About the Indiana Cultural Commission
The Indiana Cultural Commission serves as a statewide advisory and engagement body focused on issues affecting underrepresented and minority communities throughout Indiana. The Commission works to promote cultural understanding, encourage collaboration between communities, and identify recommendations related to education, health, economic opportunity, housing, civil rights, and community development.
The Commission was created through the consolidation of several former cultural commissions into one unified structure supported by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. This structure allows for greater coordination, shared resources, and stronger statewide engagement while continuing representation for the communities historically served by the former commissions.
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What the Commission Does
The Indiana Cultural Commission works to:
Identify Community Needs
Study issues affecting underrepresented and minority communities.
Develop Recommendations
Support statewide recommendations and initiatives that improve opportunity and access.
Share Educational Resources
Provide information and public engagement opportunities statewide.
Encourage Collaboration
Work alongside organizations, leaders, and communities across Indiana.
Support Community Engagement
Strengthen partnerships and encourage participation throughout the state.
Promote Cultural Understanding
Encourage awareness, education, and collaboration across Indiana communities.
Commission Composition
Under HEA 1003, the Indiana Cultural Commission consists of fifteen members appointed by legislative leaders, state agencies, and the Governor. The Commission includes legislative representation, executive agency leadership, and gubernatorial appointees representing Indiana communities.
The Commission includes:
- Members of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Members of the Indiana Senate
- State agency representatives
- The Director of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission or designee
- Governor-appointed community representatives
Governor-appointed members represent:
- The Black community
- Hispanic & Latino communities
- Women
- Native American Indian communities