The Good Relations Learning Community is a student cohort comprised of First-year and Transfer Native students at Montana State University.Students engage in cultural learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional/university success workshops in order to make the first year as successful and fun as possible. We strive to provide First-year Native students with a community of their peers who can continue to learn, grow, and support each other throughout their college careers. 

GRLC Camp

Study Nights

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Mentors

DamarisAlma

DylanRiley

Events

  • Study Nights - Free Food :) 
  • Resume Workshops
  • Scholarship/Internship Workshops
  • Cultural workshops (i.e. ribbon skirt/shirt making)
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Tutoring

Photos

Rachel camping

Rachel Saldivar (2025-26) cozies up on the Welcome Retreat Camping Trip. 

Teambuilding Games

The mentees and mentors get to know each other with teambuilding games. 

Mentors climbing

Riley and Damaris, two of the mentors, pose before going on the high ropes course. 

High Ropes Course

GRLC students up on the high ropes challenge course. 

Four-Legged Relatives

YennaTansy

 

If you are an incoming first-year or Transfer Native student and would like to join the Good Relations Learning Community, please contact Josie Kaufman at josie.kaufman@montana.edu. The Good Relations Learning Community accepts students throughout the academic year.