Student Resources
To learn more about AIC student resources, visit Student Engagement Initiative.
Resources for American Indian and Indigenous Students
http://americanindianstudies.unc.edu
American Indian and Indigenous Studies at UNC Chapel Hill features a dynamic, multidisciplinary community of faculty, students, and staff, and is housed in the Dept. of American Studies. Our research, teaching, and service focus on the histories, contemporary experiences, expressive cultures, and political status of indigenous peoples in and beyond North America. Many of the faculty are devoted to collaborative research, and they value engaged scholarship that is relevant to Native American and indigenous communities.
American Indian and Indigenous Studies at UNC Chapel Hill features a dynamic, multidisciplinary community of faculty, students, and staff, and is housed in the Dept. of American Studies. Our research, teaching, and service focus on the histories, contemporary experiences, expressive cultures, and political status of indigenous peoples in and beyond North America. Many of the faculty are devoted to collaborative research, and they value engaged scholarship that is relevant to Native American and indigenous communities.
https://americanindiancenter.unc.edu
The American Indian Center is a public service center that bridges the richness of Native cultures with the strengths of Carolina in education, research and service through four areas of engagement: Engaged Scholarship, Native Community Engagement, Student Engagement, and Campus Community Engagement. The American Indian Center operates on values traditionally found in Indigenous communities: Respect, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Balance. We lead with our values and we hope that this is how you get to know the American Indian Center.
The American Indian Center is a public service center that bridges the richness of Native cultures with the strengths of Carolina in education, research and service through four areas of engagement: Engaged Scholarship, Native Community Engagement, Student Engagement, and Campus Community Engagement. The American Indian Center operates on values traditionally found in Indigenous communities: Respect, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Balance. We lead with our values and we hope that this is how you get to know the American Indian Center.
Dr. Larry Chavis: chavisl@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
In the Spring of 2013, American Indian faculty and staff at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill met to form the first American Indian Caucus, including representatives from the AIC, AIIS, Carolina Student Legal Services, and professional schools (social work, nursing, business, law and etc.). Caucus members come from varied tribal backgrounds. They are a social and professional support group for Native faculty and staff at UNC Chapel Hill across a wide range of disciplines and departments. They engage with Native students as mentors to support their professional development at Carolina and beyond.
In the Spring of 2013, American Indian faculty and staff at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill met to form the first American Indian Caucus, including representatives from the AIC, AIIS, Carolina Student Legal Services, and professional schools (social work, nursing, business, law and etc.). Caucus members come from varied tribal backgrounds. They are a social and professional support group for Native faculty and staff at UNC Chapel Hill across a wide range of disciplines and departments. They engage with Native students as mentors to support their professional development at Carolina and beyond.
Facilitator: Dr. Ben Frey benfrey@live.unc.edu
Immerse yourself in learning the Cherokee language. No previous experience in the Cherokee language is required to participate. Open to students, faculty and staff. Ani Kahwi (Cherokee Coffee Hour) occurs every Tuesday from 2:00-3:00pm in Abernethy Hall (American Indian Center) and is facilitated by language instructor, Dr. Ben Frey, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Professor in the American Studies Department. Ani Kahwi is co-sponsored by the American Indian Center.
Immerse yourself in learning the Cherokee language. No previous experience in the Cherokee language is required to participate. Open to students, faculty and staff. Ani Kahwi (Cherokee Coffee Hour) occurs every Tuesday from 2:00-3:00pm in Abernethy Hall (American Indian Center) and is facilitated by language instructor, Dr. Ben Frey, a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Professor in the American Studies Department. Ani Kahwi is co-sponsored by the American Indian Center.
https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/alphapiomega
Mission Statement: Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. was founded at UNC-Chapel Hill on September 1, 1994 by four phenomenal women. APiO is the first Native American Greek Letter organization in the United States. The sorority continues to grow and is a national organization with sisters across the nation. Founded on principles of education, spirituality, traditionalism, and contemporary issues, the sorority exists to serve as a support system for American Indian women on UNC’s campus and increase awareness of American Indian issues within the university community.
Mission Statement: Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. was founded at UNC-Chapel Hill on September 1, 1994 by four phenomenal women. APiO is the first Native American Greek Letter organization in the United States. The sorority continues to grow and is a national organization with sisters across the nation. Founded on principles of education, spirituality, traditionalism, and contemporary issues, the sorority exists to serve as a support system for American Indian women on UNC’s campus and increase awareness of American Indian issues within the university community.
https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/carolina-indian-circle
Mission Statement: CIC was founded in the fall of 1974 as a support group to meet the needs of American Indian students on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. At the time, when less than 10 American Indians were enrolled, the Circle was and continues to be an integral source of comfort and community. Our organization assists Native American students academically and socially by providing a positive atmosphere and a sense of community. We strive to educate the university community and the general public by insuring that Native American cultural heritage is recognized and respected at UNC-Chapel Hill through appropriate curriculum, research, administrative support, cultural events and increased American Indian representation on the faculty and staff.
