MIT AISES

Welcome to MIT AISES

About Us

AISES is dedicated towards the advancement and representation of the native student body at MIT. We are a source of Indigenous culture, an advocate for native rights and causes, and a support network for our students and allies.

Our members include undergraduates, graduate students, staff, and faculty of various tribal affiliations. Membership in AISES is open to any MIT-affiliate, while many of our events are open to the public. AISES enjoys close ties to the OME, and we serve as allies to many underrepresented communities within MIT.

Throughout the year we host frequent informal lounge hours, often catered with snacks. We host and partner with many film showings that discuss native issues or those of our allies. Each year our organization travels to the AISES National Conference to represent MIT and exchange valuable native cultural knowledge and traditions.

Upcoming Events

Open Event

Screening of Somebody's Daughter

Monday, May 2nd, 7pm @ 4-270

Somebody’s Daughter focuses on some of the higher-profile Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) cases, some of which were raised during the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs MMIW/MMIP hearing in December 2018. With historical points of reference, the victims’ and their families’ stories are told through the lens of the legal jurisdictional maze and socio-economic bondage that constricts Indian Country. For the first time on film, tribal leaders reveal the devastating roles of drug cartels and gangs in the MMIW crisis and the purpose of Somebody’s Daughter is to alert lawmakers and the public alike that the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women crisis exists and demands urgent action.

This film was not made simply for 'awareness' or entertainment. It is about action, and getting the message to the people with the ability to make change.

After the film screening, we will be joined by film director Rain and indigenous artist Nayana LaFond.

Open Event

Courseroad & Tosci's Event

Tuesday, May 3rd, 5-6pm @ Indigenous People's Center (W31-221)

Have you ever wished MIT subject evaluations had a comment section? Ever wondered which are the most fun HASS classes? Do you have no idea what to take next semester?

Come to the Indigenous Peoples Center (IPC) to talk to some indigenous students about what classes you should take during your time at MIT while eating some ice cream from Toscanini's!

AISES Members

Lounge Hours

Come visit our new lounge!

Fridays 4-5pm in W31-221

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding sponsorships, events, membership, or anything else, please contact us at aises-request@mit.edu

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