develop and promote cultural and economic enterprises. We foster the preservation of American Indian culture, increase employment, training and education opportunities for members and local communities. In 2000, MAIC presented programs to over 75,000 people.