News from the Intertribal Resource Center at UC San Diego

Issue #73 Winter 2024 - March

UC San Diego Intertribal Resource Center

We hope you had a great Winter Quarter Native Tritons, and have a restful Spring Break. We look forward to connecting with you all in Spring Quarter!

Spring Quarter Hours:

Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or just to say hi!

itrc@ucsd.edu | itrc.ucsd.edu

Attention Native Students: NAISA (Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance) BOARD APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2024-2025! The application closes on April 7th, 2024. Email ucsd.naisa@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Apply for NAISA Board Here!

Are you an undergraduate student looking for work in the 2024-2025 academic year? The ITRC is hiring Student Assistants! Our incredible team of Student Assistants are responsible for keeping the ITRC open and functional during operational hours. The Student Assistant position performs reception, event planning, social media/mass communication, and administrative duties to advance the work of the ITRC. Apply TODAY by clicking the image above or the button below! The application closes on April 12, 2024. Email itrc@ucsd.edu with any questions.

Apply to be a Student Assistant Here!

Upcoming Events

Are you graduating in 2024? If so, please fill our our 2024 graduation form so we can honor you at our Native Graduates Honoring Ceremony on June 14th, 2024 (time TBD). Please email itrc@ucsd.edu with any questions.

2024 Graduation Form

Ask A Native Triton

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

The ITRC is proud to introduce...

Hawk Funmaker

Tribal Affiliation: Ho-Chunk

Year/Major/Minor: 1st-Year Transfer Student/Business Economics and Environmental Studies Minor

Hometown: Los Angeles/Highland Park, CA

1. What made you choose UC San Diego?

Visiting the campus helped solidify my choice, and I remember loving the idea of being able to walk to the beach.

2. What advice do you have for potential Native students?

As a Native student pursuing higher education, it often felt out of reach because, in spaces such as universities, there is a lack of Indigenous representation. The most helpful thing I have found for feeling out of place is to find your community and people who can relate to you, like at the ITRC or by joining a club with people who share your interests.

3. What do you like to do for fun?

I love spending time outside, being present in nature with my dog Bubbles. Every summer, I look forward to going camping with her and my friends in the Sierra Nevada.

What We've Been Up To

Beaded Earrings Workshop

On Monday, March 4th, the Intertribal Resource Center hosted a beading workshop led by our Facilities, Operations, and Student Programs Coordinator - Michaela (Lipan Apache). Participants had the opportunity to make beaded earrings in a variety of color options. The two sets of earrings shown above are made by Student Assistants Kal and Christine. Thank you to our participants! Don't forget to tag @UCSD_ITRC if you post your completed project on Instagram.

Finals Refuel

On Monday, March 11th, we held our quarterly "Finals Refuel" event. Coffee, Einstein bagels, and various snacks were provided for students to chill, study, and prepare for Finals week. We also had to-go care packages for students that stopped by filled with goodies courtesy of College Corps. Scantrons and bluebooks were also available for students to take. Thanks to all who attended!