1 MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS 509 Cultural Center Expansion Sponsor: 509 Cultural Center Contact: William M. Stroud (415) 346-1308 509 Ellis St., San Francisco CA 94109 House visiting artists a place to rehearse, paint and create new work with other guests. They foresee sharing a building with as many as 50 organizations. Aboriginal Public Policy Center Sponsor: Aboriginal Public Policy Institute Contact: Deni Leonard (415) 921-8769 2881 Vallejo St., San Francisco CA 94123-4616 Operate a facility developing the overall management capacity of indigenous governments. The Center would help indigenous peoples develop competent units of self-governance and improve the distribution of services to their communities. African American Historical and Cultural Society Presidio Facility Sponsor: African American Historical and Cultural Society Contact: Juliana Haile (415) 441-0640 Fort Mason Center Bldg. C-165, San Francisco CA 94123 Create a facility within the Park which would feature two functions. The first would be an exhibition space with accompanying outreach programs. The second would be an archival storage area to hold the Society's increasing permanent collection. Along with the exhibitions, this would enable the Society to provide an environment of multicultural learning for visitors. Chinese Traditional Culture Center Sponsor: Pan Asia Venture Capital Corporation Contact: Florence Fang (415) 397-0220 809 Sacramento St., San Francisco CA 94108 Establish a center that would ultimately become the main institution for the discussion and exploration of Chinese thought and philosophy in the United States. The Center would be especially significant to the 17% of San Franciscans of Chinese descent as well as many others with an interest in the traditional cultures. The Danubian Jewel Sponsor: Casa Romana & Capela, Inc. Contact: Ilie J. Smultea (415) 832-9480 124 Montecito Ave., Oakland CA 94610 Establish an organization to establish ties with Romanian universities, marine biology stations, and archeological and cultural institutions through a Romanian home and chapel. It would help Romanian emigrants make the transition from Romanian to American society. German-American Haus Committee Facility Sponsor: United German-American Societies of San Francisco and Vicinity Contact: Marianne Eberle (510) 372-6665 5340 Alhambra Valley Rd., Martinez CA 94553 Seeks a building that will seat 500 with kitchen facilities for functions such as concerts, dances, banquets, and classes in German language and culture. The facilities would also host choirs, bands and other entertainers from Germany. Iberoamerican House Sponsor: Asociacion de Funcionarios Consulares Ibero Americanos (AFUNCOI) Contact: Cesar Gonzalez Palacios (415) 922-0170 2080 Jefferson St., San Francisco CA 94123 Create a center where AFUNCOI can present exhibitions, concerts, conferences, seminars, courses to promote activities publicizing the Iberoamerican countries represented in the Bay Area. Mexican Cultural Center Sponsor: Mexican Cultural Center Contact: Benito Noyola (415) 393-8003 870 Market St. Suite 512, San Francisco CA 94102 Relocation of their facility. Programs aim to improve awareness and understanding of Mexican history, art, and culture, and include art exhibits, classes, concerts, and sports tournaments. Multicultural Environmental Education Center Sponsor: Asian Pacific Environmental Network Contact: Pam Tau Lee (510) 643-7594 2515 Channing Way, Berkeley CA 94720 Proposes the formation of a center aimed at: increasing multi-ethnic participation in environmental organizations; developing multi-culturally sensitive environmental education curricula; promoting environmental career development for people of color; and collaborating with other communities of color to address environmental inequities. Muwekma Tribal Center Sponsor: Muwekma Tribe Contact: Rosemary Cambra (408) 293-9956 1845 The Alameda, San Jose CA 95126 Develop a tribal village and community center, including health, cultural education, recreation, and government operations facilities. Pacific Basin Indigenous Women's Center Sponsor: Daughters of the First People Contact: Hinano K. Campton (408) 338-4678 P.O. Box 138, Boulder Creek CA 95006-0138 Establish a center for economic, education, social, and public policy objectives. Representatives from the island nations would participate along with native women from the Americas. The gatherings will develop educational materials for universities, international business groups, and communities. Panafrica/Asia West Sponsor: Panamerican/Panafrican Association, Inc. Contact: Dr. Robert S. Pritchard (315) 638-7868 "Applecrest" 14 Sunset Terrace Box 143, Baldwinsville NY 13027 Develop and administer a transcultural, multi-ethnic exchange program oriented towards the American States, Africa, and Pacific Rim nations. Programs would include a policy institute, conference facility, artist-in-residence program, and newspaper production. Sacred Shield Workshop; Personal Power Workshop; "Monster Child" Workshop; Drumming Ceremony; and Smoke Purification Ceremony Sponsor: Indios Huichol Contact: Joanna Ukali Dasovich (602) 996-4541 P.O. Box 30788, Phoenix AZ 85046 Programs would be dedicated to preserving and disseminating the traditional teachings of the Huichol Tribe of the Sierra Madres of Mexico and other indigenous peoples. The purpose is promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual health. San Francisco Multicultural Community Campus Sponsor: United Jewish Community Centers Contact: Benita Kline (415) 227-4510 121 Steuart St. #401, San Francisco CA 94105 Develop a large, integrated community service facility where ethnic and cultural groups and agencies have individual program space, but share common conference and recreation areas. Programming would be stimulated in a cooperative atmosphere which respects cultural traditions. Scottish Clubhouse Sponsor: St. Andrew's Society of San Francisco Contact: Col. Todd H. Slade (415) 391-8652 41 Sutter St. Room 306, San Francisco CA 94104-4901 Create a Scottish clubhouse with a meeting hall, reception facility, library and history center, and Society offices. The Society is a Scottish cultural, educational, and benevolent organization. Tibetan International Cultural Center Sponsors: Bay Area Friends of Tibet, Tibetan Association of Northern California, Chaksan-pa Tibetan Dance and Opera Company, International Committee of Lawyers for Tibet, Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) Contact: Carol Fields (415) 241-9197 347 Dolores St. Suite 206, San Francisco CA 94110 Proposes a program for the Presidio consisting of components cultivating public awareness about the unique importance and endangered status of the Tibetan culture and its high-altitude environment. A visitor center would promote understanding of Tibetan art, culture, and environment. Their plan also features residential, administrative and conferencing components. U.S.-Vietnam Foundation Sponsor: U.S.-Vietnam Foundation (USVF) Contact: A.T. Le (415) 974-6346 c/o 973 Market St. #750, San Francisco CA 94103 Establish a visitor center and programs which would promote closer relations between the United States and Vietnam. The mission of the USVF is to promote closer ties between the two nations and to assist in activities that promote future peaceful relations. WEEKEND en espanol Sponsor: WEEKEND en espanol Contact: Ronda Calef (415) 923-0754 1908 Buchanan St., San Francisco CA 94115 Relocate educational programs which promote knowledge, skills, and understanding of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking world. The current programs include private lessons, small group classes and one-day workshops for all levels, monthly conversation events, after-school intensives, exchange trips to Hispanic nations, and Total Immersion Retreats. .