Founders of the American Indian Women's Service League meet in 1960.“Founded in 1958 in Seattle, the American Indian Women's Service League (AIWSL) was the first organization in Seattle dedicated towards tackling the problems of urban Indians. It raised public consciousness of important urban Indian issues, brought Indian cultural traditions to the city, built a sense of community among Seattle Indians, and started an expansive network of essential social service organizations dedicated to helping urban Indians.” From Karen Smith, “American Indian Women's Service League: Raising the Cause of Urban Indians, 1958-71”