The center's outreach activities promote awareness, better understanding, and sensitivity to the American Indian Culture. There are various definitions making it difficult to define. Nonetheless, it is real and present in our society today. Culture has different meanings for different people. It may include traditions, ceremonies, beliefs, and spirituality.
Culture is something that is part of a person's very being.
It doesn't matter to what degree one is involved in their culture, it affects a person's identity and self-esteem. Institutions of higher education in this country, with exception of tribal colleges, are geared for the middle-class, white male. Over the years, these institutions have developed a culture all their own. When Indian students go to an institution of higher education, they do not leave their culture at the gatepost. Most bring it with them, thus creating a need for cultural activities to keep students in touch with their culture.