In the News
Press coverage
We’re proud to share a selection of articles that highlight the American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) and Indigenous stories at UC Santa Cruz. These pieces reflect the strength, creativity, and contributions of our community—we invite you to explore and celebrate with us.
IndigeFest 2023 Celebrates Indigenous Cultures with Food, Performances, and More
Anna Zou and Keith Gelderloos | 2 min read | April 28, 2023
The Arboretum: Indigenous Practices Help Sow Seeds of the Future
Daniella Fajardo and Gerardo Cordon | 3 min read | April 27, 2023
Indigenous Leaders Share Insights on Regenerative Food Systems and Community Resilience
Anna Zou | 3 min read | April 6, 2023
Remembering with Red: A Promise to Protect Indigenous Women
The Editorial Board | 3 min read | May 15, 2022
Celebrating the Indigenous Community at UCSC: IndigeFest 2022
Sophie Lilinoe Grewell & Hayley Sanchez | 2 min read | April 21, 2022
Rainbow Theatre Brings Underrepresented Perspectives to Light in Spring Productions
Homero Rosas Navarrete and Harshita Neralla | 7 min read | September 5, 2021
Additional press coverage
New Executive Director to Lead Expansion of the Amah Mutsun Land Trust – Thomas Sawano | 4 min read | May 20, 2021
‘In Honor of Our Sisters’ Commemorates Indigenous Women and Girls – Homero Rosas Navarrete | 4 min read | May 3, 2021
IndigeMedia: Navigating Native Representation in Film Virtual Q&A – Merri Hansen | 6 min read | January 28, 2021
UCSC Mauna Kea Protectors Hosts Teach-In – Alexandra Wheatly | 4 min read | December 5, 2019
Reframing the Past – Jordan Hankston | 4 min read | October 20, 2019
Raising Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women – Alonso Hernandez | 3 min read | May 10, 2019
‘Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World’ – Thomas Sawano | 3 min read | February 11, 2019
LGBTQ2 – Moriah Katz | 4 min read | February 11, 2019
Student Activists Halt Chancellor Search Committee Meeting – Karen Lowe | 9 min read | November 29, 2018
For the Future – Leilani Harrison | 3 min read | November 16, 2018
Respect the Land – Anna Maria Carmado | 4 min read | November 9, 2018
Take Down the Mission Bell – CHP | 3 min read | October 12, 2018
Annual Drum Feast Celebrates Indigenous Cultures – Daniela Gonzalez | 4 min read | April 26, 2018
Reclaiming a Holiday – Laretta Johnson | 4 min read | November 23, 2017
Celebrating Native Culture and Community – Wuendy Calmo | 4 min read | April 27, 2017
A Day of Action Against DAPL – Kathryn Palmer | 5 min read | November 18, 2016
Q&A With the New AIRC Director – Diana Dolloff | 3 min read | November 22, 2014
Klingon Creator Returns to UCSC – Syndey Moorehead | 4 min read | November 14, 2013
A Sliver of Change for Native American Women – Ryan Knapp | 4 min read | October 17, 2013
Drum Feast Celebration – City on a Hill Press | 3 min read | May 24, 2012
Q&A: Carolyn Dunn – City on a Hill Press | 5 min read | May 10, 2012
Forgotten But Not Gone – City on a Hill Press | 17 min read | May 12, 2011
Students Wrap Up Protest at Base of Campus – City on a Hill Press | 4 min read | June 4, 2009