American Indian Recruitment and Retention

American Indian Recruitment and Retention American Indian Recruitment & Retention at UC Davis. Student-run & initiated resources and support for Native American/Indigenous incoming & current students

We’ve been soaking up so much Summer AIRR over the past few months, but as the season wraps up, we are getting ready to ...
08/18/2026

We’ve been soaking up so much Summer AIRR over the past few months, but as the season wraps up, we are getting ready to transition back to work and school mode! ☀️📚

From traveling and exploring nature to resting up and recharging, our coordinators have had an incredible summer. But as much as we’ve loved the break, nothing compares to the energy of a new academic year. We have missed this community so much and are beyond excited to see everyone back on campus, reconnect, and welcome new and returning students to the family! 💙💛

Friendly reminder that when every academic year ends a new AIRR team is formed. If you are interested in working for AIRR in the coming years, don’t hesitate to come chat with us about opportunities! 😊

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A four slide photo carousel with photos compiled from each AIRR coordinators Summer.
Image 1: Titled “Summer AIRR”. A collage featuring a European building with a statue, Native American pottery and baskets on display, Karina canoeing on a river, and a garden of blooming roses under the UC Davis AIRR logo.
Image 2: “Nataya’s Summer Diary” collage featuring an ocean sunset, forest trees, baskets of acorns, a bouquet of flowers, outdoor portraits, and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge with hibiscus graphics.
Image 3:“Maliyah’s Summer Diary” collage featuring a European plaza, a stadium with fireworks, a stone tower, a coffee and pastry, a monument, a graffiti wall, and interior courtroom photos with Maliyah in a judicial robe.
Image 4: “Karina’s Summer Diary” collage featuring a sunset, outdoor paths, Karina in a cactus field, plates of food, a canoeing shot, a person with braided hair, and a puzzle book on a table.

Support Native and Indigenous student success at UC Davis! 💙💛The American Indian Recruitment and Retention (AIRR) progra...
08/04/2026

Support Native and Indigenous student success at UC Davis! 💙💛

The American Indian Recruitment and Retention (AIRR) program provides critical academic, emotional, and cultural community for our students. Every donation goes directly toward funding retention resources, cultural events, youth outreach, and supporting annual traditions like Big Time.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link in our bio to donate today. Any amount makes a difference! ✨😌

We cannot express how excited and grateful we are to meet all of our new undergraduate and graduate students this Fall! 🙂‍↔️🤩

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Slide 1:
Promotional graphic titled “DONATE TO AIRR TODAY!” with photos of UC Davis Indigenous students celebrating graduation and campus events. Text quotes AIRR’s mission to support Native students academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Features a QR code, donation instructions, and AIRR and UC Davis SRRC logos.

Slide 2:
Promotional graphic titled “HOW DOES YOUR DONATION HELP?” featuring photos of student gatherings. Bullet points outline impact areas: Academic Success & Retention, Community & Cultural Preservation, Youth Recruitment & Outreach, and Big Time honorariums. Includes a QR code and organizational logos.

🌲On Friday, July 24th, Nation Builders gathered at the Blodgett Forest Research Station for the Nation Builders Gatherin...
07/30/2026

🌲On Friday, July 24th, Nation Builders gathered at the Blodgett Forest Research Station for the Nation Builders Gathering: Imagining Meadows, hosted by the Indigenous Futures Society.

We were so fortunate to have past and current AIRR staff, UC Davis alumni, and current UC Davis students join together as Nation Builders alongside relations from neighboring tribal nations and partner universities, such as UC Berkeley.

Here is a peek at what our day of land-based learning, cultural connection, and community building looked like:
Opening & Community Connection: Started our morning with prayer, an opening circle, and community introductions.
🪶 Morning Workshops:
• Quail processing & cooking with Austin Stevenot.
• Acorn processing & traditional cooking with Kimberly Stevenot, her granddaughter Stella and her son Austin.

(Not pictured)🎨 Art & Cultural Discussion: A talk and presentation with Stan Padilla featuring meadow, plant, and cultural drawings.
🥣 Community Lunch: Nourished ourselves with acorn mush, bbq quail and sandwiches!
Meadow Workshop & Botanical Mapping: Guided meadow walk, plant identification, and mapping.

Elders & Knowledge Bearers shared stories, medicine, food histories, and Tribal leader visions for Tribal-led meadow restoration and partnerships.

We’re so proud to see our UC Davis Native students and alumni continuously stepping up to grab these opportunities, showing up for our communities, and leading the way. ☀️🪶

Thank you again Indigenous Futures Society !

☀️ Happy Summer from AIRR! ☀️We hope you are all enjoying the break, whether you’re at home with family, flying off for ...
06/23/2026

☀️ Happy Summer from AIRR! ☀️
We hope you are all enjoying the break, whether you’re at home with family, flying off for vacation, or powering through summer classes! ✈️🏘️📚 We are sending all of our students positive and relaxing vibes.
Remember to stay safe out there! We are already counting down the days until we see you again at UC Davis The Nest for some exciting events!

