Each November, CSUN proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Month, honoring the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples. This month provides an opportunity for our campus community to learn, reflect, and engage with the stories and traditions that continue to shape our shared experience.
CSUN recognizes that our university resides on the traditional lands of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, whose ancestors have cared for this region for generations. We honor their ongoing relationship with this land and acknowledge the Indigenous communities throughout California who continue to sustain their cultures, languages, and ways of life.
Through a series of events, educational programs, and cultural celebrations, CSUN reaffirms its commitment to uplifting Native voices and fostering greater understanding of Indigenous heritage—past, present, and future. Join us as we celebrate and learn together in the spirit of respect, connection, and community.
If you are interested in submitting a calendar entry for this year's Native American Heritage Month program, please upload your program information.
Events
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Academic Program
CSUN is home to an American Indian Studies program that has served our campus community for 50 years! This interdisciplinary minor in American Indian Studies offers courses in contemporary and historical cultures of First Nations. Topics that are examined include American Indian contemporary social issues, American Indian law and policy, literature, music, art, and spirituality. The Program is designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of American Indian cultures and the unique sovereign status of First People nations. Find out more by visiting the American Indian Studies website.
Student Organizations
Originally chartered in 1969, the American Indian Student Association (AISA) continues to maintain traditional values on the CSUN campus. For almost 40 years AISA has successfully coordinated academic achievement with cultural awareness. AISA also serves to supplement and promote the CSUN American Indian Studies Minor Program. Find out more by visiting the AISA Matasync Website.
Zoom Backgrounds
We invite you to use the one of the Zoom screens created to showcase during the month of November.
