CSULB Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is proud to celebrate Native American Heritage Month from November 1 to November 30. This month of recognition aims to celebrate and honor the voices and stories of Native American communities across The Beach.
Throughout the month, CSULB will share resources and host engaging events to bring our community together as we appreciate the contributions and significance of Native American communities.
The Division of Academic Affairs is committed to inclusive excellence and the success of all diverse students, staff, and faculty. As such, we support academic programs, curriculum, and professional development initiatives that promote the holistic success of our students and recognizes their unique value and experiences.
It is important to remain aware of our university’s geographical location and the rich history associated with our campus. CSULB is located on the sacred site of Puvungna. We acknowledge that we are on the land of the Tongva/Gabrieleño and the Acjachemen/Juaneño Nations who have lived and continue to live here. We recognize the Tongva/Acjachemen Nations and their spiritual connection as the first stewards and the traditional caretakers of this land. We thank them for their strength, perseverance, and resistance.
Native American Programs and Resources to Know:
American Indian Faculty & Staff Association (AI-FSA) - The American Indian Faculty and Staff Association aims to provide visibility, support, advocacy, and community building for American Indians at CSULB. AI-FSA aims to promote recruitment, retention, professional development, and the advancement of faculty and staff at the university, thereby, upholding principles of educational equity and empowerment of all members of the American Indian community at CSULB. AI-FSA supports the work of CSULB’s NAGPRA Committee, and community building within CSULB and the larger American Indian community.
American Indian Student Council (AISC) - The council is open to any currently enrolled student who is interested in American Indian cultures. The council hosts and co-sponsors the Annual CSULB POW WOW and AILOTT, an education conference. In addition, the council hosts several smaller events year-round and its members serve on University committees to represent American Indian students' views and issues. The Council meets on a weekly basis at the Puvungna Student Cultural Resource Center located at the University Student Union, Room 310 (USU-3310).
Office of Tribal Relations - Housed in the Division of University Relations and Development (URD), the Office of Tribal Relations establishes a comprehensive approach for Native Tribal governments and communities to facilitate a sense of belonging in higher education. Offering central coordination, oversight, and subject-matter expertise for university compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations as it relates to Native American cultural, historic and graves preservation, protection and applicable repatriation.
Puvungna Resource Center - The Puvungna Resource Center serves to create an atmosphere of special support, cultural enrichment, academic retention, and most importantly, a sense of community for Native American/American Indian students. The center operates to provide academic and cultural resources for the CSULB campus community.
Native American Heritage Month Events:
Nov 4 - Installation/Teach-In: The CA Genocide Flag Project
Nov 6 - Dia de los Muertos
Nov 7 - Native American Heritage Month Celebration
Nov 13 - Career Insights for Native American Students
Nov 14 - Powwow 101: Social Dance Workshop
Nov 18 - Beading Workshop
