Aibl student chapters
The mission of AIBL is to increase the representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in business and entrepreneurial ventures through education and leadership development opportunities.
AIBL Chapters are made up of student groups at high schools, tribal colleges (TCUs), and universities. AIBL Chapters are designed to help facilitate the overall goals of AIBL. Chapters create an environment that will promote and support the American Indian and Alaska Native business student and/or entrepreneur who will use their education and experience to help improve tribal economic environments. Chapters provide peer support, leadership development training, career and college guidance, and business networking through educational activities, community services projects, and social activities. Additionally, Chapters offer an “extended-family” support system to help students facilitate the transition of being away from home while attending school.
AIBL Chapter members become part of a broad network of Indigenous students and professionals where they can meet new students, make connections, and build relationships. AIBL membership includes peer support groups and networking providing academic, social, and emotional support that can help individual members with navigating the challenges of completing a degree.
Mentorship
Internships
Professional Development
Scholarships
National Conference
Chapter Activities
Chapter Benefits
AIBL members have an opportunity to secure unique benefits by organizing a student chapter or becoming members of a chapter. Some of the benefits are listed below:
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- Membership in a nationally recognized and professional Indigenous organization that caters specifically to Indigenous people demonstrates a student’s commitment to the highest ideals of the business profession. Joining a mission-driven organization is a platform for future business leaders to advocate, be a voice for others, and influence positive change.
- Each newly established Chapter receives swag from the National AIBL office commemorating its existence. Chapters may also submit a request for a custom AIBL logo for their Chapter.
- Participation in National AIBL programming. Each Chapter member is eligible to participate in current National AIBL programs such as the Mentoring Program and Internships.
- Strength through numbers. More can be accomplished by working in a group of people motivated by a common interest. AIBL members have a unique opportunity to contribute to their campus, high school, and community through educational activities, community service projects, and social activities. Participating in AIBL activities teaches members how their future businesses can give back to the community.
- Personal strength through networking. AIBL members learn more about themselves, their goals, and their strengths. This self-awareness will be beneficial for members’ future careers. AIBL members also become part of a broad network of Indigenous students and professionals where they can meet new students, make connections, and build relationships. AIBL membership includes peer support groups and networking providing academic, social, and emotional support that can help individual members with navigating the challenges of completing a degree.
- Soft skill development. AIBL members develop and improve soft skills necessary to effectively work and interact with others. AIBL members learn to broaden and enhance the soft skills they already have when communicating with individuals and groups as part of AIBL activities. AIBL members learn how to better take advice from others, as well as give their own.
- Leadership training and experience. AIBL Chapters elect executive officers and committee chairpersons. By holding one of these positions, AIBL members receive invaluable leadership experience and can apply what they learn in all areas of life, back into the classroom, and in a future career.
- National conference participation. Each AIBL member is eligible for the student rate to attend the National AIBL Business and Leadership Student Conference. Each Chapter is responsible for raising funds for members to travel to and attend the annual conference.
- Fundraising experience. AIBL Chapters can raise substantial funds through Chapter activities and events, obtaining corporate and small business sponsorships, and through tribal solicitation. By participating in Chapter fundraising activities, AIBL members receive experience with the fund allocation and accounting process of organizations.
- Recognition of achievement. Each year distinguished Chapters are awarded honors for Chapter of the Year, Business Plan of the Year, and Elevator Pitch of the Year. These Chapters will be recognized at the National AIBL Business and Leadership Student Conference for their accomplishments in the promotion of AIBL principles,ideals, and values.
- Scholarship resources (when available). AIBL members are eligible for scholarships as they become available.
- Access to discount AIBL merchandise. AIBL merchandise is available on the AIBL Swag Shop. Swag may include jackets, caps, sweatshirts, t-shirts, blankets, book bags, totes, mugs, stickers, stationary and posters.
Start a Chapter
If you are a student, faculty, or staff at a high school, tribal college (TCUs), or university, you can start a Chapter! Chapters provide leadership development, career and college guidance, and networking through educational activities, community service projects, and social activities. Chapters are a support system to help students facilitate the transition of being away from home while attending school.
Ready to get started? Email us your school’s name, list one or more faculty and/or staff names and emails who will serve as Chapter Advisor(s), and offer a brief description of why establishing a new Chapter will benefit the student community.
Membership Renewal
Officially renew your AIBL Chapter Membership! Chapter Advisor(s) and students must complete this form annually to keep membership active.
Chapter Logo
Each Chapter can receive their own logo! Send us two school color images with your preferred acronym and we will customize an AIBL Chapter logo just for you that can be used for promotion, recruitment, swag, and activity collateral.
Recruitment
Is your Chapter looking to recruit new student members? Download our print or digital recruitment flyer.
Fundraising
Leadership Blanket
Chapters looking for additional ways to support their fundraising efforts can do so by purchasing the Leadership Blanket at wholesale cost of $45.00 and sell at a retail prices of $65.00. Each blanket sold can profit the Chapter $20.
Advertisement Sales
Chapters can approach businesses to purchase an ad within AIBL’s National Business & Leadership Student Conference online and printed booklet. The student Chapter receives a 50% commission for each advertisement sold while gaining a valuable lesson from the selling experience. The remaining 50% supports conference marketing and promotional materials.
Chapter Engagement
AIBL would love to feature Chapter activities on social media for the world to see. It’s easy to submit and be spotlighted.
Chapters are expected to plan, coordinate, and execute at least one educational activity, community services project, or social activity with Chapter members annually. Fill out our Chapter Activity Report to keep AIBL up-to-date on your Chapter adventures.
Swag
AIBL merch is available for student Chapters at 25% off the retail price. Check-in with your AIBL advisor to receive the discount code.
chapter map
WEST REGION
- Aaniiih Nakoda College
- Blackfeet Community College
- Chemawa Indian School
- Fort Lewis College
- Heritage University
- Little Big Horn College
- Madras High School
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Montana State University – Billings
- Montana State University – Bozeman
- Napa Valley College
- North Thurston High School
- Northwest Indian College
- Portland State University
- Rocky Mountain College
- Salish Kootenai College
- San Francisco State University
- Tsamx Tap’aalaw – Cow Creek Tribal Youth Council
- University of Alaska – Fairbanks
- University of Montana
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- University of Portland
- Utah State University – Blanding
- Warner Springs High School
southWest region
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- Highland Park High School
- Navajo Technical University
- Northeastern State University
- Northern Arizona University
- Phoenix-Scottsdale
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
- University of Arizona
Northeast region
- Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
SOUTHeast region
- No Active Chapters
Midwest region
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- Bemidji State University
- Haskell Indian Nations University
- Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
- Little Priest Tribal College
- Nebraska Indian Community College
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Oglala Lakota College
- Sinte Gleska University
- Sitting Bull College
- Turtle Mountain Community College
- United Tribes Technical College
- University of Minnesota Morris
- White Earth Tribal and Community College