American Indian Resource Center at UCSC

An enormous ‘thank you’ to all who attended the Spring Book Drive in support of the American Indian Resource Center Prison Reading Project! 🌤️📚 On May 8th, 2026, we enjoyed iced cold boba and delicious chocolate chip cookies made by PRP intern , shared and learned more about the project, and were delighted to be in community with you all! Because of you, 3 additional book donations were made possible to correctional institutions nationwide, and inmates are now able to reconnect with their cultures, traditions, stories, and heritages through literature. Cheers to literacy as liberation and wishing everyone a beautiful rest of spring quarter!

Need DRC support, have questions, or just want to come connect? Starting today from 2-4 pm we have our DRC Drop-In Hours at Cardiff House 💙💛 We’re creating space for resources, guidance, and community because you belong here. We hope to see you Thursdays! 🐌🍌

Congratulations Class of 2026!!

The UCSC AIRC invites Graduating Native American/Indigenous Students to participate in our Year End Celebration!

Links to register as a grad, guest, or as volunteer can be found in the Linktree in our bio!

Join us Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Cowell Ranch Hay Barn | 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

Registration is open now- Don’t wait! Please register by May 29, 2026 11:59 pm. Grads Register at bit.ly/3OINGXo

We are looking for volunteers for the day of the event-Please sign up if you would like to join! Volunteer Sign Up: bit.ly/48LnGkZ

Accommodations and/or questions: Please contact the
AIRC at [email protected] or call: (831) 818-4565.

This program is open to all students consistent with state and federal law, the UC Nondiscrimination Statement and the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters. 🎓🍌🐌💙💛🪶

A few Banana Slugs were sighted at the Stanford Powwow this past weekend!

Join the AIRC in attending the Stanford Powwow on Saturday, May 9th, 2026! We will be driving to Stanford in the morning and returning in the evening. This event is open to everyone and an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous American cultural heritage. A meal and transportation is provided. RSVP with the QR code as space is limited!

Thank you to everyone who brought the broken QR code to our attention—we appreciate your care and support! Please use this updated flyer to sign up. 🌱

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We’re seeking volunteers!

Be part of making the UCSC Powwow 2026 possible by supporting a space centered in Native cultural vitality, visibility, and community.

Volunteering is a chance to engage with Indigenous traditions, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a gathering rooted in respect and reciprocity. Whether you’re here to give back, learn, or grow—your presence matters.

✨ Sign up to volunteer ✨
Scan the QR code or visit the link to register.

📍 Kaiser Permanente Arena
🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ Shifts from 8 AM – 8 PM

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Dancer registration is now open! ✨

The UCSC Powwow 2026 welcomes dancers from across communities to share in a celebration of movement, tradition, and cultural expression.

Powwow dancing carries stories, teachings, and generations of knowledge—this gathering is an opportunity to honor and uplift those traditions in community.

✨ Register to dance with us ✨
Scan the QR code to sign up.

📍 Kaiser Permanente Arena
🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026

We’re seeking volunteers! 🌱

Be part of making the UCSC Powwow 2026 possible by supporting a space centered in Native cultural vitality, visibility, and community.

Volunteering is a chance to engage with Indigenous traditions, build meaningful connections, and contribute to a gathering rooted in respect and reciprocity. Whether you’re here to give back, learn, or grow—your presence matters.

✨ Sign up to volunteer ✨
Scan the QR code or visit the link to register.

📍 Kaiser Permanente Arena
🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ Shifts from 8 AM – 8 PM

NativeCommunity

Calling all vendors! ✨

The UCSC Powwow 2026 invites Native and local vendors to be part of a gathering rooted in culture, community, and connection. Join us in sharing your work, artistry, and offerings with the Santa Cruz and greater Monterey Bay community.

This is more than a marketplace—it’s a space to uplift Indigenous creativity, support economic empowerment, and celebrate traditions across generations.

✨ Apply to vend with us ✨
Scan the QR code or fill out the form to register.

📍 Kaiser Permanente Arena
🗓 Sunday, May 17, 2026

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