The following is not an exhaustive list of all organizations and community offering both on and off campus. Refer to UCSB Shoreline for a full list of organizations and events. Open to all students.
American Indian & Indigenous Gardens Alliance (AIIGA)
Members of the American Indian & Indigenous Gardens Alliance promote health through growing and preparing traditional foods/plants that enhance our medical, physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
American Indian & Indigenous Arts Collaborative (AIIAC)
Members of the American Indian & Indigenous Arts Collaborative recognize, celebrate, and create traditional and contemporary cultural art pieces, forms, and practices.
American Indian Student Association (AISA)
Members of the American Indian Student Association welcome all students, including those from any tribal affiliations and cultural backgrounds, in an effort to increase knowledge on campus about Indigenous lives and cultures.
American Indian Student Mentor Association (AISMA)
Our mission is to promote the development of cultural identity and leadership thus enhancing academic studies and empowering American Indian undergraduate and graduate students through their college careers. By providing resources, activities, events and ongoing development of the American Indian Cultural Resource Center, we encourage the sharing of ideas and experiences, which imparts a greater understanding of our culture(s) to one another and the campus community. Through collaboration and networking; all students, staff, faculty, and community learn from one another important aspects of our culture(s).
Decolonizing Our Lives Project (DOLP)
Members of the Decolonizing Our Lives Project promote cultural, social, political, and intellectual support for Indigenous peoples affected by Euro-western colonization, as well as methods for promoting decolonization in our daily lives.
Native American & Indigenous Literary Society (NAILS)
Members of the Native American & Indigenous Literary Society promote, write, and read American Indian- and Indigenous-authored poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
STANDS Mentors (STANDS)
Member of the STANDS Mentors program weave a culturally connected web of support services for young Native students who participate in the annual UCSB Students Taking Action for Native Dreams of Success (STANDS) college exploration program.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Members of the SACNAS society are scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists — from college students to professionals — to attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science. SACNAS achieves mission impact through outcome-based programming and initiatives.
Society for Advancement of Chican@s/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science Graduate Student Chapter (SACNAS Grad Chapter)
This organization is dedicated to enhance the experience of and appreciation for STEM graduate students of diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region.
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
Members of the UCSB chapter of the American Indian Science & Engineering Society provide each other peer support; academic, leadership, and professional development opportunities; and career guidance, in advancing the National AISES mission to increase the number of American Indians in science, engineering, and technology disciplines.
America Indian Graduate Student Alliance (AIGSA)
Members of the American Indian Graduate Student Alliance work to connect graduate students within and beyond the UCSB community, provide professional development opportunities, and develop interdisciplinary and relational approaches to American Indian and Indigenous (AII) studies.