What students have said about attending the AISES National Conference

“Every conversation I’ve had here reminds me that AISES matters.”

“The world is recognizing what Indigenous leadership in STEM can accomplish. Be the person who changes the protocol. We are all scientists!”

— AVERY TILLEY, VETERINARY STUDENT AND CO-FOUNDER OF NATIVES IN VET MED

“As I grew older, I saw the connection between science and the traditional stories. As Indigenous people we are more than our physical being — we need to blend spiritual and physical medicine.”

— SKY HARPER, SENIOR U.S. NATIONAL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

“I didn’t know what to expect at this conference, but I’m meeting so many people!”

— SKYE-BLUE TEASYATWHO, STUDENT AT SAN JUAN COLLEGE