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
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 p.m..-6 p.m..
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 p.m..-5 p.m..
Cultural Class (JPG)
Native American Graduation Celebration
May 12, 2026
Location: Bell Memorial Union Auditorium (BMU)
Ceremony Time: 6 p.m..-7 p.m..
Followed by reception at 7 p.m.-8 p.m..
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)