Programs and Events

Native Boarding Schools: The Reality
April 27
5-6:30 p.m.
Zoom
Featuring Christine McCleave, from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.

1st Native & Indigenous Research Symposium - Day 2
April 24
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Zoom
A replay of Dr. Murdocks keynote, new student presentations and a replay of presentations from day 1!

1st Native & Indigenous Research Symposium - Day 1
April 23
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Zoom
Our keynote speaker, Dr. Esme Murdock, will be sharing space with us April 23, 2021 for the 1st Native & Indigenous Research Symposium. Dr. Esme Murdock is an Assistant Professor in the American Indian Studies department at San Diego State. The whole program includes artist showcases and student presentations after the keynote!

Kumeyaay Land Defenders Panel
April 22
Noon
Zoom
Kumeyaay Land Defenders: The round table will feature SDSU Tribal Liaison and Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies Jacob Alvarado Waipuk (San Pasqual Kumeyaay), Jamie LaBrake (Sycuan Kumeyaay), and SDSU Student Martha Rodriguez (Baja Kumeyaay), and other Land Defenders. Topics of discussion include why #LandBack is a vital heuristic for our understanding of environmental justice, how Indigenous leadership is central to the environmental history and futures in the context of climate change, and what roles allies or accomplices can play in supporting Indigenous sovereignty as constitutive of past, present, and futures of environmental justice.

Skiing at the Center of the Spider's Web: Indigenous Land Stewardship & Outdoor Sport
February 11
1 p.m.
Zoom
A conversation with Connor Ryan, Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta Professional Athlete for Patagonia, Salmon Freeskiing, & Native Outdoors.

Film Screening of "Blood Memory" & Decolonizing Social Work/ICWA Training
December 4
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Zoom

Blood Memory Documentary Film and discussion of the detrimental impact removal of Indian children through adoption has had on Native families and communities. How tribal communities are coming together for healing. Learn about ICWA and best practices with for working with Tribal families, especially our role and responsibility to ensure Native families are protected.

Native Athletes Panel
December 3
4 p.m.
Join the NRC as we have a conversation with Native Athletes about their lives and the sports they've played! With special guest speakers Isaiah Thompson, Kenny Redner and Shiloh Lebeau.

Dr. Peter Nelson, Final Lecture at San Diego State
December 2
3 p.m.
Zoom
The Community Check-Ins are a place where communication about various topics are welcomed and encouraged. The participants can listen and learn from one another, and everyone's voice is respected and appreciated.

Native Educators, Counselors, and Psychologists: Indigenizing Education for Native Youth
November 23
4 p.m.
Zoom
Hear about the experiences of SDSU's Native American scholar educators on the SHPA Project!

Native Graduation 2019-2020
November 20
5 p.m.
Zoom
Join us as we celebrate and honor the December 2019 and May 2020 Native American Graduates!

NRC FAFSA Workshop
November 20
Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom
Adolfo Garcia along with Scott Aziz from the SDSU Office of Financial Aid gave a presentation on the FASFA application as well as to how the funds were disbursed. This was followed by Haley Moore from the SDSU Native Resource Center who presented on specific Tribal scholarships offered to Native American and Indigenous students.

Transformation of the Ecosystem
November 19
4-5 p.m.
Zoom
Listen to Mike Connolly (Kumeyaay) as he discusses the impacts of the Mission at San Diego and the expansion along the coastal zone has had on the ecosystem.

Getting into Grad School
November 18
5-6:30 p.m.
Zoom
Learn a little bit about how to find graduate programs you might be interested. Hear about the masters programs in social work, psychology, counseling, educational leadership and ethnic studies.

Indigenous in the Performing Arts: Native Script Writing
November 17
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Zoom
Listen in on a conversation regarding the experiences of Indigenous folks in the Performing Arts. Dillon Chitto (Mississippi Choctaw, Laguna and Isleta Pueblo) will discuss script writing as a method to have Native stories and traditions in the eyes of the public. This event is lead by the American Indian Studies Department and Dr. David Kamper.

Meet SDSU's Native Community: College Preview Day
November 13
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Zoom
An open event for anyone interest in San Diego State University! Connect with SDSU students, faculty and staff and learn about the application, financial aid and support programs available.

Day of the Dead: Critical Reflections on Indigenous Traditions
November 2
5-6 p.m.
Zoom
Join the NRC and Campus Partners as we kick off a month long celebration of Native and Indigenous People. Hear some exciting news about the NRC and learn about the different events we have going on throughout the month of November!

Native American Heritage Month Kick-Off Event
November 2
3-4:30 p.m.
Zoom
Join the NRC and Campus Partners as we kick off a month long celebration of Native and Indigenous People. Hear some exciting news about the NRC and learn about the different events we have going on throughout the month of November!

Conversations on Kumeyaay Against the Border Wall
October 16
As part of Indigenous Peoples' Day: Week of Action, the NRC hosted a discussion centering the Kumeyaay protest against the construction of the border wall. The construction is a violation of tribal sovereignty rights and desecrating sacred land. Members of the Kumeyaay Nation will share their experiences and acts of resistance against the wall. Learn how you can support and be an ally in this informational session centering the voices of Indigenous People.

No More Stolen Sisters (MMIW)
October 15
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women awareness and how to combat violence against Indigenous women. Lead by NRC Program Assistants, Susie Gallo and Haley Moore and special guest presenters Shurene Premo, Whitney Baugher and keynote speaker Jordan Marie Daniel.

Disrupting "Dia de la Raza": Indigenous Oaxacan Transnational Resistance
October 14
A conversation on Indigenous Oaxacans and their experiences navigating Latinidad and Indigeneity. Lead by Dr. Kovats-Sanchez, American Indian Studies and Elybeth Alcantar, Native Resource Center

Indigenous Peoples' Day: NRC Week of Action Kick-off
October 12
Teach-in on the origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day and a virtual art show. Featuring Professor Lynch, American Indian Studies and Indigenous artist

CA Native American Day
September 25
Sept 25th recognizes California Native American Day. Click this link to view a discussion focused on spotlighting the Indigenous causes taking place right now in San Diego County. Find our how Indigenous people are fighting continued oppression and acts of colonization through illegal "border walls," desecration of sacred land, and the mental health, drug overdose and astronomical suspension rates of Native youth. We were joined by guest speakers Bobby Wallace, Chairwoman Angela Elliot-Santos, and Ami Admire.

Kumeyaay New Year
September 23
On Sept 23rd, the NRC was joined by Jacob and Chris Alvarado Waipuk to discuss the Kumeyaay creation story and explain why the New Year is important to Kumeyaay people. Click here to view the recorded discussion!