Dancing with the Ancestors: A Journey of Healing, Nature, and Indigenous Empowerment

Cassandra Stouder (Seminole and Diné) ~ Indigenous Wellness and Community Empowerment Specialist Our gathering will be a space where Indigenous wisdom shines, where stories are shared, and were we interact and experience insights and interconnectedness. Please wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Time: 1:30 pm Location: Kaufman 208 In-Person … Read more

Book Talk with Dr. Alicia Carroll

UCLA World Arts and Cultures/Dance Presents: Book Talk with Dr. Alicia Carroll Indiscipline: Reading Collaboratively Written Native American Autobiography Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 2 pm – 2:50 pm Location: Kaufman Hall 208  

Talk with Dr. Ray Huaute – Weaving in Community Voices: An Indigenous Approach to Community-Based Language Research

Several “collaborative” or “community-based” language research models have been proposed (Cameron et. al 1992, Czaykowska-Higgins 2009) in which “research on a language… is conducted for, with, and by the language-speaking community,” but where “by” usually refers to Indigenous community members who are working “in collaboration” with a non-lndigenous researcher rather than leading the research themselves. … Read more

The Arianna & Hannah Yellowthunder Scholarship for 2024-25 Academic Year

The Arianna & Hannah Yellowthunder Scholarship for 2024-25 Academic Year Eligible Students: Must be a UCLA student during the 2024-25 academic year Student must be an American Indian Studies Major, Minor or a Master’s degree student Or student must have proof of American Indian ancestry/lineal descent Undergraduate students must have 90 units or more during … Read more

Native Bruin: Past, Present, & Future – Vivian C. Garcia

  This March 2024 we are highlighting Native Bruin, Vivian C. Garcia (Cherokee), class of 2011. Vivian C. Garcia, a proud member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, is a dedicated advocate for the Native American community in Los Angeles. With ties to both Los Angeles and Oklahoma, she has devoted her career to promoting … Read more

Native Bruin: Pat, Present & Emerging -David Montoya

David Montoya

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

Native Bruin- Past, Present, & Emerging – Aiko Little

This MARCH 2023 we are highlighting Native Bruin Aiko Little (Oglala Lakota) class of 2020. Aiko Little is a Native American (Oglala Lakota) & Filipina writer, actor, and Vice Chair of the WGA’s Native American Indigenous Writer’s Committee. Aiko was recently staffed on GET IT for Amazon – an upcoming Native American series set in … Read more

Special Event: Apache Stronghold and the Historic Preservation and Archaeology Department of the San Carlos Apache Tribe

Special Event: Apache Stronghold and the Historic Preservation and Archaeology Department of the San Carlos Apache tribe join us for a special event to share their struggle to protect the sacred site of Chi’chil Biłdagoteel (Oak Flat) from the mining giant Rio Tinto/Resolution Copper. Emblematic of the struggle of Indigenous Peoples across the Americas, Apache … Read more

Native Bruin- Past, Present, & Emerging – Eric Morrison

This FEBRUARY 2023 we are highlighting Native Bruin Eric Morrison from the Tlingit tribe, the first group of native students to attend UCLA in 1968. Eric (Tlingit name Koon’esh) Morrison has served as executive director of the Salamatof Tribe in Alaska since 2017. He has also served on the National Tribal Water Council for 20 … Read more

American Indian Studies Now a Full Academic Department

After decades as a highly regarded interdepartmental program at UCLA, American Indian Studies has been elevated to a full academic department. This achievement is a tribute to the leadership and advocacy of Native American faculty, staff and students over many years. While American Indian Studies will continue its tradition of collaboration with other disciplines and … Read more