As always, if you have any questions or need anything at all over the break, don’t hesitate to reach out via DM or email us at [email protected] 🌸

We miss you all! Enjoy the sun and stay sacred! 🪶☀️

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A graphic with a purple Native American style geometric patterned background featuring cartoon-style illustrations of summer essentials scattered around the edges: a bright green disposable camera, black sunglasses, a blue bucket hat with an AIRR logo, a small palm tree on a sandy island, pink headphones, and a spiky yellow sun. Bold white text with a blue shadow in the center reads “HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!”.

Our community recently came together to map out our goals, dreams, and futures! 🪶💛From future travels and career goals t...
06/05/2026

Our community recently came together to map out our goals, dreams, and futures! 🪶💛

From future travels and career goals to deep personal reflections, everyone brought so much beautiful energy to their boards. Swipe through to check out the amazing creations and the community hard at work! ➡️ 🎨✂️



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Slide 1:Flyer on pink background with Southwest-patterned border. Large blue text reads “VISION BOARD WORKSHOP RECAP! Hosted by AIRR’s TNI and Community Interns: Karina Ceja and Ileana Guillen.” Center features a collage board with photos of a child, dogs, a horse, and motivational phrases. AIRR logo is in the bottom left.
Slide 2: Collage on pink background showing three workshop photos and a vision board sample featuring a vacation theme with a car and passport cutout. Photos show students collaborating at a supply-filled table, two women talking on a couch, and a man proudly holding up his finished board.
Slide 3:Collage on pink background featuring a dense vision board with travel, nature, and cat imagery in the center. Two accompanying workshop photos show students cutting out magazine clips around a coffee table and a wider view of participants working on couches in a lounge.
Slide 4: Collage on pink background showing two students smiling individually while holding up their completed, colorful vision boards. A third photo shows a wide view of the campus lounge room with multiple participants working. Decorated with seashell, postcard, and bumblebee graphics.

POV: You finally have a stage for your niche internet obsessions. 🧠🔥😅Ever seen a TikTok so chaotic it permanently altere...
05/23/2026

POV: You finally have a stage for your niche internet obsessions. 🧠🔥

😅Ever seen a TikTok so chaotic it permanently altered your brain chemistry? Or a meme so specific you can’t even explain why it’s funny? Now is your time to shine!
Join AIRR for Present Your Brainrot Night—the ultimate informal show-and-tell. Whether it’s deep-fried memes, 2012 classics, or the latest viral fever dream, bring your favorites and find your people.😌
🗓️ THE DEETS:
WHEN: Thursday, May 28th, 2026
TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE: The Nest Main Room
> We’re here for the laughs, but let’s keep it school-appropriate!

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A flyer with a light beige background. At the top-left, the AIRR (American Indian Recruitment & Retention) logo is visible, and on the top-right is the UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services logo.
Below the logos, large, reddish-pink text reads, “AIRR presents: Present Your BRAINROT NIGHT.”
The flyer includes the following text in dark brown: “Think of it as an informal presentation night meets the ultimate internet show-and-tell. We all have those niche memes, chaotic TikToks, or viral videos that have altered our brain chemistry, shaped who we are, or just make us laugh until we cry. Now is your chance to share them with your people!”
Event details follow: “Thursday, May 28th, 2026,” “4:00-6:00pm,” and “Location: The Nest Main Room.”
The bottom section features a variety of meme images:
A close-up of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
A chocolate Labrador.
The “Three Spider-Men pointing” meme.
The “Sometimes I say idk and be knowing” grape meme.
In the center is a graphic illustration of a hand pointing at a smartphone screen that displays small images of a purse, another dog, and a man smiling. The flyer is framed with abstract reddish-pink curved lines.

❤️While May 5th marks the official day of remembrance, the reality of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP)...
05/19/2026

❤️While May 5th marks the official day of remembrance, the reality of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis is a burden carried by our communities every single day. At UC Davis, we dedicated this week not just to awareness, but to active honoring and reminding the world that these are not just statistics, but our relatives.

We remember them in every step we take, in every song we sing, and in every prayer we offer. This movement doesn’t end when the banners are put away; we carry their names and their stories with us always.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and walked with us. Your presence and support mean everything as we continue to advocate for justice, safety, and healing. ❤️🌹


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Intro: A deep red flyer for UC Davis MMIP Week, featuring logos for NASU, The Nest, and AIRR.

May 5, 2026 (MMIP Day): Students participate in the UC Davis MMIP Walk wearing red clothing and symbolic red handprint masks. Participants are shown carrying advocacy signs, tying red ribbons to campus fixtures, and gathering in the Quad.

May 6, 2026: Students and community members gather at the California State Capitol in Sacramento for the Annual Candlelight Vigil. Group photos show participants standing in solidarity in front of the illuminated Capitol building at sunset.

May 14, 2026: The UC Davis MMIP Vigil featuring a long banner of names held by students. The event includes a traditional drum circle and a ceremonial performance by Danza Azteca dancers in feathered regalia. A final photo shows a hand holding a white rose.

