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2024

  • March
    landalakes

    Two-Spirit Storytelling with Landa Lakes

    Landa Lakes will be visiting CSUSM this week from 3/7-3/10, 2024, with Two-Spririt Storytelling, a Q&A session, and a weekend intensive.

    Two Spirit Storytelling
      • March 7, 2024
      • 7:30pm
      • Arts 111
    Artist Q&A
      • March 8,2024
      • 12pm
      • CCC- USU 3400
    Weekend Intensive
      • March 9 & 10, 2024
      • 10:00am-6:00pm
      • Arts 101

    allourrelatives

    CSUSM University Library 's Context Exhibit Series: All Our Relatives by Monica Zavala

    CICSC Project Coordinator Monica Zavala's newesr art show 'Wee ‘Eyoohiinkem (Tongva), "All Our Relatives." will open as the CSUSM University Library's Context Exhibit Series for the Spring semester.

    • Art Reception
      • March 14, 2024
      • 6:00pm-8:00pm
      • Kellogg 5400 Reading Room, 5th Floor
    • Art can be viewed on the 3rd floor of the Kellogg Library until May 19, 2024
  • April
    Poster for the 2nd Annual American Indian Studies Research Symposium

    2nd Annual American Indian Studies Research Symposium

  • May
    Graduation Honoring Ceremony Invitation Poster

    2024 American Indian Graduate Honoring Ceremony

    Come out and celebrate the Class of 2024 American Indian Graduates!

    • May 17, 2024
    • SBSB Courtyard

2023

  • May

    Group picture of American Indian graduates and faculty in their caps, gowns, and stoles, standing together outside in a green landscape of grass with trees and small hills in the background

    2023 American Indian Graduate Honoring Ceremony

  • September
    CAIday

    California Indian Day

    Join us as we celebrate California Indian Day with some traditional California Indian snacks. Our American Indian Student Alliance will be passing out Acorn Bites and Chia Lemonade
    AIS and CICSC

    • September 19th
    • 12-1PM
    • USU Courtyard

    openhouse

    CICSC Open House

    Discover the CICSC and AIS. Join us and explore our mission and activities!
    RSVP to AIS@csusm.edu 

    • September 19th
    • 5-6PM
    • SBSB 1118 & SBSB Courtyard
  • October

    hands being held with traditional indigenous fashion being shown

    Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Week

    Cultural Tabling

    October 9th
    12-1PM 
    USU Plaza

    Powwow Dance Exhibition

    October 10th
    12-1PM
    USU Plaza

    Student Org Market

    October 12th
    12-1PM
    USU Plaza


    ribbon

    Ribbon Skirt Workshop

    with Mejaumi Rosales

    Join us for a crafting experience where our skilled instructor will guide you step by step in creating your very own ribbon shirt or skirt.

    Register to attend.

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and leave with a one-of-a-kind cretion that you can proudly call your own!

    • October 16th and 17th 
    • 11am - 2 pm
    • SBSB 1118 (CICSC)
  • November
    November Calender

    Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

    Events run November 1-30th.


    Native America screening flyer with magenta background, an image of the official PBS Native America poster and information about the event

    Special Premiere Screening of...

    Native America Season 2: Episode 3- Women Rule

    The event will take place on November 1st at 6pm at the CSUSM USU Ballroom! There will be a Q&A with Q&A w/Arigon Starr (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma), Ruth Buffalo(Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation), Betty Osceola (Miccosukee Tribe), Jennifer Johns (Diné), Paige Bethmann (Mohawk/Oneida) followed by a reception.


    storytelling

    Storytelling with Dr. Stan Rodriguez

    We're throwing a fantastic night just for you! Enjoy delicious snacks, piping hot drinks, and the captivating allure of traditional Kumeyaay stories. See you there!

    All are welcome!

    • November 7th, 2023
    • 5:30-7:30PM
    • Serenity Circle

    bingo

    Kumeyaay Bingo Night

    With Miss Kumeyaay

    Come play bingo while learning some Kumeyaay language.
    Snacks, drinks, prizes!

    • November 9th, 2023
    • 5-7PM
    • SBSB Courtyard

    paint night

    Tukwut Paint Night

    Come out and choose of of the design templates to paint! All supplies are provided!

    • November 14th, 2023
    • 5-7PM
    • SBSB Courtyard

    gourd workshop

    Gourd Ornament Workshop

    Come and decorate a mini gourd for the holiday season! All supplies provided!

    • November 28, 2023
    • 12-1PM
    • SBSB Courtyard

    nativebasketball

    Native American Heritage Night Basketball Game

    Come to the first annual Native Heritage Night Basketball Game! There will be special halftime performances by Bird Singers and Dancers during the Women's and Men's games.

    • November 30, 2023
    • The Sports Center, CSUSM

2022

  • February
    Exterminate All The Brutes, HBO 4-Part Documentary Poster with an image of a white human skull with black images of the earth's continents on the top of the skull
    Virtual Screening of Raoul Peck’s HBO Docuseries

    Exterminate All the Brutes, Episode One

  • April
    California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) 2022 Poster with the CAIIFF in four different Andy Warhol-inspired color versions

    2022 California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival


    Group of AISA students standing in a line across a stage at the awards ceremony after having accepted their award (a small glass trophy being held by a student toward the left side of the stage)

    American Indian Student Alliance: Student Organization of the Year 

    For the 2021/2022 academic year, the American Indian Student Alliance was awarded Student Organization of the Year out of the 129 student organizations that exist at California State University San Marcos...All members were invited to attend the event held Thursday, April 7, 2022, where we connected with other award nominees and had the opportunity to chat with campus leadership. We are honored that our community events, fundraising eforts and campus recruitment were recognized and set the standard for other organizations to follow in the years to come. - CICSC Newsletter 2021-22

  • May
    Our Existence Is Our Resistance Exhibit Poster with artwork depicting five Native American bird dancers
    Eric Tippeconnic's Exhibit,

    "Our Existence Is Our Resistance"

    Through his collaboration with the CSUSM Library to produce work for their annual Context Exhibit Series, Tippeconnic, who is Comanche, decided to pay tribute to the land and the people of Southern California. His art displays an appreciation and recognition for the local tribal communities and their traditions. With his vibrant use of colors and distinct style you are not only seeing the work, but rather you are immersed in the songs and stories of these bird singers and bird dancers.

    With such a prestigious reputation that precedes him, we are honored to have Tippeconnic as a colleague, mentor and member of our AIS family here at the California State University San Marcos. We are grateful for the opportunities he has brought to our campus and specifically those he has afforded to our students. In his desire to include our American Indian students for this exhibit, Tippeconnic has surpassed the standard for what it means to engage his community. His exhibit, Our Existence is Our Resistance, will be on display through Summer 2022 in Kellogg Library on the third floor.


