Institute for Native Americans

HISTORY

In December 1994, the Arizona Board of Regents approved the establishment of the Institute for Native Americans at Northern Arizona University.  The Institute's director is Laurence Gishey who was appointed by university president Clara M. Lovett in March 1999.

The Institute established a 12 member Advisory Council who meet twice a year to advise the director and the university on the needs of Native American constituents.  The university president appoints the members of the Council.  The current members are Richard Mike, Ron S. Lee, Dr. Benjamin Atencio, Clinton Pattea, Earl Havatone, Jack C. Jackson, Sylvia Laughter, Wayne Taylor Jr., and Roberta John.