What is NASA?

 Past events

 Aspirations for the future

 

 

What is NASA?

  • A student organization at Kansas State University for over 25 years

  • A support system for Native American students

  • An information resource for those who wish to learn about Native American history and culture

  • Is open to all individuals of any ethnicity

  • Just a place to have fun!

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    Past events:

  • Attended the Big XII American Indian Leadership Conference

  • Presented the 1st Annual Flint Hills All Indian Classic Basketball Tournament and Annual Powwow

  • Cultural presentations at USD 383 elementary schools in Manhattan

  • Presentation of cultural modules to the Upward Bound Summer Program

  • For the KSU Native American Heritage Month (April) – have brought in speakers on traditional indigenous culture, contemporary health issues and a Native American dance troupe, etc.

  • Have been awarded the most outstanding organization for the Dow World Day Festival

  • Participated in the UPC Festival of Nations during National Native American Heritage Month (November)

  • Have been awarded the prize for the best display at the Diversity in Action Conference

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    Aspirations for the future:

  • Gain new members and encourage more Native American students to share their culture.

  • Continue to participate in the Big XII Conference, Dow World Day Festival, UPC Festival of Nations, Cultural Presentations and other events done in the past

  • Bring new and intriguing speakers and presentations for future Native American Heritage Month (April) events

  • Offer opportunities for individuals to participate in the making of Native American crafts.

  • Participate in traditional and modern Native American dance.

  • Continue hosting a powwow as an annual tradition

  • Help Kansas State University to gain a new understanding of diversity

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