    Group picture of 2022 American Indian graduates and faculty in their caps, gowns, and stoles

    2022 American Indian Graduation Honoring Ceremony


2021

  • May

    Group picture of American Indian graduates in their capa, gowns, and stoles,smiling and raising one fist

    2021 American Indian Graduation Honoring Ceremony

    Also Honoring Class of 2020 Graduates!
  • September
    Orange Shirt Day graphic with the outline of a black circle containing a black illustration of an Indigenous girl standing in front of a four-petaled flower that fills the circle; there is a flock of birds flying across the graphic from the lower left side to upper right side and there are the words, "Every Child Matters" in the top petal of the flower

    Orange Shirt Day

    September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation also referred to as Orange Shirt Day. The day is intended to raise awareness and honor the stolen children and Survivors of violent carceral institutions aka residential schools, their families and communities. The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th is an opportunity for a global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools and Boarding Schools. 

  • November
    Flyer for the 10-Year CICSC Anniversary Reception Invitation

    10-Year CICSC Anniversary Reception 

    On November 17, 2021, the CICSC held its 10-year anniversary reception and in attendance were CSUSM President Neufeldt, faculty, staff, students, tribal community members and steering committee members. Dr. Joely Proudft, CICSC Director, said a few words about the accomplishments of the CICSC since opening its doors in 2011. Bird singers closed out the reception with a few bird songs. - CICSC Newsletter 2021-22


    People sitting in a circle of black folding chairs placed on the grass around Dr. Stan Rodriguez as he stands in the center of the circle against the black nighttime sky

    Storytelling Under the Stars with Dr. Stan Rodriguez


    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS Presents THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

    The Thanksgiving Play by LarissaHorse

    Written by Larissa FastHorse | Directed by Michael Garcia | Co-sponsored by the CICSC

    Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Larissa FastHorse's wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally "woke" teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.

    OPENING NIGHT NOVEMBER 17TH
    CICSC 10 Year Anniversary Reception
    6 PM I SBSB 1118 & Courtyard

    CLOSING NIGHT NOVEMBER 20TH
    Closing Night Reception
    6 PM I ARTS 111 Lobby
    Immediately following the performance, Q&A with Kenny Ramos (Kumeyaay), Executive Executive Director of the CICSC California Indian Performing Arts Collaborative


2020

  • February
    California American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) 2020 Poster with artwork depicting the outlines of Indigenous people standing in a clearing between trees, looking out at a night sky with Hollywood searchlights streaming up and projecting the CAIIFF logo in the stars

    2020 California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival

  • June
    Black Lives Matter solidarity statement with the CICSC and American Indian Studies logos, as well as a graphic with the words, BLACK LIVES MATTER, written in an Indigenous language with the English translation displayed underneath in parentheses

    American Indian Studies Department at CSUSM and the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center Stand In Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

    The American Indian Studies Department at CSUSM and the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center lock arms in solidarity with BLACK LIVES MATTER and all Black people within and outside our institution against the ongoing inflicting of systematic inequities wrought by the twin historical processes of colonialism and slavery.

    The California State University system is the largest University system in the nation and we know a better world is possible. AlS and CICSC is committed to continuing our efforts to diversify the curriculum systemwide, but more importantly we must continue to demand resources to support our students and programs. We stress that this can best be accomplished through the cluster hiring of faculty of color who represent those communities most impacted by 500 years of physical and structural violence in the U.S. Our diverse student bodies need to see themselves reflected in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to teach, administer, and lead our institutions into a transformed future.

    We uplift BLACK LIVES MATTER and the movement for structural and systemic transformation. We reaffirm our commitment to work tirelessly side by side with our Black brothers and sisters in our shared project to abolish white supremacy, settler colonialism and heteropatriarchy.

  • September
    Gather film screening flyer
    To Celebrate California Indian Day, California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival Presents an Exclusive Virtual Screening of...

    Gather

    Let's GATHER today today for an exclusive free screening of Gather tonight at 6pm followed by panel discussion with Director Sanjay Rawal, Nephi Craig (@nephi.craig), Twila Cassadore (@tcassadore), Sammy Gensaw (@sammyGensaw), with performance by Raye Zaragoza and special message from Jason Momoa.

  • October
    Indigenize Your Diet: Let's Cook Together Event
    Celebrate Indigenous People's day with us!

    Indigenize Your Diet: Let's Cook Together!


    Dragons and Snakes with Dr. Tippeconnic
    The Cross Cultural Center presents: Academe & Me

    Dragons & Snakes with Dr. Eric Tippeconnic

  • November
    “Cahuilla Bird Dancer" by Professor Eric Tippeconnic. Image of a Cahuilla woman wearing a purple dress and shown in the movement of dancing.

    American Indian Studies Professor Eric Tippeconnic Honored as a CHABSS Voices “Borders, Boundaries & Colonization” Winner

    The CHABSS Dean’s Pick (Faculty Winner) was “Cahuilla Bird Dancer,” submitted by American Indian Studies Professor Eric Tippeconnic. - The Cougar Chronicle, California State University San Marcos

      • Artwork Image - “Cahuilla Bird Dancer” by Professor Eric Tippeconnic

    Rock Your Mocs poster with the CICSC logo and eight pictures of people's feet in all different types and colors of moccasins

    Rock Your Mocs

    November 15 - 21 #RockYourMocs #RockYourMocs2020


2019

  • January
    Sharice Davids, Mary Ann Martin Andreas, Debra Haaland, and Dr. Joely Proudfit standing together in front of a backdrop that states, "Indian Country Honors the First Native American Women in Congress Hosted by the Congressional Native American Caucus, Debra Haaland & Sharice Davids"

    Swearing In of Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids into Congress

    Mary Ann Martin Andreas, Morongo Tribal Council, and Dr. Joely Proudfit, Luiseño, attended the Swearing-In Ceremony of Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids into Congress. 

  • February
    CICSC Logo

    Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis Visits the CICSC

  • April
    Flyer with a picture of Dina Gilio-Whitaker, the date April 23, and a description of the book

    "As Long As Grass Grows" Book Signing

    Dina Gilio-Whitaker, Professor in American Indian Studies at Cal State University San Marcos, is scheduled to lecture and sign her latest book "As Long As Grass Grows." 

    About The Book: The story of Native peoples' resistance to environmental injustice and a call for environmentalists to learn from the Indigenous community's rich history of activism. Through the unique lens of "Indigenized environmental justice," Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker explores the fraught history of struggles for food and water security, and protection of sacred sites, while highlighting the important leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long resistance to government and corporate incursions.

  • May
    Graduate Rachelle Peterson in her cap and gown at graduation, wearing a multicolored pendleton stole and holding the feather on her graduation cap above her bowed head

    2019 American Indian Graduate Honoring Ceremony

    Congratulations to our 2019 American Indian Graduates. 
    Rachelle Pederson (Soboba), first AIS graduate, kicked off the entire graduation. One graduation down several more to go. Emily Ramirez received her MA in History! Nick Lozano received BA in Arts & Technology. We are also all so very proud of Conner Whitten from Pechanga who received CSUSM highest academic achievement: President's Outstanding Graduate. Super proud of them all!

