Annual Student Awards of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program
AIISP celebrates and recognizes the participating Indigenous students’ and affiliated faculty accomplishments, dedication, and leadership. We are a strong and vibrant community because of you and your outstanding work. Each spring AIISP hosts an annual Awards and Ceremony Banquet recognizing student accomplishments and support of the Indigenous community at Cornell.
Each award is inspired by our extensive community, and the accomplishments of our current students. Explore Our Alumni page to learn more about the history and accomplishments of Indigenous graduates at Cornell.
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LaFrance joined the American Indian Program at Cornell in 1984 as an extension associate. He was named acting director in 1988 and served as director from 1991 to 1993. One of LaFrance's career achievements included the completion of Akwe:kon, the residential program house for the American Indian Program in 1991.
Janine was a member of the Hawk Clan and a clan mother as well as a member of The Six Nations Iroquois Agriculture Society. She was a graduate of Cornell University and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Buffalo. She taught Native American Studies at Akron Central Elementary School. Janine was one of two student founders of Native American Students at Cornell in the early 1970's.
David L. Call is a Cornell Professor Emeritus from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and served as the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of CALS from 1977-1995. As dean, he provided tireless and loyal support for Indigenous students in higher education and remains a beloved friend of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program.