Indigenous Peoples Living-Learning Community

Explore traditional and contemporary aspects of Indigenous intellectual, social, and cultural life

The Indigenous Peoples* Living-Learning Community (IPLLC) was established in fall 2022 in the north-facing A5/B5 wing of the Mountain View Campus Living Community (CLC). In fall 2023, it expanded into the 3^rd floor of the Ernest Calderón CLC.

In fall 2024, there will be spaces for IPLLC community members in Gabaldon CLC and Ernest Calderón CLC. This focused housing community aims to foster a stronger sense of belonging and connection among Indigenous students.   

Indigenous Peoples Living-Learning Community 

Indigenous and other interested students have the opportunity to live together while exploring and expressing traditional and  contemporary aspects of Indigenous intellectual, social, and cultural life. The Indigenous Peoples Living-Learning Community is open to all academic levels and includes the following: 

• social connections with others who identify as and/or are interested in learning more about Indigenous Peoples 
• network of Indigenous faculty, Tribal College Faculty Exchange participants, staff, alumni, and peer support providing personal and professional development and mentorship 
• dynamic programming in the living environment such as: 
  • cultural dinners 
  • guest speakers on history, culture, politics, and current experiences of Indigenous populations 
  • visual and performing arts, music, and dances  
  • field trips  
  • leadership development  
  • academic support and study groups 
  • career path and graduate school exploration/preparation 
• 3–4 signature events per academic year planned with IPLLC member input
• community gathering room in the wing   
• opportunity to help name the living-learning community and design hallway images/decorations

Collaborative effort

The following campus partners collaborated to build and support this holistic community and continue to remain key collaborators:

• Office of Indigenous Student Success (OISS) 
• Office of Native American Initiatives (ONAI) 
• Native American Cultural Center (NACC) 
• Applied Indigenous Studies (AIS) 
• Campus Living (CL) 

Apply now! 

• Log into the housing portal and select the Academic Year 2023–2024 housing application. 
• A prompt about the Indigenous Peoples Living-Learning Community will appear on the “Tell us your housing preferences” page. Select yes and respond to the two questions regarding your interest.  
• The review process for the 2024–25 academic year will happen at the end of each month for applications submitted by the 15^th of that same month (e.g., MGH or focused-housing applications submitted by November 15 will be reviewed by the end of that month. Students will receive communication by the end of that month, too.) Requests will be considered in the order they are received.
• You will receive a confirmation email once accepted into the community, including additional details about roommates and room selection in the community. 
• Note: room assignments in the Indigenous Peoples Living-Learning Community will occur on a rolling basis based on application date and space availability. 

*Indigenous Peoples include Native Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Native Pacific Islanders, and other global Indigenous relatives. Indigenous Peoples also identify with specific Nations, Tribes, Bands, Clans, and Communities.