  • August
    Flyer for American Indian Education for All Conference: CALL TO ACTION

    2019 American Indian Education for All Conference: CALL TO ACTION

    Engage in dynamic professional learning around building more culturally responsive systems, schools, and classrooms in the 2nd annual American Indian Education for All Conference. Join teams of preschool, K-12, college and university teachers, counselors and administrators at this one-day event from the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) at Cal State San Marcos in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The theme for the American Indian Education for All Conference is Call to Action. It is led by Drs. Joely Proudfit (CICSC), Olympia Kyriakidis (SDCOE), Linda Sue Warner(CICSO, and Jag Lathan (SCOE).

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER & BOOK SIGNING: Dr. Debbie Reese (Nambe Owingeh), Founder, American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL)

    From the CICSC Facebook: We were thrilled that Debbie Reese did her first book signing with us. Thank you to our partners and speakers. We had great discussions and ideas for call to action in American Indian education.

  • October
    THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY TEACH-IN Flyer with the following information: Tuesday October 15, Join with K-12 Teachers Nationwide to Honor Indigenous History and Presence through the TeachRock RUMBLE Curriculum

    The Indigenous Peoples Day Teach-In

    Hear Indigenous History, Honor Indigenous Presence!

    TeachRock in partnership with Rezolution Pictures, The California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) and National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is pleased to announce The Indigenous Peoples Day Teach-In scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

    Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, and it asks all Americans to reconsider the history of their country from that perspective. The TeachRock RUMBLE lesson plans bring Indigenous Peoples Day to life in the classroom through music and video from the documentary RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World, helping teachers introduce students of all ages to Native American history, perspectives, and issues. - Event Press Release


    Dr. Joely Proudfit standing outside with other staff and with American Indian graduates wearing pendleton stoles. On top of this image are graphics that include the CICSC logo and the words, "Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!"

    2019 Indigenous Peoples' Day


2018

  • January
    Flyer for Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-Friendly PL280

    PL-280 Course at Riverside  Sheriffs' Association

    PL280: Understanding Tribal Jurisdiction Two-Day Class scheduled for January 29-30, 2018 at Riverside Sheriff's Association. 

  • March
    Grow Our Own Professional Development Project for American Indian Teachers & School Administrators, ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION MARCH 15 & 22 | 12PM-1PM (PST). Flyer has the Pala Band of Mission Indians and CICSC logos as well as an image of Dr. Proudfit teaching in a small lecture hall.
    Informational Sessions For The...

    Grow Our Own Professional Development Project for American Indian Teachers & School Administrators

    Pala Band of Mission Indians in partnership with California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center seeks 12 Native American students for the Grow Our Own Professional Development Project for American Indian Teachers and School Administrators funded by a grant from the US Department of Education - Office of Indian Education. 

    12 Native American Teacher/ Administrator Full-time Students attending CSU San Marcos will be awarded
    • 100% tuition/ fees paid
    • $500/month living stipend
    • Computer or Laptop
    • Professional Development Support
    • Job Placement

  • April
    Group of parents, students, and staff standing outside in a courtyard in front of a university building

    CSUSM Discovery Day

    What a great Saturday we had at CSUSM Discovery Day! Teaching students about the American Indian Studies and Resources they are able to obtain. 

    Discover CSUSM is a perfect opportunity for prospective and newly admitted students, families, and anyone interested in learning about CSUSM to see the campus up close, explore our academic colleges and programs, talk with current students about their own experiences and see why Cal State San Marcos is the premier university of the region.


    Screening of Marathon for Justice Poster with large, capitalized text against a background of an orange sky above the blue outlines of mountains

    Screening of Marathon for Justice: An Environmental Justice Movie


    12th Annual Dream The Impossible Youth Conference Flyer

    12th Annual Dream The Impossible Youth Conference For Middle and High School Native American Students April 21, 2018

    Workshop Topics: Culture, Health Careers, Tribal Government, Music Industry, Art, MMA and Physical Health, Collegiate Athletics


    Event Flyer with information and two images in circles - one handpainted image of a Native American woman in traditional dress, and one image of the Wind River movie poster starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner

    People standing together behind a painting of a Native woman wearing red and holding both of her hands out, palms forward. The people who are standing have serious expressions and are also holding their hands out, palms forward, just like the woman in the painting.

    CSUSM American Indian Student Alliance and California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival Presents

    Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day

    Join Us for an Action at the ASU Lawn, a Live Painting with Dr. Eric Tippeconnic (Comanche), and a Call to Action for the MMIW Movement And Special Screening of the Film Wind River at 6 pm with Special Guest Dr. Juana Majel Dixon (Luiseño, Pauma Traditional Legislative Council)

    Thank you to all of those that attended and made this event a successful one!


    Flyer for Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-Friendly PL280

    PL-280 Course at Riverside  Sheriffs' Association

    Understanding Tribal Jurisdiction Two-Day Class - April 2018

  • May
    Group of American Indian graduates standing in a horizontal line wearing graduation stoles over their clothes, smiling at the camera

    2018 American Indian Graduate Honoring Ceremony

  • June
    AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL CONFERENCE: INDIGENIZING THE CLASSROOM, Engage in dynamic professional learning around building more culturally responsive systems, schools, and classrooms in the inaugural American Indian Education for All Conference. Join teams of preschool, K-12, college and university teachers, counselors and administrators at this new, two-day event from the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) at Cal State San Marcos in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The theme for the American Indian Education for All Conference is Indigenizing the Classroom. It is led by Drs. Joely Proudfit, Olympia Kyriakids, Linda Sue Warner, and Julie Goldman.

    2018 American Indian Education for All Conference: Indigenizing the Classroom

    The CICSC hosted the first annual Indian Education for All Conference on June 1 & 2, 2018 at the Pala Casino Spa and Resort. This conference was for preschool, K-12, college and university teachers, counselors, and administrators. Through presentations, workshops and sharing current best practices, the CICSC is partnered with The San Diego Department of Education and the Pala Band of Mission Indians to provide professional development for educators of American Indian/Alaska Native students.
     
    Event Description: 
     
    Engage in dynamic professional learning around building more culturally responsive systems, schools, and classrooms in the inaugural American Indian Education for All Conference. Join teams of preschool, K-12, college and university teachers, counselors and administrators at this new, two-day event from the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) at Cal State San Marcos in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The theme for the American Indian Education for All Conference is Indigenizing the Classroom. It is led by Drs. Joely Proudfit, Olympia Kyriakids, Linda Sue Warner, and Julie Goldman.
     
