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2017 AIC Welcome Extravaganza!

August 7, 2017

  At the beginning of each year, the UNC American Indian Center hosts its Welcome Extravaganza for the Carolina American Indian Community & Friends on the side lawn of Abernethy Hall at South Columbia Street and Cameron Avenue. This event is free and … Read more

Film Screening: First Language- The Race to Save Cherokee

June 12, 2017

The Southern Culture Movie Series This film series is designed to be an entertaining and critical introduction to the American South, and most films are accompanied by commentary from a topical expert. While intended especially for international students and scholars, … Read more

2017 Elder in Residence – Chief Joyce Dugan (EBCI)

April 10, 2017

Good Evening Friends of the AIC, We, at the American Indian Center, are pleased to announce that former Chief Joyce Dugan of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will serve as the 2017 Elder in Residence. Joyce Dugan is the … Read more

AniKahwi (Cherokee Coffee Hour)

February 13, 2017

***Open to all UNC students, faculty and staff*** Learn the Cherokee Language! No prior knowledge of the language is required to attend, but be aware that this is a language immersion experience. Coffee and cookies are provided. For more information, … Read more

38th Annual Minority Health Conference

February 13, 2017

Please visit the official event page for up-to-date informantion: http://minorityhealth.web.unc.edu/ Watch the website of the conference. Register here! The Minority Health Conference is the largest and longest running student-led health conference in the country. The conference aims to raise awareness … Read more

The Gift

April 9, 2015

  THE GIFT “I’ve always been inspired by the spirit of clay,” says Senora Lynch, an artist from the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe, who calls her pottery Living Traditions. Lynch became interested in making pottery at the age of fourteen, when … Read more

Our Initiatives

August 19, 2013

Our mission is bridging the richness of American Indian cultures with the strengths of Carolina’s research, education, and service. As an Academic and Community Engagement unit within the Office of the Provost, the American Indian Center accomplishes this mission through … Read more