Homelessness is an issue that disproportionately impacts our Los Angeles American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) community. For too long, much was not formally known about the issues our relatives face, including true count and other characteristics. As a result, the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission named addressing AIAN homelessness a priority in 2018. Since then, the LANAIC has worked to alleviate AIAN homelessness through advocacy to LA City and County governments, development of various publications and materials, as well as co-hosting webinars and community forums.
LANAIC AIAN Homelessness Letter to BOS Chair Janice Hahn (September 19, 2023)
LANAIC FY24-25 Budget Request Letter to the LA County Board of Supervisors (October 17, 2023)
LANAIC FY24-25 Budget Request Letter to LA City Mayor Karen Bass (October 17, 2023)
LANAIC AIAN Homelessness Letter to LA County CEO Homeless Initiative (November 19, 2023)
LANAIC FY25-26 Budget Request Letter to the LA County Board of Supervisors (October 15, 2024)
LANAIC FY25-26 Budget Request Letter to LA City Mayor Karen Bass (October 15, 2024)
LANAIC AIAN Homelessness Letter to BOS & Mayor Bass (December 8, 2025)
LANAIC FY26-27 Budget Request Letter to the LA County Board of Supervisors (March 17, 2026)
