Dear AISC friends and family,

The end of the quarter is here! We hope that classes are wrapping up well.

We enjoyed seeing many of you at the fantastically successful Native American and Indigenous Studies Association conference June 16–19. Many thanks to the incredible Mishuana Goeman for chairing the host committee, and to all the AISC staff and students who worked hard to make this such a terrific event. With over 1000 participants at the beautiful new Intercontinental Hotel in downtown LA, this was no small undertaking! The AISC is very proud to have served as the host institution.

We are looking forward to Native Graduation, June 15. See below for location, time, and a list of the students graduating. Congratulations graduates!!

Wishing you all a wonderful, restful, and productive summer,
Shannon Speed
Director, UCLA American Indian Studies Center

Graduate students:

• Wiyaka (Marcus) Bear Eagle (Oglala Lakota)
• Sina Bear Eagle (Oglala Lakota)
• Patrick Burtt (Washoe Tribe of NV & CA)
• Liz Fast Horse (Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians)
• Kevin Hale (Diné, Navajo)
• Shalene Joseph (A'aniiih, Koyukon Athabascan)
• Shannon Rivers (Akimel O'otham, Gila River Indian Community)
• Akimel O'otham (Gila River Indian Community)
• David Streamer (Cahuilla, Los Coyotes)
• Aaron Wilson (Piipaash, Maricopa of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)

Undergraduates:

• Tina Charley (Navajo)
• Gabby Cirelli (Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake)
• Della Mendivil (Tohono O'odham Nation)
• Michaela Polacca (Hopi)
• Little Dove Rey (Maidu, Miwok, & Nisenan, United Auburn Indian Community)
• Mitchell Sabado (Ilocano and Kapampangan)
• Minda Streamer (Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians)
• Dannielle Zephier (Lakota)

The American Indian Studies Interdepartmental Program is hosting the graduation celebration on Friday, June 15 at 4 PM in the Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room.

The exhibit explores the history and cultural influence of the Tongva people, the original residents of the Santa Monica Bay area, who have lived in the area for 7,000 years. The exhibit displays artifacts from everyday life ranging from musical instruments to fishing nets woven from milkweed fiber.
Topics include community and social structure, use of plants, building methods, and profiles of significant figures. The exhibit also covers the presence of indigenous people today, and ongoing efforts to bring awareness to the local native population.

Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Museum Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 12pm – 8pm
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED

Admissions:
General – $10.00
Couple (two adults) – $15.00
Seniors & Students – $5.00
Children under 12 – Free
Museum members – Free
Veterans & Active-duty military – Free

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