California Institute for Community Art Nature

The California Institute for Community, Art & Nature (California I CAN) is a small, non-profit organization based in Berkeley, California. With a staff of three, the organization focuses on community-based programs designed to inspire a more sustainable and joyful way of life. California I CAN's core programs center around three key areas. They work with native Californian communities on issues of political and cultural sovereignty, aiming to support their self-determination and cultural preservation. They also strive to uphold Berkeley's reputation as a hub of cultural and social innovation, fostering creativity and progressive ideas. Finally, they explore the interconnectedness of nature, place, and art, recognizing their power to enrich the social imagination. At the heart of California I CAN's work is a deep appreciation for beauty and a desire to share it with others. This appreciation is interwoven with a commitment to joy, playfulness, generosity, community engagement, and the transformative potential of beauty. These values permeate all aspects of their operations. For more information about California I CAN, please visit their website at californiaican.org. As a sponsored project of Earth Island Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit, donations to California I CAN are tax-deductible.