UCLA American Indian Studies Center

UCLA American Indian Studies Center UCLA AISC was founded in 1969 as a research institute dedicated to addressing American Indian issues

The UCLA American Indian Studies Center was founded in 1969 at the University of California, Los Angeles as a research institute dedicated to addressing American Indian issues and supporting Indian communities. The Center also serves as a bridge between the academy and indigenous peoples locally, nationally, and internationally. Today, we foster innovative academic research, publish leading schola

rship in the field of American Indian Studies, and support events and programming focused on indigenous issues.

Talk with Casandra Stouder (Seminole/Diné) on Feb 27th at Kaufman Hall 208 from 1:30pm to 2:50pm
02/25/2025

Talk with Casandra Stouder (Seminole/Diné) on Feb 27th at Kaufman Hall 208 from 1:30pm to 2:50pm

Join us on February 20th at Kaufman Hall 208 for a book talk with Dr. Alicia Carrol at 2pm.
02/18/2025

Join us on February 20th at Kaufman Hall 208 for a book talk with Dr. Alicia Carrol at 2pm.

Bruin Highlight: Past, Present & Future This February 2025 we are highlighting Native Bruin Renee White Eyes from the ...
02/13/2025

Bruin Highlight: Past, Present & Future
This February 2025 we are highlighting Native Bruin Renee White Eyes from the Quechan nation and a 2024 PhD graduate.

Dr. Renee White Eyes is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership department. She has extensive expertise as a student affairs professional in higher education, including work with Native American serving programs. In her research, she draws on her expertise in admissions, recruiting, and community outreach to investigate questions about American Indian experience in higher education.

Graduated with a PhD in Social Research Methodology from the School of Education and Information Studies in 2024

Personal Quote:
"I started at UCLA as an American Indian recruiter for Undergraduate Admission in 2010. The experiences, the students I had the pleasure of meeting, and the staff/faculty I connected with had a profound impact on my life trajectory. This all led me to eventually go back to school for the PhD, and it is one of the best decisions I made. As a faculty member at NAU, I now have the opportunity to advocate for our students and staff as my mentors did for me. This is the way I give back, and I will continue to draw on the lessons I have learned from my time at UCLA as I continue to engage in this work for our Indigenous communities as a form of reciprocity."

Deadline, March 3, 2025The UCLA Institute of American Cultures (IAC) invites applications for support of research in Afr...
02/13/2025

Deadline, March 3, 2025

The UCLA Institute of American Cultures (IAC) invites applications for support of research in African American Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, and Chicana/o Studies. RSVP for the information session here: https://bit.ly/40Tz6Qe. To apply, visit https://iac.ucla.edu/funding/grants.

The Challenge of Fostering Responsible Relations:The Case of Osage WindsJean Dennison (University of Washington)Thursday...
02/11/2025

The Challenge of Fostering Responsible Relations:

The Case of Osage Winds

Jean Dennison (University of Washington)

Thursday Feb. 13 | 12:15pm-1:45pm| Haines Hall 352

01/22/2025

The information session for the IAC Grad/Predoc Fellowship in Ethnic Studies on Thurs Jan 23, 12–1:15 PM will now be via Zoom instead of in person. https://bit.ly/4fLujnR

🔷Bruin Highlight: Past, Present & Future 🔷🔸This January 2025 we are highlighting Native Bruin Ella Kohler from the Sac ...
01/09/2025

🔷Bruin Highlight: Past, Present & Future 🔷
🔸This January 2025 we are highlighting Native Bruin Ella Kohler from the Sac and Fox Nation, class of 2024. 🔸

Ella was raised in Ventura County, California, where she currently lives, and is a proud member of the Sac and Fox Nation Tribe of Oklahoma. In the Fall of 2022, she transferred to UCLA from Moorpark College. As a transfer student, Ella aimed to maximize her undergraduate experience, leading her to become actively engaged in the native community on campus. She held a position on the board of the American Indian Student Association (AISA) and contributed to both the student-led Retention program RAIN! (Retention of American Indians Now!) and Outreach AIR (American Indian Recruitment) programs. Through these roles, she was able to promote the success of Native students in higher education by providing mentorship and advocacy, finding great satisfaction in being a supportive resource for her peers. In December 2024, she commenced her role at the First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) in their Pasadena office. As a Program Officer for the California Tribal Fund, one of FNDI's various initiatives, she specifically focuses on supporting California-based, California-Native-led nonprofits and tribal programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing and facilitating projects that emphasize food sovereignty and local control of food systems. Ella is both excited and grateful for the chance to enhance her understanding of California tribal communities and to contribute to the well-being of the original stewards of the land she is privileged to call home.

"My time at UCLA was truly transformative, and I’m deeply grateful for the people who supported and inspired me along the way. The connections I built and the experiences I was fortunate enough to have shaped not only my academic journey but also my personal growth. Having mentors that believed in and encouraged me, as well as being surrounded by such driven and passionate peers, motivated me to step into student leadership roles and embrace every opportunity that came my way. My involvement in AISA was particularly impactful. I learned more about the incredible diversity within our individual cultures, identities, and backgrounds, which allowed me to explore and embrace my own identity in ways I hadn’t before. UCLA will always hold a special place in my heart."

IAC Graduate/Predoctoral Fellowship in Ethnic Studies Information Session on Thurs Jan 23, 12-1:15 PM @ Haines Hall 153....
01/09/2025

IAC Graduate/Predoctoral Fellowship in Ethnic Studies Information Session on Thurs Jan 23, 12-1:15 PM @ Haines Hall 153. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4fLujnR for UCLA grad students & predoctoral candidates interested in ethnic studies! App deadline: Mon Jan 27 https://iac.ucla.edu/funding/graduate

The UCLA American Indian Studies Center wishes you all a very happy and successful 2025!
01/02/2025

The UCLA American Indian Studies Center wishes you all a very happy and successful 2025!

Enjoy your Holiday Break and Happy New Year!
12/21/2024

Enjoy your Holiday Break and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays from the UCLA American Indian Studies Center
12/21/2024

Happy Holidays from the UCLA American Indian Studies Center

The UCLA Institute of American Cultures offers an award from Dr. Shirley Hune to support doctoral student research that ...
12/20/2024

The UCLA Institute of American Cultures offers an award from Dr. Shirley Hune to support doctoral student research that addresses inter-ethnic and inter-racial issues. UCLA graduate students are eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 award! https://iac.ucla.edu/funding/hune-award

Ethnic Studies Research Grant Opportunity! The UCLA Institute of American Cultures invites applications for support of ...
12/20/2024

Ethnic Studies Research Grant Opportunity!


The UCLA Institute of American Cultures invites applications for support of research in American Indian Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Chicana/o studies for 2025-2026. Open to current UCLA graduate students, faculty or staff. https://iac.ucla.edu/funding/grants

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