In August 2020, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke was awarded a $1.5 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution Program. The five-year grant was awarded to build upon the university's ability to serve low-income and American Indian students. The grant proposed the creation of an American Indian Heritage Center (AIHC) to centralize programming for American Indian students at UNCP. The AIHC will provide cultural, social and academic program for American Indian students as well as educational programming for non-Native faculty, staff, and students.
Please sign up for all events on the AIHC's BraveConnect page.
https://uncp.presence.io/organization/american-indian-heritage-center
March Events!
Powwow Etiquette
March 17, 2025 |5:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M.| James A. Thomas Hall Event Room
Join us for Indigenous Power Hour: Powwow Etiquette, led by Jasmine Jacobs of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe and featuring the Pine Lodge Singers. This session will provide valuable insights into Powwow traditions, etiquette, and dancing.
Native American Speaker Series: Deep Roots, Strong Ties Fireside Chat
March 21, 2025 | 7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. |AIHC
Don't miss the Deep Roots, Strong Ties Fireside Chat featuring Quannah Chasinghorse, a fashion model, actor, and 4th-generation Indigenous land protector. Hear her inspiring story as she shares her journey, advocacy, and the importance of cultural resilience.
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