    FEATURED SPEAKERS
    • Nicole Myers-Lim (Pomo), Executive Director, California Indian Museum and Cultural Center
    • Mandy Broaddus (Assiniboine and Sioux), Director of Indian Education, Montana State Department of Education
    • Mike Jetty (Spirit Lake Dakota), Curriculum Specialist, Montana State Department of Education
    • John W. Tippeconnic, III (Comanche), Professor Emeritus and Former Director of the American Indian Studies Program, Arizona State University
     
  • September
    20th Anniversary Screening of Smoke Signals Flyer
    National Indian Gaming Association in collaboration with California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival Presents...

    20th Anniversary Screening of Smoke Signals

    The California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center is proud to partner with the National Indian Gaming Association on this 20th Anniversary Screening of Smoke Signals on September 26 at the Pechanga Resort & Casino, followed by a Q&A with director Chris Eyre and cast.

    Movie Description: Smoke Signals explores the relationship between Thomas Builds-the-Fire and Victor Joseph, two young men growing up on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. After the death of Victor's father, Victor and Thomas embark on a road trip to retrieve his father's ashes and bring them back home. This journey filled with conflict and redemption becomes a light for the two young men to forgive and honor what it means to be Native American.


    Signing of AB1248 and CA Education Code Amendment Video

    We are so happy that Governor Brown signed AB1248 allowing our native student to wear their eagle feathers at graduation. We are especially proud of our CSU San Marocs students led by Laila Basquez (Luiseño) who produced this CA Education Code Amendment video to help people understand this legislative effort. Thank you all who worked on this. With a special thanks to CILS and Assembly Member Todd Gloria.

     

  • November
    California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) 2018 with artwork depicting a group of Native American people in traditional outfits - a child and woman are behind a film camera as they film three other Native American people, one person with their fist raised in the air - this artwork has been drawn on top of a historical document with a list of names in cursive writing

    2018 California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival

  • December
    Mary Ann Martin Andreas, Morongo Tribal Council; James Ramos, 40th Assemblyman (San Manuel Band of Mission Indians); and Dr. Joely Proudfit, Luiseño, at Swearing-In Ceremony.

    Swearing-In Ceremony for Assemblyman James Ramos

    Congratulations to Assemblyman James Ramos, first California Indian to be elected to the state of California legislature. Mary Ann Martin Andreas, Morongo Tribal Council, and Dr. Joely Proudfit, Luiseño, attended the Swearing-In Ceremony.


2017

  • January
    Dr. Joely Proudfit, Chris Eyre, and another woman at the Sundance Film Festival, standing in front of a black photo background wall with logos and the words "2017 Sundance Film Festival" in white

    Sundance Film Festival 

    The CICSC and its associated California American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) were well represented at the Sundance Film Festival this past January. In attendance were two of the board members of the CAIIFF, CICSC director Dr. Joely Proudfit and filmmaker Chris Eyre. Native films/film makers were a highlight of Sundance this year, with the premiere of Michelle Latimer's Standing Rock documentary. Chairman Dave Archambault and Shailene Woodley were also guest speakers at the festival this year. - CICSC Newsletter Jan/Feb 2017

  • February
    San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Logo

    San Manuel Visit

    On February 7th, representatives of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians paid a visit to the CICSC. San Manuel has been the biggest contributor to the center and plays a pinnacle role in keeping our doors open. Students of the American Indian Student Alliance and student workers at the CICSC shared lunch with the representatives and expressed their immense gratitude for the tribe's generosity. Director Joely Proudfit also showcased to them the "thank vou" video that the students put together for the tribe. Thank you to the San Manuel Band for keeping our center open! - CICSC Newsletter Jan/Feb 2017

  • March
    Director Michelle Latimer and CICSC Director Joely Proudfit standing next to one another in front of a CICSC logo sign hanging on a wall
    California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival Presents...

    Standing Rock Screening

    CAIIFF brought filmmaker and director extraordinaire Michelle Latimer (Métis/Algonquin) to Cal State San Marcos on Monday, March 6th, to screen her two films on Sacred Water: Standing Rock Part I & Red Power: Standing Rock Part II. With a packed house and some audience members sitting on the floor to see these powerful films. It was an amazing and emotional screening followed by a lively Q&A with director Michelle Latimer.

  • May
    Group of American Indian graduates (as well as CSUSM faculty) standing in a horizontal line wearing graduation stoles over their clothes, smiling at the camera, standing outside on green grass in front of a landscape of green trees and hills

    2017 American Indian Graduate Honoring Ceremony

  • September
    Event Flyer: "FIRST NAVAJO WOMAN SURGEON: Presented by Author, Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord..."Ceremonies work at multiple levels, but primarily they heal the mind, which helps to heal the body. Chant, song, prayer, and guided imagery are used, in an elaborate form of mind-body medicine. Subsistence living and environmental sustainability principles are also found in ceremony teachings, and are examples of how interconnection can promote sustainability theory and teach humans a way of living that honors and protects our natural world." - LORI ARVISO ALVORD" Image of Dr. Alvord speaking at a podium wearing graduation attire, and a picture of the cover of  a book titled "The Scalpel and the Silver Bear The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing"

    Speaking Engagement with Dr. Lori Arviso Alvord

    First Navajo Woman Surgeon, Dr. Lori Arivso gave a presentation at #CSUSM on Tuesday that inspired students from 6th grade to graduate school. She validated native people's traditional practices with neuroscience and instilled pride in the American Indian people. It is an honor to have her share with us at Cal State University San Marcos.

    "Ceremonies work at multiple levels, but primarily they heal the mind, which helps to heal the body. Chant, song, prayer, and guided imagery are used, in an elaborate form of mind-body medicine. Subsistence living and environmental sustainability principles are also found in ceremony teachings, and are examples of how interconnection can promote sustainability theory and teach humans a way of living that honors and protects our natural world." - LORI ARVISO ALVORD

  • November
    California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) 2017 Poster with four handpainted Native American individuals against / at the bottom of a red backdrop completely filled with the names of every Native American film written in yellow letters and organized in tight rows

    2017 California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival


    "THE NATIVE NETWORKERS invites you to a exclusive screening of HOSTILES Starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi, Adam Beach, Q'orianka Kilcher" Three images related to the film, including one of the cast posing together and holding a sign that says, "We stand with Standing Rock"
    California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival & The Native Networkers Present

    Exclusive Screening of Hostiles

    An exclusive screening of HOSTILES at 7:30pm at Pechanga Resort & Casino!! Q&A with Director Scott Cooper and stars Wes Studi and Q'orianka Kilcher. 


