Tribal Chapters

AISES Tribal Chapters

The Tribal Chapters of AISES provide members with opportunities and support within their community. AISES tribal members support the AISES mission by being mentors and mentees, giving back and strengthening their community and AISES. In their local communities, AISES tribal chapter members provide a variety of activities on a local level that support STEM success in the following ways:

• Providing role models for Indigenous students and professionals
• Organizing seminars and workshops that help develop professional, academic and cultural skills
• Giving access to networking resources such as community relations, scholarships, and job-opportunity awareness
• Serving as AISES-endorsed “Subject Matter Experts,” speaking in educational and media platforms and raising public awareness about AI/AN contributions in STEM
• Supporting educational partnerships with our affiliate schools
• Encouraging participation in other educational and professional opportunities

Starting a Tribal Chapter

Tribal Chapter Membership Requirements

Each AISES Tribal Chapter must have a minimum of one member in good standing with the AISES National Office. The members listed on the petition to form a Tribal Chapter must be current with their AISES National membership.

Join or renew your membership in AISES!

Membership dues for PK-12 and College/University students are free and Professional members are only $65. Dues waivers are available for recent college graduates and anyone facing hardship. Apply for a dues waiver

Documents and Forms

The following downloadable documents are required to apply to an AISES Tribal Chapter:

• Application/Petition for the Establishment of a Tribal Chapter
• Verification of AISES Memberships
• Copies of meeting minutes reflecting:

Election of Officers
Adoption of Code of Conduct
Adoption of Safe Camp Policy
Adoption of Affiliation Agreement and Tribal Chapter Bylaws

• Signed Affiliation Agreement
• Signed Tribal Chapter Bylaws
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Signed Safe Camp Policy

If you have any questions, contact us.

Chapter Handbook

For information on starting a chapter and keeping it successful, download our Tribal Chapter Handbook by CLICKING HERE

Maintaining a Tribal Chapter

Tribal Chapter Annual Reports are due January 20th of every year, unless stated otherwise.

It is imperative that complete annual reports be submitted to the AISES National Office on time. Late or incomplete reports could lead to the loss of a Tribal Chapter’s charter.  A Chapter will be considered on probation after missing one annual report deadline. A Chapter that misses two consecutive annual report deadlines is at risk of losing their charter.

For questions, concerns, or further clarification, please contact Engagement and Advocacy at engagement@aises.org.