North American Indigenous Student Organization

ABOUT US

The North American Indigenous Student Organization (NAISO) strives to promote education and motivate the Native Student Community and majoritity community in and around Michigan State University (MSU) through social and cultural support.

All General Assembly (GA) Meetings will take place in the NAISO Culture Room, which is downstairs below the Hubbard Cafe. It is the first door on your right when you reach the basement using those stairs. All Meetings will take place at 6:30pm unless otherwise noted. Meetings are bi-weekly on Sundays.

MISSION STATEMENT

NAISO provides a strong, diverse atmosphere that encourages the enlightenment of Native Culture, personal development, & academic achievement, as well as promote political & social awareness within the greater community.

Indigenous Graduate Student Collective

ABOUT US

The Indigenous Graduate Student Collective (IGSC) is committed to the spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and academic well-being of graduate students attending MSU. IGSC offers learning opportunities and forges partnerships and community ties with MSU faculty, undergraduate students and other graduate students.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Indigenous Graduate Student Collective (IGSC) promotes Indigenous scholarship and camaraderie among graduate students while building campus and community connections.

Native American Law Students Association

ABOUT US

The Native American Law Students Association (NALSA) promotes diversity among MSU College of Law by volunteering in local indigenous activities, participates in conferences and participates in local diversity programs within the MSU community. NALSA strives to promote the academic and professional achievement of the students within the organization to ensure success among the membership.

MISSION STATEMENT

NALSA articulates and promotes the professional needs and goals of Native Law Students and their allies; fosters and encourages professional competence; focuses upon the relationship of the Native American Law Student, the Native American Attorney and their allies to the American legal structure; installs in every attorney and law student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Native American community; influences the legal community to bring about meaningful change to meet the needs of the Native American community; adopts and implements a policy of economic independence; encourages Native American law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and does all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.