Mission Statement: CIC was founded in the fall of 1974 as a support group to meet the needs of American Indian students on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. At the time, when less than 10 American Indians were enrolled, the Circle was and continues to be an integral source of comfort and community. Our organization assists Native American students academically and socially by providing a positive atmosphere and a sense of community. We strive to educate the university community and the general public by insuring that Native American cultural heritage is recognized and respected at UNC-Chapel Hill through appropriate curriculum, research, administrative support, cultural events and increased American Indian representation on the faculty and staff.
Dr. Marcus Collins: collinsm@email.unc.edu
The Center for Student Academic Counseling (CSAC) offers academic counseling and personal support for all UNC students. Historically, CSAC’s primary objective has been to sponsor programs and activities that promote academic excellence, increase retention, and improve the campus climate for diversity among minority students in general and American Indian and African American undergraduates in particular.
The Center for Student Academic Counseling (CSAC) offers academic counseling and personal support for all UNC students. Historically, CSAC’s primary objective has been to sponsor programs and activities that promote academic excellence, increase retention, and improve the campus climate for diversity among minority students in general and American Indian and African American undergraduates in particular.
http://gradschool.unc.edu/studentlife/diversity/fngc.html
Mission Statement: FNGC is an organization of Native American graduate and professional students at UNC-Chapel Hill. The organization provides advocacy, support, professional development, mentoring and social functions to Native Americans across campus. Though FNGC is primarily made up of Native American students, the organization is open for full membership and participation regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender.
Mission Statement: FNGC is an organization of Native American graduate and professional students at UNC-Chapel Hill. The organization provides advocacy, support, professional development, mentoring and social functions to Native Americans across campus. Though FNGC is primarily made up of Native American students, the organization is open for full membership and participation regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender.
Mission Statement: NALSA serves as a cultural and academic support system for Native law students in the Triangle and the local Native community. NALSA accomplishes these goals by addressing issues of recruitment of Native law students, through advocacy of legal and non-legal interests affecting the Native community, and through the facilitation of improved communication among and between students, the Native community and the general public. The organization is open to all students!
http://www.phisigmanu.com
Mission Statement: We, the Brothers of Phi Sigma Nu, empower Native Men to collectively engage in academic, social, cultural and physical realms to promote and inspire growth in tribal families, tribal communities, the United States of America and the world at large. We were established on February 13, 1996 at University of North Carolina at Pembroke and on February 3, 1997, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke recognized Phi Sigma Nu as a Greek organization, making it the first American Indian Fraternity in the World. Our motto is “Men of Valor, Men of Pride.”
Mission Statement: We, the Brothers of Phi Sigma Nu, empower Native Men to collectively engage in academic, social, cultural and physical realms to promote and inspire growth in tribal families, tribal communities, the United States of America and the world at large. We were established on February 13, 1996 at University of North Carolina at Pembroke and on February 3, 1997, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke recognized Phi Sigma Nu as a Greek organization, making it the first American Indian Fraternity in the World. Our motto is “Men of Valor, Men of Pride.”
“Unheard Voices” is a student-led a capella performance subgroup of the Carolina Indian Circle, officially founded in the 1970s as an American Indian spoken word performance group. Today, in honoring their roots, students combine spoken word advocacy with traditional songs for a unique and powerful expression of cultural pride and resiliency.
http://carolinacupboard.web.unc.edu/If you are a student experiencing financial hardship or hunger, please know that UNC has a food pantry that was founded by UNC students, called Carolina Cupboard. It is housed within Avery Residence Hall’s basement (295 Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514) which can be accessed through the side doors. It is accessible to any and all students. All a student needs to show is their PID. Note: Carolina Cupboard will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 10AM – 4PM. All food is free of charge. Please contact Carolina Cupboard with any questions or concerns about receiving or donating food: CarolinaCupboard@gmail.com
Minority Students & Healthcare Education: An Online Guide to School Success: https://www.edumed.org/resources/minority-students-healthcare-education/
Essential Career Resource for Veterans: https://www.velvetjobs.com/articles/insights/career-resource-for-veterans