Native American Institute

Urban Affairs

Michigan State University

EAGLE PROGRAMMING

NAISO ACTIVITIES

AANII ACTIVITIES

AISES ACTIVITIES

NATIVE AMERICAN AND HISPANIC BUSINESS STUDENTS (NAHBS)

NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPUS RESOURCE GROUP

EAGLE Programming

EAGLE's Mission:
Increase the involvement of American Indians in all levels of University Life. Undertake a continuous plan to identify areas of need in program development and the recruitment/retention of American Indian students, faculty, administrators and staff. EAGLE also strives to educate the general public on past and present American Indian issues.

Patrick LeBeau, Co-President
Judy Ferris, Co-President
Pat Farrell, Vice President
Deborah Galvan, Treasurer

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NAISO Activities

American Indian Undergraduate Students are represented by the North American Indian Student Organization (NAISO). NAISO sponsors cultural and social programs and promotes campus-wide awareness of current issues affecting American Indian students. NAISO also provides a social support system for students through linkage with the extended Indian community in the Lansing area. The Annual Pow Wow is open to the public and attracts participants from several states and Canada.

E-Board

• Co-chairs: Bryan Newland and Nasbah Hill
• Secretary: Dana Johanson
• Treasurer: Nahtehn Sagataw
• RHA Rep.:
• Pow Wow Co-chairs: Rick Shafer and Tanya Yazzie
• Academic Assembly:
• Programming Board:
• Student Assembly:

NAISO APPLICATION FORM

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AANII Activities

The AANII Program is designed to assist American Indian students with academic and professional development at Michigan State University. AANII seeks to enhance the traditional values of American Indians by providing a nurturing learning environment that is rich in American Indian culture.
AANII will provide students the opportunity to develop emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. This cultural program is designed to help American Indian students successfully pursue a Bachelor's degree.
Finally, students will acquire skills to function effectively and contribute in an increasingly, diverse, global community.

AANII will provide:

• A network of American Indian peers which include MSU falculty, staff and administrators in addition to local American Indian community members serving as mentors.
• Skill building seminars and workshops designed to promote effective learning strategies.
• Career/major assessment counseling.
• Frequent monitoring of academic progress.
• A list of courses that will focus on the American Indian experiance.
• The opportunity to live in close proximity to the NAISO cultural room.

  AANII experience:

• American Indian courses
• American Indian professors
• Student mentors
• Tutorial services
• Field trips/conferences
• Staff/student retreats
• Monthly supper club
• Academic/life skill building seminars
• Cultural workshops

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AISES Activities

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a national, nonprofit organization which nurtures building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs, AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Native Alaskans to pursue studies in science, engineering, business and other academic arenas. The trained professionals then become technologically informed leaders within the Indian community. AISES' ultimate goal is to be a catalyst for the advancement of American Indians and Native Alaskans as they seek to become self-reliant and self-determined members of society.

AISES Officers

President: Pamela Hincka
Vice-President: Trevor Miller
Treasurer: Terra Goff
Administrative Assistant:
Professional Development Advisor: Jolee Blackbear
Advisor: Eldon Case

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