2016

  • February
    Flyer for Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-Friendly PL280

    PL-280 Course at Pala Casino Resort Spa

    The 2-day course, Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-friendly PL-280 Course, was held February 3-4, 2016. It was hosted by the Pala Band of Mission Indians at the Pala Casino Resort Spa. We had a great turnout and filled the class to capacity. There were fifty individuals, representing a diverse combination of tribal and state public safety and service provider entities, from various locations throughout Southern California. This diversity allowed for participants to gain much from each other. - Cindy Pierce, CICSC Newsletter February/March 2016

  • April
    Workshop participants and instructors gathered together in front of a blank projector screen, smiling at the camera, posing for a group photo

    NEH Workshop

    We had a great turnout for the first Bridging the Gap workshop. Thank you to all the participants for your stories, ideas and input. We look forward to seeing everyone in June. The "Bringing the Gap Between the Academy and American Indians: Building a 21st Century American Indian Studies Program" has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence.


    Alex Bailey, Joely Proudfit, Chris Eyre posing together on a green golf course with mountains behind in the distance and the words "The California Indian Culture Sovereignty & Center Golf Tournament 2016" at the bottom of the image with the CICSC logo

    CICSC Golf Tournament 

    This year the California Indian Culture Sovereignty & Center's Annual Golf Tournament was held on Friday, April 15. Community members, tribal leaders, athletes, and celebrities joined us for a day at Pechanga Journey Golf Course. Here we held breakfast and lunch, all-day 2 Tournament 2016 golf, and raffled off prizes such as a football signed by professional NFL athletes. The American Indian Student Alliance council members were also present to help assist and coordinate the event. - Emilee Ramirez (Pala), CICSC Newsletter May/June 2016

  • May
    CSUSM American Indian Graduate 2016 Stoles draped in a line over a table with a blue tablecloth

    2016 American Indian Graduate Honoring Ceremony

    The American Indian Graduation and Honoring Ceremony was held in the USU Ballroom on Friday, May 6th. At the CICSC, we implemented a "hooding" ceremony at which we ask tribal leaders to help us bestow handcrafted Pendleton stoles upon our graduates; the graduates wear the stoles over their robes as they walk in the campus-wide graduation ceremony to distinguish themselves as American Indian/Alaska Native among the multitude of other graduates. - Ernestina Martinez (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter September/October 2016 

  • June
    The State of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) Education in California Report 2016 Cover Page
    Release of...

    The State of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) Education in California 2016

    The 2016 report is the third and final publication supported by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. This report provides a case study for the creation of a 21st century model to recruit, retain, serve, and graduate American Indian students from a public university. In addition, the 2016 report updates all the import K-16 data we reported on in previous publications. We also "mapped" for the first time the K-12 data about high school graduation rates, dropout rates, and student completion of A-G requirements for college entry. This feature is interactive when you click on the link in the report. Our goal is to provide our tribal educators, parents, and leaders with tools to develop their capacity to build educational infrastructure needed in their communities; and to have at their fingertips the facts to justify greater investment in AIAN education for their youth. - CICSC Website

  • August
    Flyer for Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-friendly PL 280

    PL-280 Course in Shingle Springs 

    On August 4 - 5th, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians hosted our "Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-friendly PL280" class. The invitation was extended by AmyAnn Taylor, General Counsel to the Tribe. AmyAnn carved out time to attend the class as well as, the Tribe's Chief of Police, Kay Ida. Even Chairman Nicholas Fonseca took time from his busy schedule to greet the class and join in on some of our discussion. - Cindy Pierce, CICSC Newsletter July/August 2016 

  • September
    A selfie of Joely Proudfit standing in front of a stage with a large projector in the air that has the White House logo against a blue screen and below that is the stage, which has a podium in front of a large blue sign/background titled "White House Tribal Nations Conference" and there are American flags positioned on either side of the sign

    2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference

    Our director, Dr. Joely Proudfit, was invited to attend the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference. In attendance were representatives from all of the federally recognized tribes in the US. Also, in attendance were the heads of federal government cabinet officers including Secretary Jewell (Department of the Interior), Secretary King (Department of Education), Attorney General Lynch, Administrator McCarthy (Environmental Protection Agency), and President Obama.


    Two people holding signs that say, "People Over Pipelines, Support From CICSC + AISA + Southern California #DONAPL" and "Protect Our Water #DODAPL #CICSCSUPPORTS #AISA"

    #NoDAPL

    The California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center and the American Indian Student Alliance went out to San Diego last Friday to show support for our brothers and sisters in South Dakota. Water is precious!


    Group of people sitting in a circle of black folding chairs on the grass around a small covered heater with a fire and in front of university buildings, trees illuminated by golden streetlights, and a cloudy sky

    Kumeyaay Bird Songs & Stories Under The Stars

    On Wednesday, September 21st, the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC) and Office of the Tribal Liaison celebrated California Indian Day on the CSU San Marcos campus. The event was held at the Serenity Circle, located outside of the CICSC. Mr. Paul Cuero, Jr., a tribal member and Vice Chairman of the Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation sang bird songs and shared his wisdom through stories with the group. It was an evening to remember, filled with lots of laughter and empowerment. - Autumn Brown (Kumeyaay), CICSC Newsletter September/October 2016 

  • October
    Missy Magooshboy, Tantoo Cardinal, Megan Doughty standing together with Megan Doughty holding a California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival informational card so that it can be seen by the camera

    ImagineNATIVE 2016 

    From October 17-21, CICSC staff members Megan Doughty and Miss Magooshboy attended imagineNATIVE in Toronto, Canada. At the festival, they saw a variety of the latest films in Indian Country and gained inspiration to incorporate some of programming into our American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival. They had the opportunity to meet various native celebrities and were provided training by imagineNATIVE staff and volunteers. - Carlos Morales, CICSC Newsletter September/October 2016 


    #RocktheVote Video Winners

    Members of American Indian Student Alliance and the staff at the CICSC entered a video contest hosted by the non-profit organization PUBLIC, in cooperation with socially conscious celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio. The #RocktheVote campaign urged students to exercise their civic duties and vote in the election. Our submission was awarded with a first place prize! - CICSC Newsletter Jan/Feb 2017

  • November
    California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) 2016 Poster with a black and white image of Indigenous people in traditional outfits sitting in a movie theater, smiling, and wearing red and blue 3D glasses

    2016 California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival


2015

  • February - May
    Beyond the Stereotype Flyer showcasing a Native American student ripping apart the image of a white woman dressing up in a "Native American costume" - at the top of the poster are the words, "There is more to me than what you see. Beyond the stereotype, there is history." and in the background of the poster is an image of LaDonna Harris, a Native American activist
    A CSUSM Social Justice Initiative to Stop Cultural Appropriation

    Beyond the Stereotype Exhibit

    Dr. Joely Proudfit initiated the "Beyond the Stereotype" poster campaign as a response to a troubling incident of cultural appropriation by CSUSM anthropology graduates.

    The central objective of this campaign is to illuminate the intricate facets of cultural appropriation, while also shedding light on the detrimental impact of stereotypes. The campaign's images serve to challenge perceptions and preconceived notions about minority groups. Each poster features historical figures from these minority communities in the background, accompanied by biographical information.

