American Indian Heritage Local Hero: Christine Antone, Tohono O'Odham

Christine is a mother, grandmother, auntie and sister to many American Indians in San Francisco. She is a big advocate in the community for services, childcare, housing, mental health and drug abuse supportive services for all people in San Francisco. Christine volunteers tirelessly at all Friendship house and Native American Center events and that she volunteered for San Francisco Unified School District at George Moscone Elementary School and the Indian Education Program, Title VII, S.F. Also, that she is an advocate for youth services for our community. Christine is passionate about advocating for American Indian families to be treated with respect.