社区组织

Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. (IACA) is a State registered not-for-profit organization established in 1973. IACA is not affiliated with any religious or political organization. The main goals and objectives of IACA
are:

• To foster constructive citizenship on the part of Chinese Americans in the State of Indiana, and the nation.
• To cultivate the understanding and the appreciation of both American and Chinese cultural heritages.
• To enrich the Indiana society with Chinese American contributions.
• To improve the overall well being of Chinese Americans in Indiana.

IACA was originally established in 1973 as Indianapolis Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. and in 1999, it was renamed to Indiana Association of Chinese Americans, Inc. to encompass a larger membership around the states. In the early '70s, a group of local Chinese Americans met once a month for lunch to share their everyday experiences and to lead support for each other and their families. The popularity of this monthly luncheon continued to grow and the need for an organization to provide social activities and a variety of services was inevitable. In November 1973, the founding members filed the IACA constitution with the State. Officers for the following years were elected and IACA was born.

Through the years, most of the social activities provided to our membership were focused on the celebration of Chinese culture and traditions such as Chinese New Year and other festivals, in an attempt to keep alive our heritage and to pass them on to the next generation and beyond. Friends and other organizations have been invited to these gatherings to share and celebrate in our cultural heritage and it has proven to be very successful.

IACA has participated in countless community cultural projects and educational outreach programs. IACA has long established its presence in the annual International Festival since 1976 and has won awards for its cultural displays. Our 'Lion Dance' team is well recognized in our cultural community. IACA has collaborated with the international Center of Indianapolis and other local professional organizations in co-sponsoring cultural exhibitions, concerts and recent performances from the Inner Mongolian Dance Troupe and the Beijing Orchestra. IACA participates in programs at the Children's Museum, providing cultural materials, speakers to local schools and colleges. Through corporate sponsorship, scholarships were awarded to our qualified IACA youths from the annual Telamon High School Scholarship Program. IACA has also participated in the USA Bicentennial Anniversary celebration and in establishing a Sister City with Taipei, Taiwan and a Sister State with Zhejiang Province, China.

IACA currently publishes a quarterly newsletter to communicate information and progresses to our members, an annual membership directory which serves as a tool for our members to exchange information and networking. IACA has been working diligently and continuously fine-tune its services and programs to meet the needs of our growing and changing community.

印城华人医学会 Indiana Chinese Medical Association (ICMA)

Indianapolis Chinese Medical Association was originally organized in 1997 and became registered as a nonprofit organization in 2006. ICMA is not affiliated with any religious or political organization. The main goals and objectives of ICMA are:

• Serving the Chinese community with free medical consultations;
• Facilitating communication and networking among Chinese physicians;
• Promoting friendship and collaboration among ICMA members and other Asian-American organizations in Indiana.

Qualification for Membership: any individual with a M.D., D.O., M.B., D.D.S., whether or not practicing in the State of Indiana, and/or any individual directly involved with patient care, including, without limitation, chiropractor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physical therapist, or pharmacist, who supports the purposes, goals, objectives and programs of ICMA is eligible for Membership.

One of the primary activities of ICMA is the Free Medical Consultation, which is held annually. Various medical specialists have volunteered their valuable time and skill at the consultations, including physicians from Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Physical Medicine, Medical Oncology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Radiology, Chinese Traditional Medicine, and Dentistry. Additionally, a pharmacist, nurse and medical assistant have also participated in the consultation.

Other activities that provide an opportunity to promote friendship, networking and education include the summer picnic, annual dinner meeting and journal club meetings. The ICMA Health Newsletter, which is published monthly, pertains to and promotes healthy living and lifestyles, as well as healthy aging.

Chinese School of Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis (CSCCCI) is the oldest Chinese school in Carmel, Indiana. The current enrollment is over one hundred and thirty students from about ninety families. Most students are Chinese Americans, and the parents are Chinese immigrants from Taiwan, Mainland China, and other Asian countries.

IUPUI孔子学院

The Confucius Institute in Indianapolis

The Confucius Institute in Indianapolis is an apolitical, non-profit organization. It was established at IUPUI in 2007 to promote the teaching of Chinese language and culture in central Indiana and facilitate mutual understanding between the peoples of China and United States.

Being based in one of America’s largest cities and one of its most important hubs for electronic communications, logistics, and life sciences, the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis is well-placed for developing effective relationships and networks between Indianapolis’s major public university (IUPUI), and its governmental, commercial, and civic leaders.

In developing the Confucius Institute’s public programming, many local organizations have agreed to collaborate, including local universities, Chinese community organizations, business and government agencies, museums, radio and television broadcasters, and organizations that receive international visitors.

Confucius Institute in Indianapolis is located in Cavanaugh Hall at the heart of the IUPUI campus. Its mission is to:

1. Teach Chinese using a variety of methods, including multimedia and the internet;
2. Train teachers to teach Chinese in primary schools, high schools and colleges;
3. Administer the Chinese Proficiency Test and tests to certify ability to teach Chinese as a foreign language;
4. Teach Chinese courses of various types in a variety of arenas;
5. Sponsor academic activities, cultural exchange programs, and Chinese language competitions;
6. Showcase Chinese movies and television programming;
7. Provide consulting services for individuals wishing to study in China;
8. Provide reference materials for educators and other professionals;
9. Promote business exchanges;
10. Facilitate government exchanges.