American Indian Initiatives - Access ASU

American Indian Initiatives - Access ASU This page will be used to promote departments, programs and events that focus on the development of American Indian students at Arizona State University.

The office of the American Indian Initiatives, under the office of the President, focuses on student outreach and retention. Primary focuses of our office include recruit, retain and improve graduation rates for American Indian students, serve as a liaison between ASU and Tribal Nations, promote and support programming design to aid American Indian students and advocate for American Indian students.

Welcome Ethan! 🤓🔱Ethan Tacheene is an alumnus of ASU where he earned a Bachelors in Business Law from the W.P. Carey Sch...
04/07/2026

Welcome Ethan! 🤓🔱

Ethan Tacheene is an alumnus of ASU where he earned a Bachelors in Business Law from the W.P. Carey School of Business.🧑🏽‍💼⚖️ Now he is pursuing his Masters in Legal Studies at ASU. In his undergraduate career he showed leadership in holding positions in the Native American Business Organization (NABO) and was a regular participant in OAII where he volunteered and contributed to supporting Indigenous student success.

Ethan is originally from Many Farms, Arizona 🏜️ (go lobos!) which is located on the Navajo Reservation. He brings an abundance of knowledge and valuable experience from his time at ASU, in which he will be a perfect addition to supporting and serving Indigenous students. 🪶✨

Welcome Ethan, can’t wait to see what you have planned for us! 😇💖

Ahéhee’. Asquali. Thank you!

🌵✨ SKO to ASU: An Indigenous Sun Devil Experience! ✨🌵Hello everyone!! 🙌 If you’re Indigenous and thinking about college,...
03/24/2026

🌵✨ SKO to ASU: An Indigenous Sun Devil Experience! ✨🌵

Hello everyone!! 🙌 If you’re Indigenous and thinking about college, this is YOUR moment 🎓❤️💛 Arizona State University is hosting an amazing event designed to help you explore your future while staying grounded in community, culture, and connection 💫

📍 Memorial Union, Tempe Campus
🗓️ April 18, 2026
⏰ 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (check-in starts at 7:30 a.m.)

Discover the Support, Kinship, and Opportunities (SKO) available to Indigenous students at ASU 🌞 You’ll get the chance to connect with faculty, current students, and campus resources while learning about academic programs, admissions, scholarships, and the support systems that will help you thrive ♥️

Here’s what the day looks like:
☀️ Welcome session + light breakfast to kick things off
🎤 Faculty & student panel sharing real experiences and advice
📚 Academic pathways session focused on impact in tribal communities
💬 Breakout sessions covering admissions, financial aid, and student support
👥 Indigenous Student Organization & Resource Fair (meet your future community!)

✨ PLUS: After the event, you can continue celebrating at the 37th Annual ASU Pow Wow Grand Entry—a powerful way to honor culture and community together

This event is open to 9th–12th graders and anyone interested in learning more—everyone is welcome! 🙏 Whether you’re just starting to think about college or already planning your next steps, this is your chance to see yourself at ASU and build connections that matter 🌱

ASU also recognizes the 22 Tribal Nations whose land the university is on and honors the deep history and innovation of Indigenous peoples in this region ❤️

📲 Register now at visit.asu.edu/skotoasu-event or reach out for questions: [email protected]

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your future, find your community, and celebrate who you are 🔥

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Today is Sun Devil Giving Day! It’s a time to come together in the spirit of philanthropy and make a meaningful impact a...
03/19/2026

Today is Sun Devil Giving Day! It’s a time to come together in the spirit of philanthropy and make a meaningful impact across our university community.
We invite you to join us in supporting the Arizona State University INSPIRE Summer Program. Scheduled for June 21–25, 2026, on ASU’s Tempe campus, INSPIRE is a 5 day summer college and career-readiness experience that brings high school students from diverse Tribal Nations into a university environment designed to expand pathways to higher education. This immersive experience mirrors college life while affirming students’ values and lived experiences.
Your support helps make this transformative experience possible. Every contribution, no matter the size, creates a lasting impact.
Please use the following link in the bio.

