News from the Intertribal Resource Center at UC San Diego
Issue #23 Winter 2020 - March
UC San Diego Intertribal Resource Center
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

(858) 822-0048 | itrc@ucsd.edu
Connecting you to information and resources for
Native American students and communities at UC San Diego.
Always, but especially during these uncertain times, the ITRC wishes you and your loved ones health and well-being. Updates regarding the university's response to the Covid-19 situation can be found here: https://coronavirus.ucsd.edu/.

The Intertribal Resource Center is following all CDC and University guidelines to keep our students, communities and staff safe. These guidelines are quickly evolving. We anticipate that changes to hours of operation and additional cancellation/postponement of some events and programs are likely to occur. If you need to reach us, please email us at itrc@ucsd.edu. For now and always, take care of yourself and each other.
Meet our new Graduate Student Assistant!
Kelly (Luiseno/Tongva) is a first year doctoral student in the Joint Degree Program (UCSD/CSUSM) in Educational Leadership. She earned an MA in American Indian Studies from the UCLA and a BA in Psychology from Cal State Poly, Pomona. Her masters thesis, (Re)writing and (Re)righting California Indian Histories: Legacies of Saint Boniface Indian Industrial School, 1890 to 1935, focused on a (re)telling of the history of Saint Boniface from a multi-generational California Indian perspective and examined the lasting legacy of the Southern California Indian boarding school experience. She will be supporting the ITRC in research activities and program events. Welcome Kelly!
In this Issue:
March Celebrations
Upcoming Events
Student Organizations
What We've Been Up To
Campus News
Community News
March Celebrations
We want to celebrate with you! Share your birthday, tell us about a special accomplishments, or recognize another Native Triton!
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Upcoming Events
Please, visit our calendar to find out about all our events.
Native American Student Organizations
Interested in Native American culture, issues and community? Come check out our student organizations...
Introducing a brand new Native American student organization at UC San Diego:
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
UC San Diego Chapter

For more information and to get involved contact: itrc@ucsd.edu.
American Indian Graduate Student Association

General Body Meetings:
Spring Quarter GBM: TBD

Questions? Contact aigsa@ucsd.edu

Like AIGSA at UCSD for all the latest updates!
Native American
Student Alliance

Next General Body Meetings:
Spring Quarter GBM: TBD

Questions? Contact ucsd.nasa@gmail.com

Like NASA at UCSD for all the latest updates!
 Association of Native American Medical Students
 
Questions? Contact  ucsandiego.anams@gmail.com

Like ANAMS at UCSD for all the latest updates!
Are you a Native American student majoring in Health/Science? Well the CA-NARCH program is for you!

Contact Geneva Lofton-Fitzsimmons for more information:

Geneva Lofton-Fitzsimmons
American Indian Coordinator
What We've Been Up To...
AISES Leadership Summit
AISES @ UCSD had an insightful experiences at the AISES Leadership Summit. The Summit was held from February 16-18th at the Pechanga Resort. Sessions included information relevant to undergraduates, graduates, professionals (professors, technicians, entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, program directors, etc). The Summit reached capacity, and the full house was charged for the transfer of knowledge that ensued.
Undergraduate and Graduate students attended from UCSD and benefited from discussions and workshops led by Native leaders in science and technology working for the environment, the government, private industries, universities, and tribal nations. Participants of all levels were encouraged to engage in professional and personal settings.
The fruits of collaboration and discourse will empower and enrich our Native leaders till the next Summit.
Indigenous Writers and their Critics: International Symposium
Symposium participants had the opportunity to engage with contemporary Indigenous writing featuring Indigenous language and literature researchers from the United States and Mexico. Sessions included spoken-word performances, poetry readings, and a film screening. The symposium was organized by faculty from the UC San Diego Department of Literature, Dr. Gloria Chacón and Dr. Kathryn Walkiewicz, and Latin American Studies Librarian Dr. Sarah Buck Kachaluba. Land acknowledgement was given by the ITRC's director, Dr. Elena Hood.
InterTribal Sports Basketball Championship
Dr. Elena Hood and 2nd year NASA member, Anthony Hurtado provided an info and outreach table at this year's InterTribal Sports Basketball Tournament held at Cal State University, San Bernardino. They represented UC San Diego and the ITRC at the event promoting the center's programs and UC San Diego's scholarships for Native American students.

If you are interested in having the Intertribal Resource Center table at your event you can contact us at itrc@ucsd.edu.
Campus News
Community News

Please check individual organizations' websites for information about cancellations or postponements.

Refer to the following link for cancelled or postponed events in the community: https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/events/
EDI Programs & Campus Community Centers
Contact Us:
UC San Diego Intertribal Resource Center | (858) 822-0048 | itrc@ucsd.edu
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0028
Located on the 2nd Floor of Price Center West across from SPACES (right above Subway and Rubios)
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