In early 2021, the City of Irvine passed a resolution reaffirming Irvine's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our City and subsequently formed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee's first campaign, We Are Irvine, aims to embrace and celebrate diversity and foster an environment that is inclusive of all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking.
This web page is an arm of the We Are Irvine campaign and will be updated regularly to reflect the current and upcoming celebrations and observances of our community members and residents. For more health and human Services information, visit our We Are Irvine webpage.
| City of Irvine DE&I Events | |
| Irvine Multicultural Association | City Proclamations and Resolutions |
| Mock Village Proposal | Disability Services |
November 2024
For a description of all DEI recognitions, view our DE&I Calendar.
City of Irvine DE&I Events & Recognitions
Día de los Muertos
On Día de los Muertos, we honor and remember loved ones who have passed, celebrating their lives and the memories that live on in our hearts. In honor of the holiday, an ofrenda, a beautiful display created to honor those who are no longer with us, was displayed at the Great Park's Visitors Center. We wish you a meaningful day filled with love and cherished memories.
City Proclamations and Resolutions
Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
At it's November 12 meeting, the Irvine City Council proclaimed November 2024, as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Sikh Americans purse diverse professions and walks of life, making rich contributions to the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of the United States, serving as members of the United States Armed Forces; and making significant contributions to our to our great nation in agriculture, trucking, medicine, and technology. The City looks to further the diversity of its community and afford all residents the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared experience of Sikh Americans.
Irvine Multicultural Association
The Irvine Multicultural Association (IMA) is a program designed for Irvine's senior residents and offers educational resources and social functions for the community. IMA's mission is to promote harmony and understanding for a better, enlightened, and healthier community. The association was formed by the same group that introduced Irvine's Global Village Festival to the community over 20 years ago.
IMA's planning committee seeks to highlight a particular culture each month through programs like their International Film Series, the English Mentoring Program, and other outlets. For more information on these programs and events, see the DEI events section above, or visit their webpage.
The IMA planning committee is looking for additional members to join the committee. Ideal representatives share the mission of the association. Please see the flier below for more information.
Irvine Multicultural Association Flier
Mock Village Proposal
The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation are the original inhabitants of the lands that became the County of Orange. Archaeological evidence shows an Acjachemen presence in this region for over 10,000 years. The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation are interested in establishing a mock village in Irvine. The Irvine City Council is proposing to create a mock village, which is being advanced by Payómkawichum Kaàmalam, which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit with over thirty years of experience as a cultural advocate and cultural resource manager for the Acjachemen people.
Possible locations for such a mock village in our City could be in the Portola Springs Community Park. City staff is working to create a project to facilitate the design of the proposed mock village at Portola Springs Community Park. The mock village would resemble what the tribal members lived in and could showcase structures that the Acjachemen used as shelter. A historian and design firm would assist the City of Irvine in engagement efforts and project planning for the mock village. The Irvine City Council will continue the conversation and proposal at a future meeting.