We appreciate your support!
Thank you - Ahe’hee!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from our office to you all! ❤️💐
02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from our office to you all! ❤️💐

🚨 ATTENTION ASU STUDENTS 🚨‼️ WE’RE HIRING INSPIRE AMBASSADORS ‼️The INSPIRE Summer Program for Indigenous Youth is looki...
02/11/2026

🚨 ATTENTION ASU STUDENTS 🚨

‼️ WE’RE HIRING INSPIRE AMBASSADORS ‼️

The INSPIRE Summer Program for Indigenous Youth is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working ASU students to join our team 🌞🔱

Serve as an INSPIRE Ambassador and help create a safe, positive, and empowering experience for 9-12 participants 💛🌵

✨ What you’ll do:

✅ Support ASU professional staff with curriculum & activities
✅ Supervise students in academic, recreational & dining settings
✅ Be a mentor + role model for Indigenous youth
✅ Help make INSPIRE unforgettable

📲 Apply now via Workday & QR Code
⏰ Rolling Application

Step into leadership. Give back. Inspire the next generation ✨
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🚨 PSA for all high schoolers! 🚨Want a sneak peek into college life? 🎓 INSPIRE Summer Program 2026 is where it’s at! 🌟Wha...
02/05/2026

🚨 PSA for all high schoolers! 🚨
Want a sneak peek into college life? 🎓 
INSPIRE Summer Program 2026 is where it’s at! 🌟
What’s in it for you?
• College prep hacks 🎓
• Making friendships 🫂
• Career exploration 🚀
• Networking with ASU pros 🤝
• Personal growth 🌱🫶🏻
📍 ASU Tempe Campus
📅 June 21-25, 2026
💸 Zero cost to apply or attend! 🙌
Explore careers, build skills, and connect with ASU students & faculty while having a blast! 🚀🎓
Open to 9th–12th graders (Fall 2026). Don’t miss out! ⏳
📲 Applications now OPEN! Deadline is March 30, 2026!

RECHARGE 2026 🔱✨Another unforgettable year! Huge thank you to, staff support and student volunteers and all, who made ...
02/04/2026

RECHARGE 2026 🔱✨

Another unforgettable year! Huge thank you to, staff support and student volunteers and all, who made this conference possible. We welcomed over 400+ students and chaperones from Tribal Nations across Arizona!

Big shoutout to our opening Keynote speaker Turquoise Devereaux, and Jalen James, our closing student keynote speaker, for sharing powerful words and inspiration. The future is bright! ❤️

Hello everyone!😇🔱Yesterday we were happy to host students from Alchesay High School 🦅🩵 at our Tempe Campus! The students...
01/30/2026

Hello everyone!😇🔱

Yesterday we were happy to host students from Alchesay High School 🦅🩵 at our Tempe Campus! The students were able to hear about our office and the work we do along with presentations from Admissions🎓, AISSS 🍎, and Labriola 📚 They enjoyed the tour around Labriola space, the ASU Bookstore and a stop at Old Main 🏢🚶🏽‍♀️

We were so happy to host Alchesay and give them the opportunity to see campus! Can’t wait to see you guys again 🤩

Ahéhee’. Asquali. Thank you!

On Friday, January 30th, come join us at Memorial Union to kick off our Annual RECHARGE Conference! Screenshot and click...
01/21/2026

On Friday, January 30th, come join us at Memorial Union to kick off our Annual RECHARGE Conference! Screenshot and click on the link from QR Code to sign up as volunteer! 🤎

Can’t wait to see you there!😁

Last Friday, we welcomed the students from Whittier Elementary to ASU! 📚🚌🏫We welcomed them alongside and and had the o...
01/21/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed the students from Whittier Elementary to ASU! 📚🚌🏫

We welcomed them alongside and and had the opportunity to present and tour the beauty of our Tempe campus! The students learned about what it means to be a Sun Devil. Shortly after, we were able to collaborate with before starting a tour of our beautiful campus! 🌴

We are so happy our students got to experience the Native Sun Devil Experience here at ASU! Make sure to sign up with our LinkTree in our Bio, for a campus visit this spring! 🔱❤️

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Discovery Hall 212 E Lemon Street
Tempe, AZ
85287

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