    Across the top of each poster, a powerful message reads, “There is more to me than what you see. Beyond the stereotype, there is history.” - CICSC Website

  • February
    Four students from the CICSC and AISA standing outside in front of a table and poster board displaying information about the CICSC, AISA, and Native American community and events at CSUSM

    Noli Indian School College Fair

    Representatives from California State University San Marcos and auxiliary universities in the area gathered on a beautiful Thursday morning to promote educational options for students at Noli Indian School's College Fair. Student
    researchers from the CICSC and members of the American Indian Student Alliance (AISA) were also in atendance to answer questions and engage with students about college life and life after high school. Dr. Joely Proudfit gave an encouraging speech... - Marjon Pino (Navaio), CICSC Newsletter March 2015


    Dr. Joely Proudfit sitting at a panel table with a microphone in front of her and two other panel members on either side of her
    Conversations That Matter

    Exploring Cultural (mis)Appropriation in the Classroom: Strategies for Facilitating Class Discussions

    On February 17th, CSUSM's Office of Diversity hosted its 7th Conversations That Matter Series event. The series focuses attention on topical issues relating to diversity, educational equity, and social justice. Alongside the recent unveiling of the "Beyond The Stereotype" exhibit, this event further continued the conversation of Cultural (mis)appropriation in the classroom and the strategies for facilitating class discussions. - Raffdazzel "Raffie" John (Oneida), CICSC Newsletter March 2015


    A large group of Noli Middle & High School students standing together in two rows outside of a building, and two people in the front row are holding a sign with the CICSC logo

    Noli Indian School Visit to CSUSM

    On February 26th and 27th students from Noli Indian School were able to experience California State University San Marcos firsthand. Many in attendance were very excited and enthusiastic to be attending the circuit of activities provided and were also treated to a special presentation conferred by the Public Relations Club and Dr. Joely Proudfit. The students were then introduced and encouraged to emplore the center and engage with the student workers as well as professors. - Marjon Pino (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter March 2015


    CSUSM Tribal Liaison Tishmall Turner and CICSC Director Dr. Joely Proudfit standing with two other women in front of an infinity pool that overlooks trees and a metropolitan city in the distance

    American Indian College Fund Reception

    CSUSM Tribal Liaison Tishmall Turner and CICSC Director Dr. Joely Proudfit attended an afternoon educational reception hosted by the American Indian College Fund. The reception was titled "Tribal Colleges Matter: Native American Women Lift their Communities and Families through Community-Based Education." - Ernestina Martinez (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter March 2015

  • April
    Golf Tournament Support the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center April 10, 2015 Journey at Pechanga

    CICSC Benefit Golf Tournament

    On April 10th, Tribal leaders, professional athletes, actors, CSU Alumni and others gathered on a beautiful Friday morning to participate in the CICSC Golf Tournament hosted by the Pechanga Development Corporation. American Indian Student Alliance council members were also present to help assist and coordinate the event. The participation, support and donations that this event produced directly goes into promoting higher education and provides valuable resources that will greatly benefits students in their pursuit of their educational goals. CICSC and AISA would like to thank those that participated and assisted in making this event such a success. - Marjon Pino (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter May 2015


    Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands Flyer
    A CICSC Certificate Program

    PL-280: Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands

    The CICSC delivered its first two-day course "Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands" which was a great success. Thank you to the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians for hosting the course.

    Titled "Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-Friendly PL 280," this comprehensive training program is meticulously crafted to equip participants with a profound understanding of the historical, cultural, and legal intricacies involved in effective collaboration with tribal governments and communities for the successful implementation of public safety measures. - CICSC Website


    Bella King, Ruben CHATO Hinajosa, and Randy Vasquez standing with Joely Proudfit in front of a sign displaying the CICSC logo on a white wall in between two wooden doors in the CICSC center on campus
    Spring 2015 Guest Speakers in Dr. Proudfit’s class,

    IMAGINING INDIANS: American Indians in Mass Media, Film and Society

    Our students had the pleasure of meeting and discussing current topics with Young Writer, Director, and Actress Bella King, Artist, Author, Actor and Screen Actors Guild Board Member (Native American Task Force) Ruben CHATO Hinajosa, and Director, Producer, and Actor Randy Vasquez. 


    A group of people standing behind a table with various brochures and items on it, and a tablecloth that says "Native Studies" on the front; the people are also standing in front of a large tri-fold poster with a large CICSC logo on it as well as collages of pictures

    Native American Job Fair 

    On April 18th, American Indian Student Alliance members and CICSC student assistants were present in San Marcos, CA, to promote higher education and vital resources at the 2015 Native American Career Fair. This event was sponsored by Nativehire.org and produced an abundance of opportunities for those looking for assistance in gaining employment. - Marjon Pino (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter May 2015

  • May
    Dr. Joely Proudfit and Bonnie Biggs sitting in chairs in the CICSC with a group of students and other people standing behind them with Koshi, the medium sized grayish/brown and white therapy dog, sitting on the ground in front of Bonnie

    First Friday with Koshi Biggs

    On Friday May 1st, 2015, we had our last Frist Friday of the Spring semester. There were three birthdays to celebrate this month; it was a lot of fun with a great group of students, professors, staff and faculty members in attendance. We also had a special guest for this First Friday, Koshi Biggs. Koshi is a certified de-stressor dog who goes to nursing homes, memory care facilities, libraries, and in the week before finals Koshi visits universities. Since May is the month of finals, Koshi, came to help de-stress all the students and professors before final exams started. - Raffdazzel "Raffie" John (Oneida), CICSC Newsletter June 2015


    Group of American Indian graduates (as well as CICSC Director Dr. Joely Proudfit and CSUSM President Karen Haynes on either end) standing in a horizontal line wearing graduation stoles over their clothes, smiling at the camera, standing outside in front of greenery, rocks, and a white building wall

    2015 American Indian Graduation Ceremony

    On May 8th, 2015 friends, family, faculty, Tribal Leaders and California State University San Marcos President Dr.
    Karen Havnes were among those present at the 2015 Native American Honoring Ceremony held inside the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building....The graduates were then presented a gift from California's 38th District Senator Joel Anderson, although he was not present. The Senator was able to provide the graduates with a certificate of recognition for all their hard work and accomplishments. - Marjon Pino (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter June 2015


    Dr. Joely Proudfit speaking at a podium and students from CSUSM's American Indian Student Alliance standing in front of the room, holding and standing around a large GIS research poster, as people in the audience and someone at a panel table next to Dr. Proudfit listen to the presentation

    2015 Democratic State Convention

    Students from CSUSMs American Indian Studnet Alliance attending the 2015 Democratic State Convention to present their GIS research to the Native American Democratic Caucus.

  • June
    Program participants gathered in front of and up a staircase with the following information on the poster: Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands, Tule River Justice Center, July 15-16, 2015, Presented by: CICSC and California State University San Marcos, Sponsored by: Tule River Reservation and Verizon

    PL-280 Course at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

    The CICSC delivered another two-day course titled "Understanding Jurisdiction on Tribal Lands: A User-Friendly PL-280" which was a great success. This class had the largest number of participants than any other class we have held so far. Thank you to Tule River Tribe for hosting the course. 

