Fall 2026 CSUN AIS Fall Native Heritage Speakers Series
October 14 at 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Dennis Garcia
Traditional Native Song, Dance and Storytelling by Distinguished Elder of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
October 14th 11:30-12:45 pm, Sierra Hall 451, Whitsett Room
Gigi Modrich
Jicarilla-Apache Comedian, Roller Derby Skater, & Attorney
October 21st 11:30-12:45 pm, Sierra Hall 451, Whitsett Room
Desirae Barragan
“Healing Starts With Us: Native Leadership in Public Health, Advocacy and Medicine by We Are Healers”-Healers Community Circle Fellow & citizen of the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians November 4th 11:30 – 12:45 pm, Fermin Presentation Room, Basement of University library
Emily Bowen Cohen
Muscogee-Jewish Writer, Emily Bowen Cohen, Author of the graphic novel, Two Tribes November 9th 11:30-12:45 pm, Fermin Presentation Room, Basement of the University Library – Co-sponsored with Jewish
Debbie Martinez-Rambeau
CSUN Powwow History & Protocol by Tribal Chairwoman and Distinguished Elder of the Yoemem Kombicha Californiapo
November 18th 11:30-12:45 pm, Sierra Hall 451, The Whitsett
