Alaska Native Student Association (ANSA) ANSA provides a cultural, educational, and social presence for Alaska Native students, staff, and alumni at Stanford. Alternative Spring Breaks ASB Seminars and Trips are sponsored by the Haas Center for Public Service.  During the 2004-05 academic year, there will be two Alternative Spring Break Trips focused on social, political and cultural issues of Native American People--various Pueblo tribes and Native Hawai'i. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) The Stanford Chapter of AISES strives to make a difference by focusing on student retention and by encouraging Native students to choose a field of study in engineering or in the sciences.  Events include a college motivation day when Native high school students from local schools visit campus and are encouraged to apply to college. American Indian Staff Forum (AISF) AISF Membership includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian employees of Stanford University, Hospital and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. Big and L'il Sibs Every year, enthusiastic freshmen are matched with upperclassmen to guide them through the transitional period at Stanford and beyond. Cherokee Student Group The Cherokee Student Group at Stanford provides a cultural, educational and social presence on campus for Eastern and Oklahoma Cherokee students, faculty, staff and alumni. Culture, Outreach, Respect and Education (CORE) Through CORE Native American regalia creation and educational presentation, strives to create awareness of the Native American community at Stanford. Diné The many Navajo community members at Stanford have formed a group to respond specifically to the needs and goals of Diné students.  Members have petitioned to have a Diné language class taught and have taught those classes as well. Fuzzy Undergraduate Natives (FUN) FUN was formed as a support group for folks not studying math, science, engineering, and pre-medicine.  FUN folks form grad-undergrad pairings for mentoring and knowledge sharing.  This group is the fuzzy counterpart to AISES. Hui 'O Hawai'i Hui 'O Hawai'i is a group of undergrad and grad students, staff, and alumni at Stanford perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture. Native American Christian Fellowship (NACF) The NACF helps students and staff heighten awareness of their spirituality by exploring Christianity. Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) NALSA provides Native representation within Law School (especially regarding curriculum development and student and faculty recruitment), and also serves as an umbrella organizations for Pre-Law students. Native American Orientation Committee (NAOC) NAOC is a group of students and staff that plans recruitment and orientation activities to welcome new Native freshmen, transfers, and grad students to Stanford. Native American Partners for Academic Excellence (PAE) PAE is designed to encourage a student's continued academic success and assist with the transition to Stanford.  Sponsored by the Undergraduate Advising Center. Native American Men's and Women's Groups Formed to respond to issues facing Native American men and women, these groups host activities and outings during the academic year. Stanford American Indian Medical Students (SAIMS) SAIMS membership includes Native American Medical School students in training for medical research or the practice of medicine, as well as pre-med students and alumni. Stanford American Indian Organization (SAIO) SAIO was created in 1970 by a handful of Native American students. SAIO's original mission included improving the recruitment and retention of Native American students, staff, and faculty, the institutionalizing of culturally relevant curriculum, establishment of a community center and theme house, and the permanent removal of the old Stanford mascot. SAIO is the umbrella organization of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians at Stanford that addresses the social, political, educational, and cultural issues of the community. Stanford Native American Alumni Association Nearly a thousand American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians have attended Stanford in the past 30 years.  The Alumni Association was formed to address issues affecting students and alumni. Stanford Native American Graduate Students (SNAGS) SNAGS is a group of Native American students in graduate study in the schools of Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, Law, and Medicine. Stanford Native Parent Community SNPC is a coalition of Native American undergraduate and graduate student, faculty and staff parents on campus.  The group formed in 2001 to strengthen the community of parents, children and caregivers on campus and to advocate for the needs of Native American families at Stanford. Stanford Powwow Planning Committee The Stanford American Indian Community plans and hosts each May the biggest multicultural event held on campus, the Stanford Powwow.