Native American Affairs

Mission

Native American Affairs at St. Lawrence University collaborates with students, faculty, and staff, to develop and strengthen relations with Indigenous communities locally, regionally, and nationally. 

In addition to guiding programming to support the enrollment, retention, and success of St. Lawrence’s Indigenous students, Native American Affairs also collaborates with external organizations to identify opportunities for partnerships across communities.

Goals

• Support the Admissions Office with recruitment efforts of Native American/Indigenous students
• Develop and strengthen relations with the nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, specifically the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
• Work in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion and the Program Coordinator of Native American Studies to develop and implement programming designed to improve retention and graduation rates of Native American/Indigenous students 

Get in Touch

Interested in partnering on a project or in need of resources? Our office can provide guidance on local resources, classroom visits, experiential learning opportunities for students, educational partnerships with local and regional tribes, and more. Contact Director of Native American Affairs Brenda Papineau, at bpapineau@stlawu.edu.