MSU American Indian and Indigenous Studies

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MSU American Indian and Indigenous Studies We believe these are issues that transcend traditional boundaries between academic disciplines. Michigan State University’s AISP is designed to meet this need.

The American Indian Studies Program (AISP) at Michigan State University seeks to form an understanding of American Indian cultures and identities, the place of American Indian/ Indigenous people in today’s world, and the changing demands of American Indian/Indigenous peoples in the pursuit of cross-cultural diversity. To understand the complexity of these subjects and to respond to them thoughtfully, students require a range of training both across disciplines and outside university settings. The Native population of Michigan is proportionally one of the largest of those states east of the Mississippi. The American Indian Studies undergraduate minor at MSU insures that the state's largest university offers a program of study that explores the indigenous foundations of this country and recognizes the continuing contribution of Native/Indigenous peoples to North American and Global society.

10/13/2026

We’re hosting a Round Dance!
Save the date 11/21

Great day yesterday! Chi miigwech to of our students for such a beautiful rock painting and show of community.
10/13/2026

Great day yesterday! Chi miigwech to of our students for such a beautiful rock painting and show of community.

Indigenous People's Day is coming up on Monday, October 12! Here's a few events you might be interested in. 7am Sunrise ...
10/06/2026

Indigenous People's Day is coming up on Monday, October 12! Here's a few events you might be interested in.

7am Sunrise Ceremony @ The Rock
Breakfast at Shaw Immediately after

12-1:30pm "Being a Good Relative: Engaging Respectfuly in Indian Country," Luncheon and Panel. Law School. rsvp for lunch: https://forms.gle/LUTMRKzDjyKFzD6A7

3pm March from Beaumont Tower to Rock (meet at 2:30 @ Beaumont). Stop at Admin Building for short program with speakers, end at Rock with more speakers!

5:30-8pm Feast at Fenner Nature Center with the Indigenous Youth Empowerment Program. Potluck Style and bring your feast bundle (a plate and utensils so as to reduce waste!)

09/27/2026

First book club meeting 10/15 in the NAISO room!

We finished up with our wiigwaas jiimaan (birchbark canoe) build yesterday, and our fingers and feet are a little sore, ...
09/21/2026

We finished up with our wiigwaas jiimaan (birchbark canoe) build yesterday, and our fingers and feet are a little sore, but our hearts are full. It was a nice reminder that making things in community is never just about making the thing, instead it's about being in fellowship with community, joking, spilling tea, eating, laughing, all the while building something very cool together.

Chi miigwech to inaugural MSU Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Ron Paquin and his apprentices and helpers Adam Avery, Josh Homminga, Rob Rudd, Jason Van Alstine, and Ruben Blackcloud. Special thanks to Ron’s business manager and wife Molly, and to everyone who came out to help and be in community. Big shout out to the Michigan Traditional Arts Program and the Native American Institute for helping make this happen.

It’s raining but we are under a covered patio. Cmon out and lend a hand! 10-4 today though peak work hours seem to be be...
09/19/2026

It’s raining but we are under a covered patio. Cmon out and lend a hand! 10-4 today though peak work hours seem to be between 10:30-2:30 (with a short noon lunch break)

MSU’s Indigenous Welcome Celebration brings the community together and introduces Ojibwa canoe builder Ron Paquin as its inaugural artist-in-residence.

We had a wonderful Native Welcome event last night! Miigwech to all the folks who came out to support our new students a...
09/17/2026

We had a wonderful Native Welcome event last night! Miigwech to all the folks who came out to support our new students and welcome our artist-in-residence, Ron Paquin.

The community is also sending prayers to Kevin Leonard and his family. The event wasn't the same without you, Kevin. Also, turns out you're our photo guy!! We collectively scrapped this sub-par collection together. 🤣 Miigwech for all your work helping put the event together.

If you have any photos from last night, please add to the chat.

A GA meeting means it's not just the elected executive board (e-board), but for the general (assembly? audience? I forge...
09/05/2026

A GA meeting means it's not just the elected executive board (e-board), but for the general (assembly? audience? I forget what it's called!) In other words, if you're interested in NAISO MSU, you should stop by! Share with students and friends.

First GA Meeting!
NAISO room @5:30

more great events happening this fall!
09/05/2026

more great events happening this fall!

Join us for the MSU Indigenous Welcome on September 16 from 6-8pm in the Multicultural Center! This annual event celebra...
09/03/2026

Join us for the MSU Indigenous Welcome on September 16 from 6-8pm in the Multicultural Center! This annual event celebrates the start of the semester with food, community, and introductions from campus programs that support your work. This year the event will also help kick off our first-ever jiimaan (canoe) build led by artist-in-residence Ron Paquin and apprentices Adam Avery, Josh Homminga, and Rob Rudd. Stop by the Multicultural Center and lend a hand. You can come for as short or long a time as you'd like!! September 17-19 10am-4pm, September 20 10am-1pm.

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