❤️While May 5th marks the official day of remembrance, the reality of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP)...
05/19/2026

❤️While May 5th marks the official day of remembrance, the reality of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) crisis is a burden carried by our communities every single day. At UC Davis, we dedicated this week not just to awareness, but to active honoring and reminding the world that these are not just statistics, but our relatives.

We remember them in every step we take, in every song we sing, and in every prayer we offer. This movement doesn’t end when the banners are put away; we carry their names and their stories with us always.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and walked with us. Your presence and support mean everything as we continue to advocate for justice, safety, and healing. ❤️✊🏽🌹

JusticeForIndigenousPeoples

Intro: A deep red flyer for UC Davis MMIP Week, featuring logos for NASU (Native American Student Union), The Nest, and AIRR (American Indian Recruitment and Retention).

May 5, 2026 (MMIP Day): Students participate in the UC Davis MMIP Walk wearing red clothing and symbolic red handprint masks. Participants are shown carrying advocacy signs, tying red ribbons to campus fixtures, and gathering in the Quad.

May 6, 2026: Students and community members gather at the California State Capitol in Sacramento for the Annual Candlelight Vigil. Group photos show participants standing in solidarity in front of the illuminated Capitol building at sunset.

May 14, 2026: The UC Davis MMIP Vigil featuring a long banner of names held by students. The event includes a traditional drum circle and a ceremonial performance by Danza Azteca dancers in feathered regalia. A final photo shows a hand holding a white rose.

ENVISION YOUR FUTURE with AIRR ✨✂️Calling all of our amazing community members, and a huge shoutout to our Seniors! 🎓 As...
05/18/2026

ENVISION YOUR FUTURE with AIRR ✨✂️

Calling all of our amazing community members, and a huge shoutout to our Seniors! 🎓 As graduation approaches, it’s time to manifest the next chapter. Join AIRR for our Vision Board & Scrapbooking Workshop - the perfect space to ground your dreams and visualize your post-grad life.

If you haven’t made it to a program yet this year, this is the one to attend! This is a beautiful opportunity to soak up those last moments of community, share space, and create something meaningful together before the semester ends.

Whether you’re looking to map out your career, your travels, or your personal growth, let’s get those visions onto paper! 🔖

When: Friday, May 29th, 2026 🤩
Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Where: Native Nest (University House)

Perks: Food and drinks provided! 🥡🥤

⭐️All materials and books are provided, but feel free to bring your own personal scraps or photos to add that extra touch.🖍️

RSVP via the QR code in the slide! Don’t miss out on one of our final chances to be in community this year. See you there! 🧡



Image Description:
A vibrant, vision board and collage-style event flyer with a pink background featuring a geometric diamond pattern at the top and bottom.

The top of the flyer is decorated with scrapbooking elements: a stack of colorful books, scissors, tape, glue, and a small open scrapbook. To the right, there are illustrations of two Indigenous dancers in traditional regalia and a circular artwork of a bird.

The central text reads: "AIRR Presents: Vision Board & Scrapbooking Workshop. ‘ENVISION YOUR FUTURE’."
”Event Details: Friday, May 29th, 2026. 12pm–2:30pm at the Native Nest.

The bottom section includes a QR code for RSVPing and notes that food, drinks, and materials will be provided. Decorative elements at the bottom include a butterfly, a sun, a pressed flower, and an illustration of two people holding a banner that says "DEFEND NATIVE LAND.”

Feeling so incredibly inspired after an amazing weekend of connection, culture, and growth at the Native Youth Empowerme...
05/14/2026

Feeling so incredibly inspired after an amazing weekend of connection, culture, and growth at the Native Youth Empowerment Conference 2026. 💙 This year’s theme, “Weaving Pathways of Education and Identity,” came to life in the most powerful ways from hands-on workshops to powerful speakers and cultural activities. 🌿 It was an honor to see our next generation building bridges between education, heritage, and leadership.

Massive thank you to all the amazing presenters, volunteers, and programs. You made this event possible. Swipe through to see the highlights! 👉🏽 CulturalIdentity OurNextGen

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This 7 slide carousel consists of a collection of photos and graphics recapping the Native Youth Empowerment Conference 2026. The visual theme features a deep blue background with textured gold accents and the conference title, “Weaving Pathways of Education and Identity.” The imagery includes a graphic of traditional Indigenous weaving tools, a woven basket, and a colorful textile pattern.

The photos document various conference highlights: a handmade “Welcome” banner decorated with colorful handprints, a basket of custom conference buttons, and students engaged in collaborative workshops and group discussions within a large lecture hall. One slide shows a presentation on “Indigenous Leadership Skills,” while another displays an interactive wall where attendees wrote responses to the prompt, “Beyond the land acknowledgment... what do you love about the land we are on?” Additional photos capture the community atmosphere, showing volunteers in light blue event t-shirts serving meals at an outdoor buffet and students smiling together during social breaks on the UC Davis campus.

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