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California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center

Where Education Meets Self-Determination
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Our Pupose

Advancing tribal sovereignty through transformational education, groundbreaking research, and cultural preservation

Established in 2009,  CICSC at California State University San Marcos is the first center of its kind in California. We are committed to supporting Native students and building strong partnerships with Tribal communities through research, education, and community engagement.

Why the CICSC Matters

  • A thriving Native student community, one of the largest in California.
  • Rooted on Luiseño/Payómkawichum homelands, among 18 federally recognized tribes in the region.
  • Serving all 109 federally recognized tribes as well as non-federally recognized Tribal communities across California.
  • A center for research and initiatives that advance Tribal sovereignty, education, cultural preservation, and leadership.

What We Do

Student Success
CICSC Student Success initiatives support Native students from enrollment to graduation.
Community
The CICSC is a gathering place where students and Tribal communities come together.
Research and Advocacy
The CICSC advances Tribal sovereignty and student success through research and policy work.
Cultural Preservation
We support Tribal language revitalization, food sovereignty initiatives, and Native media projects.

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