Our November Newsletter is here! Check out the article link for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth events, including the event today (lunch provided) with our Minett from 12-2pm. You also get to know Cliff Jacobs Director of RIT Future Stewards. bit.ly/3wav9pg #RIT #RITDiversity

RIT celebrates #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth in Nov. w/ some exciting events planned by RIT Future Stewards, all focusing on the rich history, heritage, and culture of Indigenous peoples. (Engineers may especially enjoy the Water Drum Making Workshop.) bddy.me/3BPsh2i

Stop by the Bamboo Rooms (campus center 2610/2650) TOMORROW, November 15th from 6:00PM-7:30PM for a Re-thinking Thanksgiving lecture led by our Minett Professor Perry Ground! This event will also be streamed on Zoom. We hope to see you there 💜

TONIGHT 🙌🏽

Join us in the Colby and International-House (International House) Kitchens tonight between 7-9pm to learn how to make (and eat) traditional Navajo frybread! The session will be led by current PhD student in Sustainability, Sherry Sneezer (Navajo/Diné)!

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For #GivingTuesday, consider donating to something close to my heart- the Native American Future Stewards Program (RIT Future Stewards). I oversee all the #Indigenous student recruitment, support, retention on campus in addition to large and small-scale programming at RIT.

I would like to do even more for the First Nations, Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian students, faculty, and staff on campus so please really think about sending in a donation: rit.edu/giving/FSP. Every dollar counts!

Happy last day of fall classes RIT 🧡🧡🧡

Great job this semester! Happy last day of fall classes. Wishing you the best of luck during final exams and papers. 🧡🧡

As we enter closer to holiday break, make sure you check-in with your Native students as some could be struggling with the transition back to their communities and with any expectations put upon them (externally and/or internally).

Wishing all of RIT and RIT/NTID a lovely holiday season and a safe winter break. See you all in 2022! 💜

Join us next Friday, February 4th from 6-7PM in the Wegman’s Theatre (or on Zoom) for a film and panel discussion on Kapaemahu! Kapaemahu tells the hidden story of four monumental stones on Waikiki Beach and the dual male and female spirits within them. Zoom link in bio!

THIS FRIDAY 🙌🏽

OUR KAPAEMAHU EVENT JUST STARTED. FEEL FREE TO JOIN: rit.zoom.us/j/97873349847

Our Director is looking for sites, social media pages, and forums that target #NativeAmerican professionals for open jobs. Comment and RT to extend our reach if possible!

Everyone has a role in creating an inclusive culture. Can we count on you? RIT is conducting a campus climate survey to better understand student and employee experiences with diversity and equity on our campus. Check your email for the link or go to rit.edu/survey2022

We are looking for a director! If you and anyone you know is interested in helping our #native students here at #RIT check out the job here: bit.ly/3seJS1L