About Us

Established in 1993, the Native American Cultural Center (NACC), in cooperation with the Association of Native Americans at Yale, promotes Native American culture and explores the issues that Native Americans face in today's world. The Center works to expose the Native community, as well as the greater Yale community, to Native American culture by bringing programming to campus that includes events such as speakers, dinners, study breaks, and movie nights.

Kirk Hooks, Interim Director of the Native American Cultural Center, Special Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs for Intercultural and Intergroup Relations, Intercultural Affairs Council Coordinator, works with a team of student staffers to manage the Center's activities. The Center also has an Advisory Board consisting of Yale faculty members, administrators, and alumni who advise and provide support for the Center and its goals.

The Native American Cultural Center also serves as a gathering place for Yale's Native American students. Students are encouraged to come to the NACC to study, to use the computer room, kitchen, or the Native Lounge.