In early 2021, the City of Irvine passed a resolution reaffirming Irvine's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our City and subsequently formed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee's first campaign, We Are Irvine, aims to embrace and celebrate diversity and foster an environment that is inclusive of all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking.
This web page is an arm of the We Are Irvine campaign and will be updated regularly to reflect the current and upcoming celebrations and observances of our community members and residents. For more health and human Services information, visit our We Are Irvine webpage.
| City of Irvine DE&I Events | |
| Irvine Multicultural Association | City Proclamations and Resolutions |
| Mock Village Proposal | Disability Services |
April 2026
For a description of all DEI recognitions, view our DE&I Calendar.
City of Irvine DE&I Events & Recognitions
Municipal Equality Index
The City of Irvine has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion, earning a perfect score of 100 — and 15 bonus points — on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). This marks the fourth consecutive year Irvine has received a perfect score on the prestigious Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating, a key benchmark assessing how extensively cities have embraced LGBTQ+ inclusivity within their laws, policies, and services. The 2025 MEI examined 506 cities based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the City leadership's public position on LGBTQ+ equality. To learn more, read the press release.
Proclamations and Resolutions
Check back for April Proclamations and Resolutions.
Irvine Multicultural Association
The Irvine Multicultural Association (IMA) is a program designed for Irvine's senior residents and offers educational resources and social functions for the community. IMA's mission is to promote harmony and understanding for a better, enlightened, and healthier community. The association was formed by the same group that introduced Irvine's Global Village Festival to the community over 20 years ago.
IMA's planning committee seeks to highlight a particular culture each month through programs like their International Film Series, the English Mentoring Program, and other outlets. For more information on these programs and events, see the DEI events section above, or visit their webpage.
The IMA planning committee is looking for additional members to join the committee. Ideal representatives share the mission of the association. Please see the flier below for more information.
Irvine Multicultural Association Flier
Mock Village Proposal
The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation are the original inhabitants of the lands that became the County of Orange. Archaeological evidence shows an Acjachemen presence in this region for over 10,000 years. The Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation are interested in establishing a mock village in Irvine. The Irvine City Council is proposing to create a mock village, which is being advanced by Payómkawichum Kaàmalam, which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit with over thirty years of experience as a cultural advocate and cultural resource manager for the Acjachemen people.
Possible locations for such a mock village in our City could be in the Portola Springs Community Park. City staff is working to create a project to facilitate the design of the proposed mock village at Portola Springs Community Park. The mock village would resemble what the tribal members lived in and could showcase structures that the Acjachemen used as shelter. A historian and design firm would assist the City of Irvine in engagement efforts and project planning for the mock village. The Irvine City Council will continue the conversation and proposal at a future meeting.
Early November 2025, City leaders had the privilege of presenting certificates of recognition to representatives from the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation and the Gabrieliño Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation for their partnership in developing the guiding framework for the forthcoming interpretive garden at Portola Springs. Their insight, traditions, and perspectives are essential in helping ensure this space respectfully reflects the story of the people who first called this land home.
View photos from the recognition event:
Gabrieliño Band of Mission Indians Kizh Nation
Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation
Disability Services
To learn more about the City of Irvine's Disability Services, visit cityofirvine.org/disabilityservices.