Research and Publications

Knowledge That Drives Change

Major Legislative Victories:

AB 1248 passed - Protecting students' right to wear traditional regalia at graduation (supported by CICSC video production)
AB 30 passed - Eliminating racist mascots in California public schools (supported by CICSC GIS mapping)
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Flagship Research Projects:

State of AI/AN Education in California - 4th report coming 2024, funded by CSUSM President's Office
Dr. Henry Rodriguez Digital Archive Project - Henry Luce Foundation funded preservation of Southern California Indigenous cultures, traditions, and languages
Native Studies Model Curriculum - Groundbreaking K-12 curriculum development in collaboration with San Diego County Office of Education
Test-Optional Admissions Research - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded study on barriers for AI/AN students
Food Sovereignty Toolkit - Newman's Own Foundation collaboration addressing nutrition security
Indigi-licious Project- Innovative culinary initiative connecting traditional foodways with contemporary nutrition education
COVID-19 Impact Surveys - Documenting pandemic's effect on AI/AN students and families

Grant Success:

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Multi-year capacity building grant for institutional strengthening
Henry Luce Foundation - Digital preservation and cultural archive development project
W.M. Keck Foundation - American Indian Digital Media & Culture Project
Newman's Own Foundation - Food sovereignty and security initiatives
CSU Native American Initiative - RISE Project and Indigenous Pathway Student Success Guide