UCSC-American Indian Resource Center

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AIRC Green Team

The Green Team, through collaborative work between students, colleges, and members of the Native American communities, aims to offer an accessible, welcoming space focused on further educating the UC Santa Cruz campus on sustainability, environmentally responsible behavior, and the relationship to such ideas to Native American tradition and culture.

In Winter 2011, student interns of the UC Santa Cruz American Indian Resource Center organized a “Green Team,” which aims to, through the use of education and work-shopping, instruct the UCSC community on traditional, sustainable, and Native American Practices. Through programs that focus on environmental education, the Green Team aims to establish a community of forward-thinking, informed Native and non-Native students, regardless of background or history. The Green Team, staying true to the values of the AIRC, strives to help foster a Native community within UCSC and higher education overall. Overall, the Green Team, while affiliated and working as a component of the AIRC, is run entirely by students and functions as a separate entity.

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SANAI-The Student Alliance of North American Indians

SANAI is an organization whose purpose is to increase the awareness of both the University and community environments regarding issues affecting North American Indians. SANAI also provides academic and moral support for Native American students. Major activities over the years have included "Red Rocks"- a Spring Music Festival with prominent Native American Bands, Pow-Wows, a Tribal Elders Conference and Native American Graduation Ceremonies. SANAI has a rich history of collaborating with other student organizations.

Non-Native Students and volunteers are welcome and encourages to participate.

For more info contact, sanai0809@gmail.com

AICRA-American Indian Counselors and Recruiters Association

The University of California American Indian Counselors & Recruiters Association (UCAICRA) was developed in 1976. The goal of the association was to act as a system wide work group designed to provide informational outreach services to the American Indian communities throughout the state targeting students, families, counselors and the community at large. Historically, the association was designed as informational outreach, but as an increasing need to provide students assistance at an earlier age, has provided awareness to the group to increase services beyond just information.Participation is by all 10 campuses and National Laboratories
The Laboratory settings provide an excellent opportunity for internships in the students field.

Summer Programs
Often fully funded Summer Programs allow students to experience the University of California campuses on a first hand experience.

http://www.ucaicra.org/welcome.html

AISES-American Indian Science and Engineering Society

AISES was founded in 1977 to address the lack of participation of American Indians in the science and engineering programs in higher education. AISES has been instrumental in establishing an outreach program to tribes, schools, non-profit organizations, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. AISES continues to seek out students who are interested in careers in science, technology, and engineering, nevertheless, AISES is a welcoming place for all students. The AISES National Conference usually has over 2,000 participants and is well worth attending, to make connections with American Indians at other universities, to obtain information for graduate school, and speak with recruiters from numerous corporations and organizations. The 30th National Conference for the Fall 2008, will be held in Anaheim, California from October 30th to November 1st. I hope that a number of you will consider attending.

http://www.aises.org/

University Interfaith Council

The UIC is open to all religious groups to strengthen the rich spiritual life at UCSC, and integrate spirituality with academic life. We promote tolerance, peace, and understanding for all faith and spiritual traditions. We sponsor celebrations, holiday events, worship/ meditation, interfaith gatherings, and community service. Educational events include religious study, courses, spiritual care and counseling to students, faculty and staff.

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