Office of Tribal Relations
Rachel McBride-Praetorius, Associate Vice President of Tribal Relations
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #105
530-898-3195
rmcbride@csuchico.edu
Cole Morales, Tribal Relations Associate Director
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #104
530-898-3438
cmorales33@csuchico.edu
Laurence Gammell, Tribal Relations Specialist
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #102
530-898-4592
lgammell@csuchico.edu
Thomas Mitchum, Chico State Enterprise - Tribal Liaison and Engagement Specialist
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #101
530-898-3162
tamitchum@csuchico.edu
Michelle Hansen, Cultural Artifacts Specialist
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #202
530-898-3090
mcampbell19@csuchico.edu
He-Lo Ramirez, Tribal Relations Land Use Specialist
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #200D
530-898-5557
hramirez19@csuchico.edu
Frankie Torres, Cultural Artifacts Data Systems Specialist
Tribal Relations (TRBL), Room #200H
530-898-6241
fftorres@csuchico.edu
Office Hours
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
530-898-6241
tribalrelations@csuchico.edu
Mailing Address
Office of Tribal Relations
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929-0150
Office of Tribal Relations
Vision
Establish a comprehensive office for Native students, staff, faculty, community, and Tribal governments that includes Chico State and its auxiliaries to recognize Tribal sovereignty and foster a sense of belonging in higher education as well as a sustained distinct spiritual affinity with place.
Purpose
The Office of Tribal Relations connects the Chico State campus and auxiliaries with Native American students to provide access, social, emotional, and academic support. Establish government-to-government partnerships with Tribes as well to facilitate early and meaningful consultation. Provide resources and assistance to projects and services led by tribes. We aim to shape culturally sustaining, contributing individuals of Native communities and support Tribal enterprises through traditional knowledge and decolonial praxis.
View accessible versions of the event flyers in the Campus and Community Events section.
Campus and Community Events
Native American Welcome Reception
September 9, 2026
Location: Office of Tribal Relations 101
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Native American Welcome Reception (JPG)
Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2026
Location: TBD
Native Cultural Tour
Use link below
Location: Virtual
Time: Open
Native Cultural Tour
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Butte College and Chico State Native American Club
Fall 2026
September 15 - Location: OTR
October 20 - Location: OTR
November 10 - Location: OTR
December 1 - Location: Butte College
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Chico State & Butte College Night (JPG)
Native American Cultural Classes
Fall 2026
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 3
Location: Tribal Relations 101
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cultural Nights (JPG)
Native American Graduation Celebration
May 2027 (date TBD)
Location: Bell Memorial Union Auditorium (BMU)
Ceremony Time: TBD
Followed by reception at (time TBD)
Registration not available at this time.