Native American Affairs

Halito (Choctaw), Osi yo (Cherokee), Den zho (Apache), Hau (Lakota), Ya'a'teeh (Navajo), Keshshi (Zuni)! The Office of Native American Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University supports students by offering resources, services, and hosting cultural events to explore and appreciate Native American heritage.

The majority of our Native American students are from the Four Corners region. Our main goal for the office is to assist and provide Native American students with all the support and information they need to acquire a successful education and a smooth college experience.

Being away from home and culture is difficult, but when you are surrounded by other students who can relate and interact with you based on your background and experiences, ENMU can feel like a home away from home.

Please come by the office of Native American Affairs located in the Multicultural Center located on the lower level of the Campus Union Building (CUB). We would love to meet you and make you feel at home.

Native American Heritage Month (NAHM)

Native American Heritage Month is a yearly event that honors the history, individuality, and respect of Native American people and tribes. Native American Heritage Month is a time for Native American Affairs to show and teach ENMU teachers, staff, students, and the community about the importance of each tribe. Native American Heritage Month was first known as "American Indian Week" in 1986. President Reagan set aside this week to celebrate Native American Heritage. However, in 1995 November became Native American Heritage Month for the whole month.

Native American Scholarships

• Navajo Nation Scholarship
• Zuni Tribal Scholarship
• The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation
• American Indian Education Fund
• Catching the Dream
• Chief Manuelito Scholarship
• American Indian College Fund
• American Indian Services

Multicultural Affairs Sashing Ceremony

The Multicultural Affairs Sashing Ceremony is a special moment for graduates, their families, and friends to focus on their accomplishments. It is a time to celebrate cultural diversity, reflect on the journey, and look forward to the future. Students are sashed personally by the Chancellor of the university with a tribal stole. The ceremony is planned for the last Friday of April at 6:00 p.m. A heavy hors d'oeuvres reception is provided prior to the event at 5:00 p.m. The theme varies every year. Graduates MUST have registered for Commencement and reserved the tribal stole with the Multicultural Affairs Department at least a month prior to the event via email (No exceptions). Emails will be sent yearly with all the details.