American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Michigan Tech

American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Michigan Tech Having said this, AISES is here to break down the barriers built by settler colonialism.

AISES at Michigan Tech is established for the advancement and inclusivity of Indigenous Peoples, and their respective knowledges, within our world and higher education. The American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Michigan Technological University is established to promote the advancement and inclusivity of Indigenous Peoples, and their respective knowledges, within our world and higher

education. AISES is made up of Indigenous students and allies who recognize that Michigan Technological University is within the ancestral and contemporary Anishinaabe homelands. While this land acknowledgment serves as a recognition of the Native Peoples that were displaced from their homelands, a land acknowledgment simply relieves the actor and their audience of any responsibility in their role of settler colonialism. AISES recognizes the value of culturally sensitive and appropriate land acknowledgments, but our organization also recognizes that land acknowledgments are provided when there is no intention of giving the land back. Through AISES, we have established a space for Indigenous Peoples and allies that is inclusive to members of all walks of life. AISES builds relationships through cultural teachings, learnings, language, foodways, and art. Finally, AISES is guided by the principles outlined in our Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility, and Wisdom.

05/23/2024

For students and communities who overcome the many barriers to educational attainment, commencement is a time for the entire community to celebrate. Indigenous students should be able to celebrate their graduation and their cultural and religious heritage. If your school is refusing to let you wear....

05/23/2024
05/23/2024

Graduation is one of the most exciting times of the year for students as they are joined by relatives and friends to celebrate their momentous achievement. We are saddened to hear that this week at Farmington High School's graduation, a Lakota student's graduation cap which was beaded with an aópazan (Lakota term for plume or feather worn in the hair) was confiscated at the ceremony.

We stand with all Native students who decide to wear traditional regalia at graduation. Our regalia holds cultural significance and how we show pride in our Native identities. Students should be able to go to schools that are welcoming and inclusive of their Native identities. When students feel valued and supported, they know they are not alone and can find success in whatever they set their mind to.

05/23/2024
04/01/2024

NARF has a long history of assisting students prohibited from wearing eagle feathers at graduation ceremonies due to narrow dress codes. We continue to advocate for these graduates so they can celebrate their successes without sacrificing tribal identity.

03/23/2024

DEADLINE for the American Indian Law School Scholarship at Harvard Law School is next Monday, March 25th! Apply today! Link in bio to apply 🔗

03/10/2024
03/07/2024

Join us for a Celebration of Indigenous Stories! In partnership with American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Michigan Tech and the Great Michigan Read program, we're thrilled to present an evening filled with art, author talks, and the sharing of captivating stories. Mark your calendars for March 14th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Light refreshments will be served throughout the evening. Come and immerse yourself in the beauty and depth of Indigenous stories. See you there!

03/06/2024

” Art takes things we might experience narrowly in our lives and opens up space for multiple interpretations- which ultimately brings about discussions, learning and more robust understanding of how we relate to one another. Through art we can find beauty in the difficult and quiet reflection with...

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