Indian center in Boston raises money at first gala

Monday, May 21, 2007  

The North American Indian Center of Boston held its first gala on May 12 to raise money for a permanent home.

The center is located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. Due to increased development, the center faced pressure to move. A piece of land behind the behind that was used for ceremonies and events was recently auctioned for $1.54 million

But with the help of the state Legislature, the center won't be going anywhere. Officials signed a 99-year-lease to maintain a permanent presence in the neighborhood. They are now raising money to fund a new building that will cost between $25 million and $30 million.

"We want to go home. We don't want to be relocated anymore," executive director Joanne Dunn said tat the gala, The Boston Globe reported.

Get the Story:
For Native Americans, a place to call home is cause to rejoice (The Boston Gobe 5/20)

Earlier Story:
Boston Indian center begins fund-raising campaign with gala event (Indian Country Today 5/7)