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President Tomas Morales of CSUSB welcomed everyone to the campus as the dinner started with a brief history of Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) and the challenges they have endured. The audience heard a Federal Address from Naomi Miguel Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities; a State Address by Assembly Member Ramos; and a Sponsoring Tribes Address from Secretary- Treasurer & CINC Alumni Savana R. Saubel of Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians. Representatives from sponsoring tribes who offered remarks include Vice Chairman Johnny Hernandez, Jr. of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and CINC Board Secretary Dineen Mike of Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
The dinner, catered by the CSUSB culinary department, allowed time for dignified guests such as Senator Roth to engage in conversation with CINC alumni and students. Students introduced themselves and shared their academic journey. Their testimonies shared the positive experiences of attending a TCU and emphasized how a culturally responsiveꦰ curriculum in higher education promotes a sense of community, belonging, inclusivity, and respect for their identity, which has assisted them in achieving their academic ambitions. During his closing recap, Super Intendant Tony Thurmond shared a personal experience with education and languages to highlight the importance of inclusivity and truthful telling of history in educat𓆏ion.
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