Calendar and Events

Aug. 23 | Cultural and Community Centers Community Kickoff

Food, swag, music, games, and more! Come learn about each of our centers and the many student organiazations they advise. 

7:00 – 9:00PM EST

Commonwealth Ballroom – Squires

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Aug. 24 | CCCs at Hokie Shuffle Ice Cream Social 

Join us for a fun and low-key opportunity to meet student organization leaders and campus departments that can tell you more about getting involved on campus!  Free ice cream or popsicles from Big Lick Ice Cream will be provided for the first 100 student attendees who complete their Shuffle Card by getting 3 student organizations to punch their card.

5:30 – 7:30PM

Squires Plaza

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Sept. 01 | Native at VT Student Org Meeting

Come out and join! We are accepting new members. To learn more about our organization click here: https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/nativeatvirginiatech

6:00 – 7:00PM

AIICC – Squires 122

For questions or accommodations, email native@vt.edu

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Sept. 02 | CCCs at GobblerFest

Gobblerfest is an annual involvement fair to promote opportunities with student organizations, departments, and the broader community.  We encourage students planning to attend to browse our student organizations on GobblerConnect and come ready to experience over 700 booths, live performances, and rides - rain or shine! 

4:00 – 7:00PM

Drillfield

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Sept. 10 | Original People’s Forest Visit with Mx. Tyson Sampson

On this trip Tyson Sampson (he/they) will introduce individuals to edible and medicinal species. Tyson is a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee and has been collaborating, researching, and education about local flora for twenty-one years.

Register to secure your spot! https:// tinyurl.com/forestvisit (Currently full with waitlist)

9:00AM – 12:30PM

AIICC – Squires 122

For questions or accommodations, email Katie Trozzo at ketrozzo@vt.edu

Sponsored by: Catawba Sustainability Center, Inclusion and Diversity, and Center for Food Systems and Community Transformation

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Sept. 15 | Native and Indigenous Peer Mentoring Recruitment Meet N’ Greet

The Native and Indigenous Near Peers Program matches freshman and sophomores with juniors and seniors to assist them with their transition into college life. Mentors assist mentees with community building, learning and identifying campus resources, and academic success tips. Come out and meet our mentors, enjoy free pizza, and get matched!

5:30 – 7:00PM

AIICC Squires 122

For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu

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Sept. 15 | AIICC Movie Night: Prey (2022)

Starring Indigenous actress Amber Midthunder, Prey (2022) is a prequel to the first four movies in the Predator franchise.  It is also available in the Comanche language with subtitles.  Come out and enjoy this recent film with friends and free snacks!

7:30 – 9:30PM

GLC Lawn Backup Location: Squires 122

For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu

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Sept. 29 | AIICC College of Science Community Night

Join the College of Science as they welcome back and hold community with Native and Indigenous students studying within College of Science majors. Food provided!

6:00 - 7:00PM

AIICC - Squires 122

Please RSVP | For questions or accommodations, email jessh@vt.edu

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Oct. 10 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Panel:  Significance and Process of Eastern Siouan Mapping Project

Working in collaboration with a cartographer, a group of scholars of Eastern Woodland societies created maps of Eastern Siouan-speaking peoples during the 17th century based on primary sources and recent scholarship. Many of the Eastern Siouan-speaking groups were a part of the Monacan confederacy whose capital was Rassawek. Refreshments provided. 

10:00 - 11:00AM

Newman Library Multipurpose Room

For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu

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Oct. 10 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Join us at Solitude for cultural celebrations, food demonstrations, and a special message from President Tim Sands and Virginia tribal leaders. 

3:00 - 4:30PM

Solitude House - 705 West Campus Drive

For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu or victoriaperfer76@vt.edu

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Oct. 10 | Indigenous Peoples’ Day Keynote: Charlie Amaya Scott

Charlie Amaya Scott is is a citizen of the Navajo Nation, and Indigenous transgender scholar, activist, writer, and social media influencer.  She/they will be discussing what it means to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ day in current contexts. Refreshments provided. 

6:00PM

Newman Library Multipurpose Room

For questions or accommodations, email missy86@vt.edu or anbingham@vt.edu

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