Office of Tribal Relations
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Office of Tribal Relations

Rachel McBride-Praetorius, Director
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 #200F
530-898-3090
mcampbell19@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.








 






Campus and Community Events

Volunteers Needed- Cut out red dresses in support of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day
Tuesday April 28, 2026
Location: Tribal Relations
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
2026 MMIW - Volunteers (JPG)

Jordan Johnson- Student Speaker. Missing Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Presentation
Monday May 4, 2026
Location: Tribal Relations 107
Time: 4:00pm-5:15pm
Jordan Johnson MMIP Presentation (JPG)

Missing Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Awareness and Interactive Art Event
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Location: Trinity Lawn
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm 
(T-Shirts available in the Office of Tribal Relations for first 30 Students)
MMIP Awareness 2026 (JPG)

Lunch with MMIW Speaker Dr. Vanessa Esquivido (Lunch Provided)
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Location: Tribal Relations 101
Time: 11:30am-12:00pm
MMIW lunch with Dr. Vanessa Esquivido (JPG)

Guest Speaker Dr. Venessa Esquivido- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Location: Ayers 106
Time: 2:30am-4:00pm
MMIW-2026 speaker Dr. Vanessa Esquivido (JPG)

Butte College Big Time
Thursday May 7, 2026
Location: Butte College Main Campus
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Butte College Big Time 2026 (PNG)

Butte College and Chico State Native American Club
Spring 2026
February 17, 2026 - Location: CSU Chico Tribal Relations 101
March 10, 2026 - Location: Butte College
April 21, 2026 - Location: CSU Chico Tribal Relations 101
May TBD - Location: TBD
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Native American Club (JPG)

Native American Cultural Classes
Spring 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
Location: Tribal Relations 101
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cultural Class (JPG)

Native American Graduation Celebration
May 12, 2026
Location: Bell Memorial Union Auditorium (BMU)
Ceremony Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Followed by reception at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Native Graduation Flyer 2026 (JPG)
High School Registration Form (PDF)
College Registration Form (PDF)

American Indian Summer Institute
July 12-16, 2026
AISI Flyer 2026 (JPG)
AISI Application Form (PDF)

Native Cultural Tour
Use link below 
Location: Virtual
Time: Open
Native Cultural Tour(opens in new window)