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Native Bruin: Past, Present & Future – Avory Wyatt

February 28, 2024January 25, 2024 Events, Native Bruins, News #uclaaisc #uclaNativebruin #Washoe #northernpaiute, UCLA

This January 2024 we are highlighting Native Bruin Avory Wyatt (Wašiw & Nümu) class of 2023. Avory Wyatt is Wašiw (Washo) and Numu (Northern Paiute) and a member of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. Before entering higher education, Avory grew up on the Hungry Valley Reservation which is located about thirty minutes outside of Reno, Nevada. … Read more

Native Bruin: Pat, Present & Emerging -David Montoya

February 28, 2024January 16, 2024 Native Bruins, News AISC, alumni, indigenous, native american, native bruin, Native Bruins, UCLA, UCLA AISC

This December we are highlighting Native Bruin David Montoya (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo), Class of 2009 – Juris Doctorate, Masters American Indian Studies. David Montoya is an enrolled member of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and has been serving Indian Country as an attorney and consultant for over 10 years. David graduated from UCLA School of Law’s … Read more