Each Fall and Spring, graduating American Indian students are honored at the American Indian Graduation Ceremony. Families are invited to celebrate the special occasion as well. The ceremony usually includes Chancellor Cummings and First Lady Rebecca, American Indian faculty and staff, alumni, and elders from the community. All eligible students will be invited to participate. If you have questions about the event, please contact Dr. Ashley McMillan at ashley.mcmillan@uncp.edu. 

The Winter 2022 American Indian Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 6th from 6-8 PM in the UC Annex. 

Typically held in March, the BraveNation Powwow and Gathering is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and culture of America's Indigenous peoples. This event is open to everyone! For more information and updates about the 2023 powwow, please visit here. 

Each November, the American Indian Studies department host the Honoring Native Foodways event in the UC Annex. The event brings together a group of dedicated elders and other volunteers to prepare and serve a variety of dishes featuring Indigenous foods cooked in the manner of some Indigenous or Native American peoples. To learn more, click here. 

The series features nationally recognized American Indian scholars and artists who will delve into diverse topics and issues including Lumbee history, Native cuisine, health and wellness and Southeastern Native art.

Admission to the series is free and open to the public. For more information, email ais@uncp.edu or visit the website. 

Native Strong is an academic success program tailored specifically to American Indian students. The program typically takes place prior to the start of the semester, allowing students an opportunity to build a sense of community with other American Indian students, faculty, and staff. Incoming freshman will receive information to apply when the application opens in May. There is no charge to participate. For more information, read more. 

Students in Strengthening Our Ties (American Indian Learning Community) will be part of a unique community that focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, historical, cultural and political traditions of Native peoples. AILC students will discuss contemporary indigenous issues and engage in American Indian life, personal understanding, historical events and nurture conversation among a diverse group of students. This is a commuter-friendly, non-residential learning community that provides resources and support for first-year students to be successful at UNC Pembroke. During the Fall semester, participants take the following courses together in the AILC: Freshman Seminar and Intro to American Indian Studies. For questions about the AILC, please contact Myia Reyes at myia.reyes@uncp.edu.