CIRCLE Program

The American Indian Resource Center’s Centering Indigenous Reciprocity, Culture, Leadership, & Engagement (CIRCLE) Program supports the development of American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students where students will engage in opportunities grounded in cultural principles, practices, and values.

Goals

Create meaningful positive change for participants and their communities
Improve retention methods that promote the cultural values of Native students
Create pathways to graduation/degree attainment
Create a foundation that embraces education systems to positively influence the quality of life of Native students, their families, their communities, and all Nations

Program Structure

Orientation
Monthly check-ins with program manager
Service Project
Book Club
Career Connections Luncheons/Dinners
Social activities
Resource and skill workshops
UNITY Leadership Conference

The Nuh Eevaat Garden

Inspired by the AIRC's motif “I belong here,” the phrase Nuh Eevaat (pronounced "new ee vaht") honors the relationship the university has with the Ute Tribe. Meaning "I am here" in the Ute language and directly translating to "I am from here," CIRCLE Program students were able to engage in the process of intentionally naming the edible campus garden located by Pioneer Theatre and the Eyring Chemistry Building.

This partnership between the CIRCLE Program and the Edible Campus Gardens program, empowered space making, belonging and allowed for further distinguishing between the gardens. In line with university values of inclusion and belonging, the students advocated for a name that proclaims that all students belong on campus and in campus programs, honoring our diverse campus community.

American Indian Resource Center Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Centers & Offices

Goals

Program Structure

American Indian Resource Center

The Nuh Eevaat Garden