NSU Center for Tribal Studies

Come hang out with our amazing AISES students! Make some tie-dye and learn about all the really cool things AISES does, not only on campus, but within the larger community as well!

Hawe (hello)! I hope everyone is having a great first week of school! We are kicking off the semester strong with our first event next week: a tie-dye social!
We will have all tie-dye supplies and materials provided on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is something specific you would like to tie-dye, feel free to bring your own item!

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Follow our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nsu.aises?igsh=cmZ6ejBydnMzMmJu

Still looking for a Student Work position on Tahlequah campus? Come work for CTS! Scan the QR code or click the link below to apply via handshake. Applications will be accepted till 11:59 pm on August 21st.

*Applications are only open to NSU students enrolled in the 2026 Fall Semester*

https://app.joinhandshake.com/public/jobs/11257961?utm_source=web&utm_campaign=job_share&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_content=stu-copy_link-job_page

Students enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe!!!

Cherokee Nation's College Housing Assistance Program Applications are open. They provide up to $1000 for housing related costs. Applications are open until August 7th and you can apply at the link below.

https://www.hacn.org/college-Housing.html

Still looking for classes for the Fall semester? Then take a look at these awesome classes with our Department of Cherokee and Indigenous Studies!

Have you enrolled in your CHER or AIS classes for this fall?

Check out the CHER/AIS course offerings-- document link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cT6uWx5hkVMfLiU-ddKb187qpTzqPNkD2w9xhTHssiY/edit?usp=sharing and pictured below.

Teachers! Check out this Free Speaker Series from NIEA

The Teacher Leaders for Native Futures (TLNF) National Community of Practice Webinar Series is a FREE monthly webinar series for Native-serving educators nationwide launching July 14th! This webinar series is presented by the National Indian Education Association in partnership with the Institute for Native-serving Educators at Northern Arizona University.

Each month we spotlight topics, tools, and practices in Native education featuring leading experts, scholars, and practitioners.

July topic: “Teachers as Native Nation Builders”
When? Second Tuesday of every month
What time? 4:30–5:30 PM Pacific | Via Zoom
Register once, join every month!

Free and open to all Native-serving educators.

Register Here: https://ow.ly/yLUu50Zk3uT)

Don't forget, the American Indian Services scholarship deadline is July 1!

Apply here: https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships

ETA: Unfortunately this event has been canceled due to the weather. It will be rescheduled for a later date so keep an eye out for more info!

Come out Thursday, June 25th, at 7pm and join Responsible Hawks for a we**ie roast and s'mores! It'll be at Second Century Square, weather permitting.

‼️ Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2026 ‼️

Cherokee Nation students pursuing healthcare related fields, make sure to get your apps in by the deadline!

📢 Apply for the Cherokee Nation Public Health and Wellness Merit Scholarship! The deadline is Tuesday, June 30!

This scholarship provides financial assistance to Cherokee Nation citizens pursuing college degrees in or other workforce training programs identified as priorities under the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act — and supports their readiness to contribute to and grow within the Cherokee Nation reservation labor market.

➡️ There are no residency restrictions for this scholarship!

🔗 Earlier this month, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner signed an executive order to launch millions of dollars in new health career scholarships. Learn more here: https://www.anadisgoi.com/index.php/government-stories/cherokee-nation-launches-health-scholarship-programs-extends-scholarship-deadline

🔗 Apply for the scholarship here: https://www.cherokee.org/all-services/education-services/college-resources/public-health-and-wellness-phw-merit-scholarship/