  • September
    James Luna standing on stage and holding Sheila Tishla Skinner's hand as she takes a bow and someone in the first row of the audience claps for them

    Ishi: The Archive Performance

    Starring James Luna with Sheila Tishla Skinner

    On September 12th, the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center and CSUSM Office of the Tribal Liaison had the privilege of hosting an amazing event by James Luna with Sheila Tishla Skinner in Ishi: The Archive Performance. The performance was open to the campus community, as well as the local and tribal community. Many tribal community members attended, among them were eight students from Sherman Indian High School. - Dancy Turner (Luiseño), CICSC Newsletter October 2015

  • October
    Conversations That Matter Poster
    Conversations That Matter

    Building Cultural Awareness About American Indian Protocols & Best Practices for Serving American Students

    On October 8, 2015 from 12-1:30, CICSC Director and AIS Department Chair Dr. Joely Proudfit; CSUSM Tribal Liaison Tishmall Turner; and current student and councilmember of the American Indian Student Alliance Michael Murphy participated in a panel for Conversations That Matter: Building Cultural Awareness About American Indian Protocols and Best Practices for Serving American Indian Students. It was a workshop intended for faculty, staff and students. They provided a general discussion about myths, facts, tribal sovereignty, cultural identity, and challenges that will help better serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) students at CSUSM. - Ernestina Martinez (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter November/December 2015


    CICSC students and faculty standing together outside wearing black "Native Americans Discovered Columbus" shirts with the words "Native Americans" in yellow and the words "Discovered Columbus" in white

    Indigenous Peoples Day 

    California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center and the American Indian Student Alliance joins thousands to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. This celebration reflects centuries of resiliency, vibrancy, and beauty that can now be shared with our youth.

  • November
    California's American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) 2015 Poster with five Native American people sitting around a poker table

    2015 California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival


2014

  • May
    A group of program participants standing in front of a projector screen showing the end of a slideshow

    InterTribal Sports Wellness Initiative / Community Forum

    On May 28, the CICSC facilitated the Inter Tribal Sports community forum "Dialogue for Development: A Community Based Approach to Combat Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes" in tribal youth. - CICSC Newsletter September 2014


    Group of American Indian graduates (as well as CSUSM faculty) standing in a horizontal line wearing graduation stoles over their clothes, smiling at the camera, standing outside on green grass in front of a landscape of green trees and hills, and a blue sky

    2014 American Indian Graduation Honoring Ceremony

    On May 9, the CICSC hosted it's Annual American Indian Graduation Honoring Ceremony. Nine graduates, their family, the university president, and local tribal leaders attended the event. - CICSC Newsletter September 2014


    Dream The Impossible Native Youth Conference Program Cover

    Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference

    CSUSM Tribal Liaison Tishmall Turner and Dr. Joely Proudfit, along with CICSC students and staff, hosted the Dream the Impossible Conference. 510 American Indian students from California attended the conference. The conference provided training in leadership and community engagement. - CICSC Newsletter September 2014

    The 2014 Dream The Impossible Native Youth Conference is about respect, culture, and education which leads to a healthier life. Themes of this conference include: respect of culture and traditions, appreciating our ancestry, healthy families, drug awareness, future goals, identifying your talents, utilizing support programs, self improvment, and team building. The conference goal is to inspire youth to Dream The Impossible.

  • July
    Group of participants from the InterTribal Youth Summer Educational Tour sitting together on outdoor steps at CSUSM

    InterTribal Youth Summer Educational Tour

    The InterTribal Youth Summer Tour made a stop at the CSUSM campus. CICSC students and staff provided a tour of the and a class on Sovereignty of Water. The group were provided lunch before departing for their next college visit. - CICSC Newsletter September 2014

  • September
    "American Indian Resources at CSUSM" brochures fanned out on a table

    Fall 2014 Welcome Back Luncheon/First Friday

    The Native Advisory Council, Office of Tribal Liaison, American Indian Student Alliance, Native Studies, and the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center welcomed American ndian new and returning students back to campus on Friday, September 5, with a luncheon celebration. The event started with a blessing from former Chairman Chris Devers and followed by introductions and information about campus resources. - Tishmall Turner (Luiseño), CICSC Newsletter September 2014


    CA Indian Day Film & Panel Flyer
    California Indian Day Film Screening & Panel Discussion

    "First People - Kumeyaay"

    California Indian Day, celebrated each year on the fourth Friday of September, was established in 1998 as an official state holiday to teach people of all ages about the tribal cultures, histories and heritage of California's American Indian Tribes. The CICSC was honored and proud to welcome Master Kumeyaay Speaker, Cultural Educator and Mentor, Mr. Stan Rodriguez (lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel) to the CSUSM screening of "First People - Kumeyaay". - Marjon J. Pino (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter October 2014


    The State of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) Education in California Report 2014 Cover
    Release of...

    The State of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) Education in California 2014

    The findings from the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center’s 2012 report confirmed the need for greater efforts to prepare, to recruit, to retain, and to graduate Native youth from institutions of higher education. In particular, the realization that AI/AN enrollment rates are declining across the CSUs was alarming. These results provided the basis to delve deeper into the program, outreach, and support of postsecondary institutions in the 2014 report to determine where enrollment and transfer numbers are decreasing or increasing; to determine what the best practices at state colleges and universities to attract, retain, and graduate AI/ANs are; and correspondingly to determine where we, as educators of AI/AN students in the state of California, need to improve. - CICSC Website

  • October
    Dr. Joely Proudfit, CICSC Director, standing outside with another woman who is holding a copy of the State of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) Education in California Report 2014

    46th Annual Native American Day

    Dr. Joely Proudfit, CICSC Director and Tishmall Turner, Tribal Liaison attended the 46th Annual Native American Day event in Sacramento, CA. This annual event, sponsored by the State Native American Liaisons of California, is held on the grounds of the State Capitol. Speakers include California Indian leaders; music and dancers are on hand to honor the spirit and contributions of the State's indigenous people. - CICSC Newsletter October 2014


    A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation Flyer
    Diversity Awareness Month Kick Off Event

    A Conversation on Cultural Appropriation, "Clasping Hands Across Cultures for Unity and Strength" 

    CSUSM kicked off Diversity Awareness month with a presentation on cultural appropriations by Dr. Suzan Shown Hario (Chevenne and Hodulgee Muscogee). Dr. Harjo is poet, writer, lecturer and advocate for Native American rights and policies. Dr. Hario has been working for over 20 years in ridding sports of offensive and stereotypical mascots, to include the current affairs with the Washington football team over its derogatory name.

