Fall 2026 CSUN AIS Fall Native Heritage Speakers Series
Dennis Garcia
Traditional Native Song, Dance and Storytelling by Distinguished Elder of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
October 14th 11:30-12:45 pm, Sierra Hall 451, Whitsett Room
Gigi Modrich
Jicarilla-Apache Comedian, Roller Derby Skater, & Attorney
October 21st 11:30-12:45 pm, Sierra Hall 451, Whitsett Room
Desirae Barragan
“Healing Starts With Us: Native Leadership in Public Health, Advocacy and Medicine by We Are Healers”-Healers Community Circle Fellow & citizen of the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians November 4th 11:30 – 12:45 pm, Fermin Presentation Room, Basement of University library
Emily Bowen Cohen
Muscogee-Jewish Writer, Emily Bowen Cohen, Author of the graphic novel, Two Tribes November 9th 11:30-12:45 pm, Fermin Presentation Room, Basement of the University Library – Co-sponsored with Jewish
Debbie Martinez-Rambeau
CSUN Powwow History & Protocol by Tribal Chairwoman and Distinguished Elder of the Yoemem Kombicha Californiapo
November 18th 11:30-12:45 pm, Sierra Hall 451, The Whitsett



