MJC Sierra Program

09/25/2025

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Join us in celebrating the second annual California Native American Day this Thursday, September 25th from 10am-2pm on the East Campus Quad. Experience rich, Native American culture through music, dance, crafts, jewelry and art. California Native American Day celebrates the distinct culture of the Native American people indigenous to California and calls attention to the triumphs and struggles of their rich history. "Let’s take this day to remind us of the rich histories, living cultures, and ongoing resilience of Native communities. - Jacob De La Rosa, MJC Native American Program Specialist.

08/28/2025

Good Afternoon SIERRA Students,

Friendly reminder the FAFSA application deadline is September 2nd! If you need help or have any questions please stop by to our Academic & Cultural Center on West Campus, Sierra Hall in Room 207.🤎

We are available Monday- Friday from 8am-5pm.

See you then!🪶

08/28/2025

Grand Risings! We are looking forward to our Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair this Saturday, August 30th at Modesto Junior College, West Campus in the Mary Stuart Roger’s Building from 9am-4pm.

07/23/2025

See you all there!
(Location has changed to the Mary Stuart Roger’s Building on West Campus)

Celebrate Native American culture, art, and community on August 30th from 9 am - 4 pm at the MJC West Campus. The Indigenous Arts & Crafts Fair will be hosted by the SIERRA Program and the Indigenous Peoples Alliance Club, and will feature music, traditional and contemporary artwork, and handmade arts. This event is family friendly and open to all. Visit mjc.edu/riseup/sierra to learn more about the SIERRA Program.

06/11/2025

We would like to welcome students back to school by having a Welcome Week at the beginning of the fall semester. SIERRA students are encouraged to stop by to see our center, grab a snack, and get any needed school supplies.

Let's have a great semester :)

05/21/2025

Great Risings!

On May 5th our SIERRA Students, IPAC Executive Team and Human Health Services Team Volunteered to March with us to bring awareness to MMIWP. We voiced our support for our missing aunties, uncles, parents, grandparents, cousins, siblings, etc. we appreciate everyone’s support, whether it was reposting our flyer, and marching with us. We look forward to making this is an annual march for our Native American families and communities.

06/17/2024

Join us this October at the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country! We are thrilled to offer a select group of students the opportunity to accompany us to the SACNAS conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

To be considered for this exclusive opportunity, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in at least 12 units in the Fall 2024 Semester
- Have completed at least 15 units
- Have a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0
- Be a current STEM Major or demonstrate a strong interest in STEM courses

06/17/2024

We are excited to announce the launch of a new college support program specifically designed for our Native American students.