On September 20, 2016, the American Indian Center (AIC) named the first recipient of the Faith Danielle Hedgepeth Award at the annual luncheon that celebrates the life and legacy of former Tar Heel, Faith Danielle Hedgepeth. This Award will be … Read more
The American Indian Center (AIC) received a $386,082 grant from the Winston-Salem-based Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to extend their work through the Healthy Native North Carolinians Network. These fund contribute to the prevention of obesity and other chronic diseases … Read more
Dear Students at UNC-Chapel Hill, The American Indian Center is proud to announce that we will have UNC student employment opportunities for the 2016-2017 academic year, which we call Student Ambassadors. Positions are available for both work-study and non-work study … Read more
Darryl Locklear (Lumbee), 31, attended the 26th Annual Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID) Conference that was held in Mesa, Arizona from June 8-11, 2016. Together, there were five current practicing dentists and 20 current dental and pre-dental students in … Read more
http://uncnews.unc.edu/2016/07/15/unc-chapel-hill-will-use-grant-kate-b-reynolds-charitable-trust-promote-healthy-lifestyles-among-north-carolina-native-communities/ UNC-Chapel Hill will use grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to promote healthy lifestyles among North Carolina Native communities For immediate use UNC-Chapel Hill will use grant from Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust to promote healthy lifestyles among … Read more
Chancellor Carol L. Folt selected six Carolina employees to receive 2016 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards, one of the most coveted distinctions earned by faculty and staff. The American Indian Center’s (AIC) very own Randi Byrd was among the … Read more
Please join the Sappony Tribe as they celebrate their Native heritage and work to promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and intertribal collaboration for the 5th Annual Sappony 5K Trail Run/1 Mile Fun Run! When: Saturday, June 18th, 2016 Location: Mayo … Read more
Karine Martel, citizen of the Métis Nation, graduated on May 8, 2016 with highest honors and distinction in American Studies. She received a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian & Indigenous Studies and Political Science with a Minor in Environmental Studies. … Read more
Kayshel Lee Payette Trudell has been awarded numerous awards in recognition of her scholastic achievement and the impact she made within the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program during her time at Carolina. Kayshel joined ROTC her sophomore year and … Read more
NEW! A recording of the May 6th informational webinar is now available! Click here to watch! May 3, 2016- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: HEALTHY NATIVE NORTH CAROLINIANS NETWORK PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING PROJECTS The … Read more
