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About the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center
We are now located in Library Breezeway #1010 (next to the Grumpy Mule Coffee Shop)
The Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center (eh-sack-tee-mah) at Sacramento State, residing on Miwok, Maidu, and Nisenan land, strives to support the academic and holistic success of Native American and Alaska Native students.
The Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center provides services that support students in their academic journey including academic advising, workshops, peer advising, scholarship referrals, cultural workshops, student leadership development, and opportunities to connect with campus and community resources. We strive to make the center a home away from home where Native American and Alaska Native students’ values and identities are recognized, honored, and celebrated, while providing support services that foster their academic, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Esak’timá centers and supports Native student success and invites all to engage, learn, and celebrate respectfully.
The Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center is currently pausing all Space Requests until further notice
Pronunciation Guidance
| Name | Pronunciation |
|---|---|
| Esak’timá | Eh-sahk-TEE-mah’ |
| Nísem Péwinan | NEE-sim POW-in-non |
| Nisenan | NEE-shih-non |
| Miwok | MEE-wok |
| Southern Maidu | SUH-thurn MY-doo |
| Patwin | PUHT-win |
| Wintun | WIN-toon |
2026 Welcome Weeks with Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center
Fall 2026 Open House
Wednesday, September 2nd from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Come visit the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center, learn about upcoming programs and events, connect with students, faculty, and staff, and make your own fridge magnet!
Coffee & Color
Wednesday, September 9th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Take some time to destress, connect with students and staff, and grab some custom coffee and tea!
Reservation Dogs Week
September 14th – 18th: Study, unwind, or just come hang out at the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center and catch Reservation Dogs! Snacks will be provided as well as a fun, interactive Rez Dogs bingo!
Vision Boards
Wednesday, September 16th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Join us as we set intentional goals for the upcoming semester and year! Whether your goals are to make more time to study, focus on your self-care, or meet new people, we invite you to manifest them into reality with vision boards!
California Native American Day
Friday, September 25th: Join the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center as we head to the Capitol to celebrate the 59th Annual California Native American Day!
Orange Shirt Day
Wednesday, September 30th: Come by the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to create an orange shirt pin or decorate your own orange shirt to raise awareness for Orange Shirt Day and honor those who have lost their lives and continue to be impacted by the Indian Boarding Schools.
Pumpkin Painting with PRIDE & Esak’timá
Thursday, October 8th: Join the PRIDE Student Resource Center & Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center for an afternoon of pumpkin painting, community building, and engaging dialogue. Event will be RSVP required, link and details coming soon!
Our Services
We center Native student success through:
Academic Support
- Academic Advising
- Scholarship Application Workshops and Becoming a Competitive Applicant
- Financial Aid Navigation
- Career Exploration
Holistic Support
- Programs that highlight Native American & Alaska Native Culture
- Traditional Blessings and Traditional Medicine
- Resource Referral and Navigation
- Events that foster community building
Physical Space
- Student lounge with tables, chairs, and couches for students to utilize
- An outdoor patio to focus on academics or relax in between classes
- Access to a fridge, microwave, and kettle
Signature Programs
- Beading Circle – a space for students to connect with one another, faculty, and staff while learning how to bead in community.
- Semester Blessing – at the beginning of each semester we strive to host a blessing for students, faculty, and staff to start the semester off in a good way.
Academic Advising
We now offer Academic Advising at the Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center. In partnership with the Academic Advising Center, we have a dedicated Academic Advisor to help answer questions about general education and graduation requirements. We invite you to connect with Martell French, Academic Advisor, here at the center to answer any questions you may have around your academic progress, add/drop process, or other questions you might have.
Drop-in Availability at Esak’timá Native Student Resource Center:
- Tuesday afternoons online from 1 - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday mornings at the center from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Email: martellfrench@csus.edu