Student Engagement

The Mno’Chigewin: Native Student Success Program 

The Mno’Chigewin: Native Student Success Program is a network for students who self-identify as Native American. With the assistance of faculty and staff, students are exposed to a variety of academic, professional, social, and cultural activities. The program begins with a three-day interactive Maajtaadaa! orientation. Once the academic year begins, students are transitioned into the Mno'Chigewin program which operates under four primary pillars:

  • Mentorship

  • Academic Support

  • Leadership Development

  • Community Service/Civic Engagement

The program is specifically designed to introduce students to resources that will support their academic, cultural, and emotional well-being. Mno'Chigewin promotes and facilitates meaningful interactions with the goal of improving academic success, retention, and graduation.

*Mno'Chigewin is open to all GVSU students.

 

Mno'chigewin: Native Student Success Program Student Registration

*Didn’t attend orientation? No problem - sign up!*

Fall Schedule

An event flyer titled 'Mno’Chigewin Winter 2025 Gatherings' with the time '6 - 7:30 pm in NC137' written on a red banner at the top. The flyer lists the following events and dates:  Jan. 16: Kick-off Medicine Wheel Teachings Jan. 30: Stress Management Skills Feb. 13: Career Fair Prep Feb. 20: Career Fair 11 AM - 5 PM March 27: Exam Cram w/SASC April 17: Year-End Celebration Details TBA April 24: Graduation Celebration / Feast The flyer features a decorative illustration of colorful flowers and vines at the bottom, surrounding a Medicine Wheel symbol with four quadrants in black, red, yellow, and white.


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