Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Committee: American Indian Heritage

Membership

Representatives among faculty, staff, and student organizations including two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.  The Director of the Center for Tribal Studies will chair the committee.  The Dean of Liberal Arts serves as a non-voting, ex officio member.

Function

The Indian Heritage Committee plans and coordinates the Annual Symposium of the American Indian, and seeks funding to help defray symposium expenses.  The committee also assists with the American Indian Graduation Convocation, participates in American Indian Heritage Month activities and other heritage related events.  The committee reports to Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings

Usually meets two or three times per month when selecting events and speakers for the symposium.  Minutes are sent to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

2023-2024 Committee Members

  • Ms. Sara Barnett Nsakashalo, Chair, Director, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Dr. Renee Cambiano, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Allen Shamow, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Toni Hail, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Samantha Benn-Duke, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Ron Cambiano, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Yen-Ting Chen, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Justin McBride, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Tiffany Hardbarger, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Jeromy Miller, Faculty Member 
  • Dr. Kimberly Lee, Faculty Member 
  • Dr. Johnny Kirk, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Pamela Louderback, Faculty Member 
  • Dr. Ryan Fenska, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Wendi Middleton, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Michelle Martin, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Brandi Moore, Staff Member
  • Dr. Candessa Tehee, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Virginia Whitekiller, Faculty Member
  • Laryssa Nunn, NSGA Representative
  • Makaya Crisp, NSGA Representative
  • Leighton Bearpaw, AIBL President
  • Bethany Mejia, AISES President
  • Chloe White, NASA Student Representative
  • Mr. Jerret Carpenter, Coordinator, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Ms. Melody Proctor, Coordinator, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Mr. Gaelen Rose, Student Engagement Coordinator, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Ms. Randilyn Rose, Retention Specialist
  • Ms. Rachel Buckner, Faculty/Staff Engagement Coordinator
  • Mike Chanslor, ex officio, Dean, College of Liberal Arts