News & Events
November is National American Indian Heritage Month
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American Indian Studies Department Newsletter
Our newsletter is published once or twice yearly, and contains
news and information about recent and upcoming events and activities.
Recent issues:
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us at 619-594-6991, or send an e-mail message to slombard@mail.sdsu.edu.
American Indian Graduation Ceremony
In conjunction with SDSU’s 106th Annual Commencement Ceremonies
in May, the Department held an evening award ceremony for its graduating
minors and the university’s Native American graduating students.
The celebration was held on Friday, May 20, at the Tula Community
Center.
Honorees included:
- Elvina Charley (Diné/Navajo), Master of Arts in Education
with a Concentration in Counseling
- Cynthia Lucia, Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts with an Emphasis
in Painting; Double Minor in American Indian Studies and Art
History
- Christina Madriles-Licona (Mexican and Apache), Bachelor of
Arts in Social Work; Minor in American Indian Studies
- Robert Mesa (Jamul Indian Village/Kumeyaay), Bachelor of Science
in Finance
- Geneva Mojado, (Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians), Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice Administration;, Minor in American
Indian Studies
- Lorna-Marie Phillips (Tohono O’Odam Nation), Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
- Anna Prochter, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
with a Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications;
Minor in American Indian Studies
- Crystal Roberts (Western Tsalagi/Lahkota), Masters in Public
Health with a Specialization in Epidemiology
- Brent Toadlena (Diné), Master of Science in School Counseling
- Veronica Whitehorse (Diné/Navajo), Bachelor of Science
in Nursing; Minor in American Indian Studies
Margaret Field
presided at the ceremony, and each graduate had the opportunity
to convey thanks and greetings to their family
and friends. An honoring dance concluding the evening.
Congratulations to all the graduates on their remarkable achievement!
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Native Speaker Series
We recently concluded the 2005 Native Speaker Series, which was
held at Viejas Tribal Hall on Thursday evenings, April 14-May 5.
The series was presented by the Viejas Education Center, the Cross
Cultural Studies Department at Grossmont College, and the American
Indian Studies Department at San Diego State University.
Presentations included:
- Brandie Taylor, Vice-Chairperson, Santa Ysabel Band Native
Woman as Tribal Leaders: Dealing with issues of tribal women
today and how historically they have been at the forefront
of
tribal leadership.
- Anthony Pico, Viejas Tribal Chairman Indian Sovereignty: Dealing
with issues and threats to our sovereignty today.
- Joseph Red Bear: Native American Spirituality and the Native
American Church: Spoke on Native Spirituality, the oral tradition
and story
telling,
as well as the beliefs, practices and tradition of the Native
American Church.
- Randy Edmunds
The Indian Urban Experience: Presented a history of how many
Native Americans found themselves in the urban areas. Spoke
about relocation
programs, coping in the urban area and the forming of urban
organizations to provide services for Urban Indians
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American Indian Studies First Nations Studies Exchange Program
The Department has established an exchange program with the University
of British Columbia. It is open to all students affiliated with
the SDSU Department of American Indian Studies, who have taken
at least one year of coursework and are in good academic standing
(GPA of 2.5 or higher).
UBC offers many courses of interest to American Indian scholars,
including many courses on First Nations law, art, environmental
management, languages, and more. We hope SDSU students will take
advantage of this wonderful opportunity to experience First Nations
cultures firsthand.
SDSU Financial Aid programs are available to all qualified students,
so apply early! All SDSU Financial Aid matters are coordinated
by Ms. Angie Caruso in the SDSU Office of Financial Aid, SSW 3605.
Please note that participants in this exchange program must still
pay SDSU tuition.
Participating students will also be responsible for making their
own arrangements with the University of British Columbia Housing
Office. Do not delay, as student housing is at a premium.
For more information, contact the department at 619-594-6991.
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