UNC Student, Meredith McCoy, has always had a keen interest in learning the rich histories of her American Indian People and sharing her knowledge with others. She did just that at this year’s American Educational Studies Association (AESA) Conference in … Read more
Help us raise $1,000 today for student development! This will support 5 students to attend conferences for professional development. Please consider making a gift to the American Indian Center during this #TarHeelTuesday. It’s easy! Click here and select the American Indian … Read more
Senior UNC Student, Gavin Bell, was recently featured in an article in The Daily Tar Heel entitled “A fight for recognition”. This article showcases Bell’s personal activism to fight social injustice, while providing a glimpse at the history of his … Read more
UNC Alumna and trained historian, Dr. Brooke Bauer, graduated in May 2016 with a strong hope and desire to give back to her Catawba Indian Nation. Upon graduation, Dr. Bauer relocated to Rock Hill, South Carolina and began working as … Read more
Dear Friends of the American Indian Center, Thank you to everyone who supported the AIC with our Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts during October and November. Collectively, we were able to meet immediate needs of many citizens of the Lumbee Tribe … Read more
November American Indian Heritage Month Events and Programs! The UNC American Indian Center is pleased to share with you a calendar of events for November in celebration of American Indian Heritage Month! The month-long celebration will include lectures, cultural activities and … Read more
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
