SD State American Indian Student Center

05/07/2026

Tomorrow is the Native Graduation Honoring Ceremony at SDSU! We hope to see you there. 💙🐰💛

LiveStream: You can watch the Starquilt Honoring from 3-4pm on the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center's YouTube Channel OLPAC Youtube Channel (https://youtube.com/?si=8F-sKzDbckWQhu7h).

Parking: You will need to register your vehicles with OffStreet (https://www.offstreet.io/location/BII8MUHD). This will grant access for lots 160 and 161 (see picture of map with those lots highlighted in yellow).

It will take place on Friday, May 8th from 2-5pm at the Founder's Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. There will be a feather tying ceremony from 2-3pm, a starquilt honoring from 3-4pm, and hors d'oeuvres from 4-5pm.

Sponsored by the American Indian Student Association and the Advancing Indigenous Science and Engineering Society Chapter at SDSU.

South Dakota State University is not a sponsor of this event. Registered student organizations have the ability to sponsor lawful events, which are governed by SDBOR Policies, University Policy, and SDCL 13-53-52.

04/02/2026

The American Indian Student Center at South Dakota State University is looking for an Advisor of Student Success who will help to enrich the college experience by supporting students through social, cultural, educational and recreational pursuits. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position and is located in Brookings. If you are interested in applying, please find additional details here - https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/47558

03/24/2026

Come support SD State American Indian Student Association and our students this Saturday and Sunday for the 34th Annual Wetu Wacipi! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💛💙

We are just 4 days away from our 34th Annual Wetu Wacipi! ✨

Our President, Alejandra Juarez, who also serves as the Wokini Engagement Fellow at the South Dakota Art Museum, has been planning & coordinating South Dakota State University’s FIRST Indigenous Fashion Show!

The fashion show will begin Saturday at 5:30 PM, following our community dinner at 5:00 PM. Come enjoy a meal and experience the incredible work of these talented artists as they showcase their designs!

We are also excited to share that two of the featured artists will have vendor booths available, so be sure to stop by and support their work!

See you there! 😊

03/10/2026

We are so proud of these two young women, Alejandra Juarez and Harley Gullikson, AISA President and Wacipi Chair, respectively.

They just gave a Wacipi 101 presentation for campus as a part of the CommUNITY Meeting series to get everyone ready for their Annual AISA Wetu Wacipi on March 28 & 29.

01/27/2026

Hello everyone! 🌮
AISA is hosting another INDIAN TACO SALE!
All proceeds go toward supporting our weekly meetings and activities. 😊

If you’re wondering what to grab for lunch today, swing by and support AISA and enjoy some delicious Indian tacos while you’re at it!

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Cash or Venmo are accepted!
See you there!!
920 Campanile Ave, Brookings, SD 57007

01/21/2026

The AISC is now closed for the rest of the day (1/21/26) due to the weather related campus closure. We will open again tomorrow morning. Stay warm and safe!

01/21/2026

The first Wahanpi Wednesday of the semester is TODAY! Come enjoy some hamburger soup, chili, knoephela soup, tomato and basil soup and frybread. 💙💛💙

11/26/2025

Way to go President Dunn! 👏🏽

News Release: Brookings Mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer has announced Barry H. Dunn as recipient of the Mayor’s Most Inspirational Leadership Award for 2025.

Niemeyer will recognize Dunn at the annual Mayor’s Awards and Holiday Celebration event on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Ave. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. with the awards program starting at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The 20th president of South Dakota State University, Dunn has played an integral role in the relationship between the City of Brookings and SDSU.

“President Dunn and I share a desire to ensure a strong town-gown relationship between the City and SDSU,” said Mayor Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer. “With the Mayor’s Most Inspirational Leadership Award, I recognize and honor President Dunn’s commitment to collaborating, creating partnerships, problem-solving, and building community.”

The Mayor’s Most Inspirational Leadership Award recognizes the importance of leaders who make the community vibrant and dynamic. The award is given to a community member age 40 or older who has made a significant impact in the community through community engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, diversity, and innovation.

Read full news release at https://ow.ly/UtpT50XxH1T

11/22/2025

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11/18/2025

AISA will be doing an Indian taco sale!! Don’t miss out!!! 🤩🤩

11/14/2025

This morning members of our American Indian Student Association (AISA) and their Advisor, Marisa Hare, left for the 2025 SDHEA Student Leadership Conference.

AISA and the USD Tiospaye Student Council will be co-presenting a session there. 💜