Native American Student Center at Cal Poly Pomona

Call for Virtual Vendors! The 2020 California Native American Day will be a virtual celebration held September 23-25, 2020 through our website and here on our page. This celebration will include a virtual vendor page. If you would like to be included on this listing, please email [email protected] for more information. Thank you!

The NASC invites you to join us for our Indigenous Wellness Circles
Starting Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 3-5 PM via zoom.
✔️Please RVSP on MyBAR
Monique Castro (Navajo/Chicanx), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and owner of Indigenous Circle of Wellness, along with colleague Carlos Lamadrid (Yaqui, Chiricahua Apache, Mexica) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will jointly facilitate our talking circle on honoring our pasts and healing through traditional teachings. We’re focused on centering community care with mindfulness about our Indigenous values! All folx are welcome.





[alt text: background is a neutral colored Native textile design. Top left corner has the Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers logo in white. Title reads “Hosted by Indigenous Circle it Wellness, Indigenous Wellness Circles”
Text on the poster reads, “make sure to RSVP on my BAR to receive the zoom link! Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 3:00-5:00 PM PST. Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 3:00-5:00 PM PST. Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 3:00-5:00 PM PST. Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 3:00-5:00 PM PST. Questions? Contact [email protected] [email protected] NASC Coordinator Gretchen Potter” bottom right corner has the NASC logo]
RSVP links can be found in bio

To Manage Wildfire, California Looks To What Tribes Have Known All Along Native American tribes are restoring traditional burning in California, which could help the state reduce the risk of extreme wildfires.

CPP Students, remember to RSVP!

CPP students! Take a break from finals and join us for our final Recognition of Being session. We'll chat and paint clay pottery to focus on wellness through art and community engagement. RSVP on myBAR.

Supplies provided for first 10 registered participants.

Come join us this Thursday for our virtual gaming online kickback!
RSVP on MyBar or Message on Facebook for the Zoom ID

Join us for a virtual powwow dance lesson during this quarantine. Jingle dress dancer with Stormie Perdash of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho, will lead us in some dance moves. We will spend a hour learning and practicing powwow dance steps in as fun way to get your exercise in!

Keep in mind, before participating, y'all must complete a Release of Liability Form and send it to [email protected].

https://asi.cpp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Release-of-Liability.pdf

The Zoom link will be emailed after we receive a Release of Liability Form.

We will raffle an Uber Eats gift card for those who actively exercise in the powwow dance steps.

https://mybar.cpp.edu/event/5702034

Dear community, the NASC is extremely excited to announce that we will be bringing the play “Menil & Her Heart” to campus for one night on Friday, February 7, 2020.
The play is by Isabel Madrigal, a Cahuilla Band of Indiana tribal member. The play is inspired by ancient Cahuilla stories as it follows two sisters -played by Madrigal and her real life sister, Sophia Madrigal- one of whom goes missing.
This will be an unforgettable performance and we can’t wait to share this with you!
Please RSVP on MyBAR by 2/2/2020
(Event is open to campus and off-campus community)

This Thursday, the Native American Student Center will be hosting our last monthly Indigenous Mxn's Wellness Circle. This circle will be facilitated by Carlos Lamadrid who is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experiance. Join us in healing through conversation and connection. Dinner will be provided at each event, as well as an organized DIY activity.

We use an inclusive definition of mxn where trans mxn, genderqueer mxn, and non-binary folx are welcome.

About our facilitator: Carlos Lamadrid (Yaqui/Chiricahua Apache/Mexican) is a licenced Social Worker (LCSW #72557) with over 14 years of clinical experience. He completed a Master's in Social Work at California State University, San Bernardino. Carlos connects his Native American and Indigenous ancestry, traditional teachings of the medicine wheel and the guidance of his elders to work on the path to healing through cultural and spiritual knowledge. Carlos is a White Bison facilitator of the Medicine Wheel & 12 steps, and the Mending broken Hearts: Native American Grief recovery Workshop.

Schedule and Theme:

Thursday, November 21st- Practicing Reverence and Confidence

Meeting will be held at the Native American Student Center Bldg. 26 Rm. 105A

Questions? Contact the NASC at 909.869.3967

Tomorrow the Native American Student Center will be hosting our last monthly Womxn's Wellness Circles for this semester. The circle will be facilitated by Monique Castro who is the owner of Indigenous Circle of Wellness. Join us in healing through conversation and connection. Dinner will be provided at each event, as well as an organized DIY activity.

We use an inclusive definition of womxn where trans womxn, gender-queer womxn, and non-binary folx are welcome.

About our facilitator: Monique Castro is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, born and raised in Los Angles, CA. Monique is a psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, education advocate, and a community organizer. Monique is the owner and founder of Indigenous Circle of Wellness, a private practice providing mental wellness counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Monique earned her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from California State University, Los Angeles as well as a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University.

Schedule and Theme:

Wednesday, November 20th- Practicing Reverence and Confidence

Meeting will be held at the Native American Student Center Bldg 26 Rm 105A.

Questions? Contact The NASC at 909.869.3967

The popular notion of “Thanksgiving” has long been thought of as a celebration of peace and friendship between Native Americans and Pilgrims. This is a false construction created through colonization and propagated by capitalism and institutional racism. Join us for an evening in which we will deconstruct the westernized Thanksgiving.
This will be our closing out event for Native American Heritage Month and we hope that you all can make it out for a fun and educational experience!
November 26
Bronco Student Center| Ursa Major
[Bldg. 35-2611A]
5:00pm-8:pm
RSVP on MyBAR
In collaboration with: asicpp beat and The Ethic and Women’s Studies Department

Good morning Broncos,

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Throughout the month of November the NASC will be hosting various events to celebrate Native American history, traditions, and culture.

The first event will be held tomorrow, November 5th, in collaboration with the GEMS department. Come join us at the Opening Ceremony where fresh Navajo Fry-bread will be made by Erica Ben!

Our second event will be November 6th. In collaboration with the APISC, we will be hosting a film screening of Mele Murals. An award winning film about the transformative power of graffiti and culture for a new generation of Native Hawaiians. Featuring a Q&A with director/producer, Tadashi Nakamura.

Hope to see you all there!