Since 1986, the Inter-Tribal Club has been the Native American student association on the GateWay Community College campus.  The club serves both Native and Non-Native American students in preparation of tribal scholarships and promotion of college retention and recruitment.  The club’s purpose is to maintain and to promote Native American culture, heritage and traditions among students throughout the college experience.

Membership

There is no club fee to join the Inter-Tribal Club.  The only requirement of club membership is that one must be a registered student at GateWay Community College.

Meeting Times

The Inter-Tribal Club meets twice each month, although more frequently when planning an event.

For specific information regarding meeting times and locations, see the contact information posted below for club president Ashley Robbins.

Recent and Upcoming Activities

• Sold Indian fry bread and tacos
• Held pizza parties
• Adopted a highway
• Attended the MCCCD Native American Student Association banquet
• Celebrated Native American month in November
• Adopted a family for the holiday season
• Will attend the MCCCD Native American spring convocation on Saturday, May 3, 2008
• Will attend the Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow
• Regularly co-sponsors fundraisers with other student clubs on campus
• Works to Promote the Hoop of Learning bridge program designed for 9th-12th-grade Native American high school students to earn college credits while attending high school
• Promotes the POWER Hoop program designed for Native American adult students

Faculty Advisor

Henry Begay
(602) 286-8930
henry.begay@gwmail.maricopa.edu

Current Officers

President: Ashley Robbins, arobbinsue@yahoo.com
Vice President: Heather Begay, heathlbw_lw@yahoo.com