Do you know the history of the land you walk on? Here’s your chance to learn some local history! Join us Friday, November 14, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM for a FREE screening of Pá’čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story, a documentary created to share local native perspectives and the history of the Riverside landmark Mt. Rubidoux and highlight how this grand mountain is a sacred Native place.

We will be closed to the public from November 21 through January 14 for the installation of our new exhibition, Out in the IE.
We will reopen on January 15 for the exhibition’s official opening.

Community Collective’s Romarick interviews CRIISC Executive Director Sabrina Gonzalez.

Step into the history and spirited artistry of Taekwondo! Join us Sunday, November 16, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM for a FREE Taekwondo workshop and showcase that traces the journey of Korea’s martial art form, from its ancient roots to its modern global influence. Guests will learn about Taekwondo’s philosophy, evolution, and techniques, then experience I live demonstration highlighting its grace, power, and discipline in action. This event offers a deeper look into the “way of the foot and fist” and the community that keeps its legacy alive.

Our Executive Director, Sabrina Gonzalez, recently spoke with KVCR about the impactful work we’re doing at CRIISC.

‘Building Our Region’s Korean Communities’ exhibition expands on the traveling Pachappa Camp exhibition created by UCR’s Young Oak Kim Center’s to include a fuller regional experience for the audience. With this exhibition, we celebrate the legacy of early Koreans in America by uncovering and preserving their stories for future generations.