Bama Indigenous Student Organization Network

04/18/2026

03/26/2026

BISON will be joining Dr. Kopelson's Native American Studies class for a lecture by Mr. Michael Billie and a game of stickball NEXT TUESDAY, March 31st!
The lecture will be in Ten Hoor Hall, and the game will follow.
We'll see you there!

01/29/2026

Meet our 2026 BISON Officers!
Co-President: Amber Cypress
Co-President: Aiden Sanders
Secretary: Kaytie Colbert
Treasurer: Stephen Quina
Social Media Chair: Violet Neff

01/28/2026

Congratulations to our very own Kaytie Colbert on her recent graduation!

Kaytie completed her degree with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing this past December 2025. She is a citizen of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, and she is Poarch Creek and Chickasaw. Some of her favorite college memories include attending BISON’s 1st Annual Cultural Exhibition, meeting Katherine and Kiana (BISON’s founders), sitting under the trees at the Gorgas House Museum, and having the opportunity to take UA’s Cherokee Language course with Mr. Drowning Bear. Post-graduation, she plans to complete her second bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition. She also plans to apply for Family Nurse Practitioner school and obtain her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Her long-term goal is to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Registered Dietitian (RD). She would like to give back and help her people by working as an FNP and RD on a reservation or with a tribal community in the near future.

Photo Credits:
Slide 1-2: Amber Cypress
Slide 3: Rebecca Johnson

12/14/2025

All smiles while we celebrate our native/indigenous grads! Roll Tide!

12/08/2025

Officials in Tuscaloosa are planning a massive new statue and decorative plaza to honor the Native American chief for whom the city is named.

11/06/2025

🎲 BISON Game Night! 🎲
Books can wait it’s game night 🎯 Take a break from studying and unwind with us for a night full of fun, laughter, and games! 💥

🃏 Tons of board and card games
🎯 Everyone is welcome!
📍 UA Student Center, Anderson Room
🗓️ November 6 | ⏰ 5–8 PM

Come roll the dice and recharge before hitting the books again! ♟️

10/22/2025

Amber Cypress - Secretary
- Seminole Tribe of Florida
- Classification: Sophomore
- Major: Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
- Minor: Political Science
- Fav Fall Memory: Cultural Exhibition
- I’m excited to continue doing events to help spread Indigenous culture!

10/22/2025

🎲 BISON Game Night! 🎲
Take a break from studying and unwind with us for a night full of fun, laughter, and games! 💥

🃏 Tons of board and card games
🎯 Everyone is welcome!
📍 UA Student Center, Room 3103
🗓️ October 23 | ⏰ 5–8 PM

Come roll the dice and recharge before hitting the books again! ♟️

10/15/2025

🎉 Join us for the 4th Annual Cultural Exhibition! 🎉
Hosted by BISON: Bama Indigenous Student Organization Network 🦬

📅 Wednesday, October 15th
🕚 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 On the Quad

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions, music, dance, and art of Indigenous cultures from across the region 🌎✨

💥 Everyone is welcome — and it’s worth Greek Points! 💥

10/13/2025

✨ Honoring resilience, culture, and community. ✨
Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day: a time to uplift Indigenous voices, traditions, and stories that continue to shape our world. 🌎❤️