Research Guides: Cultural Heritage: Native American: Get Involved

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Revolution and Protest Online

Examine how revolutions, protests, resistance, and social movements have shaped and transformed the human experience globally from the 18th to 21st century.

Contact Your Representative

Find out who represents you in the Texas House of Representatives
Elected Officials Directory

You can also get contact information at the Texas Tribune's Directory
Expressing Yourself on Campus

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi recognizes the constitutional rights and privileges of freedom of speech in expressive activities by individuals and groups on campus. Learn more about your rights on campus.
How to Contact a U.S. Senator

You can contact your senators by writing a letter or a message using your senator's web contact form, by calling, or by visiting.
Know Your Rights

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
Protest Rights in Texas: Interactions with Police

This guide takes a look at the legal rights and restrictions when it comes to attending or organizing a protest in Texas.

Islander Cultural Alliance
Mission of ICA: ICA is an on-campus organization whose goal is to educate the campus and community about the many cultures, beliefs, arts, faiths, current events, and needs of the world as well as promote an understanding and tolerance of differences and create a non-discriminatory environment.
University Counseling Center
The UCC's goal is to provide you with timely and flexible access to wellness and mental health resources and to empower you to find solutions, achieve your goals, and feel better. Find their free, confidential services here along with additional campus and online resources.

Society of Native Nations (SNN)
The Society of Native Nations (SNN) is an organization founded by a small group of Native people in Texas that advocate for Indigenous people and the earth. They have members in several different states and work together to protect and preserve their Native culture, spirituality, medicine, education, and traditions.
Indigenous Art, Culture, and Education (I.A.C.E)
Through art, culture, and education I.A.C.E. strides to preserve, honor, and promote Native American culture and traditions. While their mission is to bring public awareness to the value of Native American culture, they also encourage Indigenous youths to uplift their communities as well.
Texas Pow Wow Calendar
The Texas Pow Wow Calendar has all the details you need to plan your next trip. Our Native American event calendar is provided to you by PowWows.com. Check back often for updated powwow information. We add and edit details of events every day. Please be sure to check with the committee for the event for specific details.
Strawberry Moon Beads
A local Corpus Christi business created by Carley, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Coleville Reservation. Carley sells cute contemporary indigenous beadwork and jewelry.

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC)
NIWRC is a Native-led nonprofit organization committed to stopping violence against Native women and children. They generate resources and training opportunities to assist Tribes, grassroots advocates, and survivors in focusing on the safety of Native women and their children as well as holding offenders/communities accountable for their actions.
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Established in 1944, the NCAI has made it their mission to protect (and improve) Native American treaty and sovereign rights. They are determined to improve the quality of life for Native communities and peoples. The NCAI also advocate for understanding that Native tribes have a rightful place in American Government.
U.S. Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs
The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ mission is to enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Indian Healthy Service
The Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.