American Indian Graduate Student Association at ASU

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Student Organizations Public & Non-Profit Educational Services

About American Indian Graduate Student Association at ASU

The American Indian Graduate Student Association at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ serves as a vital hub for Indigenous graduate students pursuing advanced degrees and research opportunities. Based within the university's American Indian Studies program, the association supports students engaged in groundbreaking scholarship on critical issues affecting Native nations and communities. Members benefit from access to world-class educational resources, including the Labriola National American Indian Data Center, which houses contemporary collections and Indigenous archives essential for research and community engagement.

The association connects graduate students with accelerated master's programs in Indigenous rights and social justice, as well as tribal leadership and governance. Students also have access to the fully online master's program in Indigenous education, designed to address real-world community needs across tribal nations. Through experiential learning opportunities, members engage in internships with non-profit organizations, tribal government departments, and other institutions advancing Indigenous causes.

Since the program's founding in 2002, the American Indian Studies initiative at ASU has trained scholars and leaders committed to uplifting Native nations and building equitable societies. The association emphasizes centering Indigenous experiences and perspectives while protecting and strengthening Indian sovereignty, self-determination, and Indigenous rights. Graduate students in Tempe, Arizona benefit from faculty expertise in U.S. Indian law and policy, colonization and decolonization studies, and nation-building initiatives. The organization fosters a community dedicated to breaking down barriers and building up Indigenous communities through innovative research, collaborative learning, and commitment to traditional knowledge and perspectives of American Indian peoples.