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

Dinner With Elders
November 12, 2025
Location: Tribal Relations 101
Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
RSVP Required. Space is limited. open until filled.
To RSVP please contact Luarence Gammell lgammell@csuchico.edu 
Dinner With Elders Flyer (JPG)

You're No Indian Screening
November 20, 2025
Location: Colusa Hall 100 A-B
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RSVP Required. Space is limited. open until filled.
To RSVP please scan the QR Code on flyer
You're No Indian Screening Flyer (JPG)

Butte College and Chico State Native American Club
Fall 2025
September 16, 2025 - Location: CSU Chico Tribal Relations 101
October 21, 2025 - Location: Butte College
November 18, 2025 - Location: CSU Chico Tribal Relations 101
December 9, 2025 - Location:CSU Chico Tribal Relations 101
Time: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Native American Club (JPG)

Native American Cultural Classes
Fall 2025
September 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 4, 2025
Location: Tribal Relations 101
Time: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Cultural Class (JPG)

Native American Graduation Celebration
Date: TBD
Location: Bell Memorial Union Auditorium
Time: 5 p.m. followed by reception at 6 p.m.

Native Cultural Tour
Use link below 
Location: Virtual
Time: Open
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