    The event entitled "Clasping Hands Across Cultures for Unity and Strength" brought awareness and education to the students and community of San Marcos. - Marjon J. Pino (Navajo), CICSC Newsletter November 2014


    Alaskan Native Cultural Night at NIEA - a woman in traditional dress standing next to a sign that says, "NIEA 2014 45th Annual Convention and Trade Show"

    45th Annual National Indian Education Association

    Tishmall Turner, Tribal Liaison, and Dr. Joely Proudfit, CICSC Director, attended the 45th Annual National Indian Education Assocation (NIEA) Convention and Tradeshow "Building Education through Generations" in Anchorage October 14-18. - Tishmall Turner (Luiseño), CICSC Newsletter November 2014

  • November
    American Indian Heritage Month Flyer

    American Indian Heritage Month Events

    NOV. 4th
    American Indian Student Alliance Presents:
    American Indian Heritage Month "Celebration of Song & Dance" & Civility Shirt Day!
    11:30 am - 1 pm, University Student Union

    NOV. 7th
    Open House at the California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center
    12pm -1 pm, SBSB 1118

    NOV. 18th
    American Indian Mythbusters "Ask an American Indian Day"
    11 am - 1 pm, SBSB 1118

    NOV. 20th -22nd
    2nd Annual San Diego American Indian Film Festival


    Group of people posing together at the 2014 Culture Expo

    2014 Culture Expo

    On Wednesday, November 12th, Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority and Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity co-hosted the 2014 Culture Expo at California State University San Marcos....Our very own Michael Murphy, Joseph Smith, and Ernestina Martinez were there to perform and proudly represent the American Indian Student Alliance (AISA). AISA strives to educate students about Native culture and facilitate leadership opportunities for American Indian students on campus and in the community. - Michael Murphy (Luiseño), CICSC Newsletter December 2014



2013


2012

  • April
    A group of people sitting in a lecture hall style room, watching and listening to a speaker off camera

    Dream the Impossible

    The 2012 Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference was about respect, culture, and education and their impact on leading healthier lives. Themes of this conference included: respect of culture and traditions, appreciating our ancestry, healthy families, drug awareness, future goals, identifying your talents, utilizing support programs, self-improvement, and team building.

    The conference was free for Native youth between the ages of 13-18 and aimed to inspire them to Dream the Impossible.

  • May
    Group of American Indian graduates standing in a horizontal line wearing graduation stoles over their formal clothes, smiling at the camera, standing outside on green grass in front of a landscape of green trees and hills

    2012 American Indian Graduation Honoring Ceremony

  • October
    "California Indians Leading The Way, 27th Annual California Indian Conference, California State University San Marcos, October 5th & 6th, 2012 Hosted by the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center" Graphic of a yellow and orange butterfly in the upper half / center of the page

    27th Annual California Indian Conference

    The 27th conference recognizes the strength and progress of California Indian throughout the years while realizing the path to leadership through education, research and community.


    The State of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) Education in California Report Cover
    The CICSC Unveils the First-Ever...

    State of American Indian and Alaskan Native Education Report 

    Authored and produced by the CICSC, this annual report consolidates publicly accessible data to offer essential insights into the educational landscape of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) in K–12, community college, California State University, and University of California systems. The report encompasses data on enrollment, graduation rates, dropout rates, degrees awarded, and personnel, categorized by race/ethnicity. Our aim is for this report to serve as a valuable resource, informing future policy decisions, enhancing discussions on AI/AN educational requirements, and prioritizing resources for AIAN students in California. - CICSC Website


    California Indian Museum and Cultural Center Logo - Weaving Native Culture into the Future

    New Journeys in Collaboration

    October 4, 2012 marked the sixth annual New Journeys in Collaboration Conference, hosted by the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC), CSUSM, and the CICSC. The purpose of New Journeys is to establish a place for peer-to-peer mentoring and networking on community identified topics vital to the successful development of California tribal museums, cultural centers and cultural programming. - 2011/2012 CICSC Newsletter

  • November
    Taste of Native America Poster with pictures of indigenous dishes and text about the event

    Taste of Native America

    The CICSC and AISA hosted “Taste of Native America” on November 28, 2012. The event featured more than 20 different kinds of pre-contact Native foods from tribes throughout the United States including yucca bread, wiiwish, deer and yucca blossom stir-fry, blue corn mush and buffalo stew. - 2011/2012 CICSC Newsletter

  • December
    Flyer for More Than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities

    More than Casinos Art Exhibit

    On September 28, 2012, CSUSM revealed its newest exhibit in the Kellogg Library. The “More Than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities” exhibit was displayed throughout the fall 2012 semester. The CICSC, working with Melanie Chu, secured Instructionally Related Activity (IRA) funding to feature contemporary photographs and traditional works of art that helped communicate multiple Native points of view on critical historical and contemporary issues within California Indian communities.  - 2011/2012 CICSC Newsletter


2011

  • March
    Two-Spirits Film and Panel Flyer

    "Two-Spirits" Film and Panel


    Agave Roast at Tierra Miguel Organic Farm

    Professor Proudfit, Professor Small and Professor Bade's three-way course collaborative with students and faculty harvesting and preparing agave and other California native foods. 

  • April
    Luiseño Landscape Book Reception Flyer

    Luiseño Landscape Book Reception 


    "Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Critical Role Played by American Indian Women of North County San Diego."

  • May
    37th Annual Cupa Days Flyer

    37th Annual Cupa Days at Pala Cupa Cultural Center, Pala Indian Reservation 

  • September
    Poster for A Special Film Screening of Ishi: A STORY OF DIGNITY, HOPE AND COURAGE with logistical information and a historical picture of Ishi sitting in a suit, framed from the shoulders up

    California Indian Days - Ishi: A Story of Dignity, Hope and Courage (100 Year Anniversary)

    To commemorate California Indian Days, Nicole Myers-Lim, J.D. (Pomo), the Executive Director of the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, and Staff Attorney at the National Indian Justice Center, will be presenting an enlightening event titled "Ishi: A Story of Dignity, Hope, and Courage." Ishi, recognized as the last Native American to have contact with European Americans, was discovered in Oroville, California a century ago. Despite being predominantly portrayed through non-Native lenses in books and documentaries as the "last Yahi," Ishi's legacy endures in the hearts of countless school children and the global public.

    This event endeavors to enrich and expand the narrative surrounding Ishi, aiming to enhance public awareness and appreciation of California Indian history. The accompanying lecture will delve into Native American perspectives on Ishi's legacy, exploring historical misconceptions and contemporary issues related to repatriation. 

  • November
    Events of November Poster showcasing the following events: 2011 New Journeys in Collaboration, California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center Grand Opening, Football Indian Style The Carlisle Story, Native American Professional Development Conference

    California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center - Events of November

    Events Include: 

    • 2011 New Journeys in Collaboration
    • California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center Grand Opening
    • Football Indian Style The Carlisle Story
    • Native American Professional Development Conference 

     


2010


2009