ITRC Newsletter Summer 2020

News from the Intertribal Resource Center at UC San Diego

Issue #33 Summer 2020 - September

UC San Diego Intertribal Resource Center

Note: the physical office space for the ITRC is currently closed until further notice.

But we are still here for you! We can't wait to see you again (virtually and in person); until then, if you would like to set up a meeting for office hours with our staff or have general questions about upcoming programs or how to get involved, please contact us at:

itrc@ucsd.edu

Connecting you to information and resources for

Native American students and communities at UC San Diego.

In this Issue:

September Celebrations

What We've Been Up To

Ask a Native Triton

Coming Up

Student Organizations

Campus News

Community News

September Celebrations

We want to celebrate with you!

Share your birthday, tell us about a special accomplishment, or recognize another Native Triton! Click below to share the love!

Native Triton Celebrations

What We've Been Up To...

Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)

ITRC staff recorded a welcome video for participants at the virtual Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) Conference this year. The Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) is an almost four-decade-old proven model to assist communities to heal from the lasting impacts of colonization. Historical and inter-generational trauma is at the root of hopelessness and healing is the answer to trauma. The GONA follows four developmental phases and values of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence and Generosity.

Click HERE to view the recording. If you would like the ITRC to speak at your event, you can contact us at itrc@ucsd.edu.

Matlahuayl

(Mot koo la hoo ee)

The ITRC is proud to announce a collaborative project with Kumeyaay Community College and Birch Aquarium at Scripps. The Matlahuayl Project will focus on Kumeyaay language and culture sharing, through a mission of education at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Stay tuned for more updates and program announcements!

Competitive Edge Presentation

ITRC Coordinator, Corrine and Graduate Community Intern, Juan spoke with incoming graduate students participating in the Competitive Edge Summer Scholars program.

Each student is the recipient of a Graduate Diversity Fellowship: Tribal Membership Initiative, UC HBCU, or SEED. The Competitive Edge Program provides opportunities to connect students to resources on campus to aid them with their transition into their first year of graduate school here at UC San Diego.

Click HERE to learn more about UCSD's Competitive Edge Program.

Ask a Native Triton...

Each month, we like to profile one of our amazing Native American students at UC San Diego. If you would like to nominate a Native American student at UC San Diego for us to feature you can email us at itrc@ucsd.edu.

The ITRC is proud to introduce...

Victoria Robles

Comanche

John Muir College

Second Year

Major: Economics, Manage

Hometown: Chino Hills, CA

What's your favorite thing about San Diego?

My favorite thing about San Diego is probably the La Jolla Shores Beach! I looooved surfing there!

What do you miss about home?

The main thing I missed about home was my family of course and also the unlimited boba supply on every block of Chino Hills!

What advice do you have for incoming students?

My advice for incoming Freshman would be to make the most of the resources that you have! UCSD has an unlimited amount of communities and resources that are just waiting to be used! Your experience is completely what YOU make of it! If you want friends then talk to the people around or join a student org! If you want a place to study at you can use the libraries at UCSD. If you need academic help there are sooo many free tutoring services available! But you definitely need to go a little out of your comfort zone to make your experience the best it can be!