Canadians From the mid-to-late 19th century, many Canadians, reacting to economic change, stagnation, and depression in their homeland, migrated southward to… Read More »Canadians
John Caven (Apr. 12, 1824-Mar. 9, 1905). Born near McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Caven attended a primitive log school. He worked as a laborer… Read More »John Caven
Celtic Motion Celtic Motion Irish Dance Ensemble is an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit organization of adults dedicated to the enjoyment, perfection, and performance of… Read More »Celtic Motion
Center for Victim and Human Rights The Center for Victim and Human Rights (CVHR) is a nonprofit legal services organization focused on providing legal representation to… Read More »Center for Victim and Human Rights
Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Legacy Fund, now the Hamilton County Community Fund, established the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) in 1997. The… Read More »Central Indiana Community Foundation
Charter Schools In 2001, Indiana became the 37th state to enact charter school legislation. The Indiana law allows alternative routes for transition… Read More »Charter Schools
Ko Kuei Chen (Feb. 26, 1898-Dec. 12, 1988). A native of Shanghai, China, Chen came to the United States after graduating from Tsing… Read More »Ko Kuei Chen
Chinese Few Chinese immigrants settled in Indianapolis until the late 20th century. The federal Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the… Read More »Chinese
Community Centers The history of Indianapolis community centers is rich and varied, some having their beginnings in local initiatives, others resulting from… Read More »Community Centers
Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis Established in 2002, the Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis represents the government of Mexico to local, state, and federal authorities.… Read More »Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis
