Spring 2025 Events

Thursday, January 23 12-1pm
“From Historical Trauma to Survivance: The Role of Agency in Combatting the Health Effects of Colonial Subjugation”
In Person: Patenge Room, C102, Fee Hall
Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/92614261003 (PW: epibio)
Lecture from Dr. Rachel Wilbur (descendant Tolowa and Chetco) from Washington State University’s Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH).

Friday, January 24 11:30-1pm
Indigenous Studies Working Group: “Strengths-Based Research to Support Native Health”
Lunch and conversation led by Dr. Rachel Wilbur
In Person: AIIS Meeting Room (UPLA 105)
Zoom: https://msu.zoom.us/j/96496057005 (PW: AIIS)

2024 Native American Heritage Month Events

We are excited to share the event calendar for Native American Heritage Month! Throughout the month, various departments, community partners, and campus allies will host programs and events to honor and celebrate Indigenous cultures and contributions. We invite you to join us in these meaningful celebrations and learning opportunities.

 

November 3 – Ghost Supper

  • 2PM – 5PM
  • Location: Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center (5153 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864)
  • Sponsored by Nokomis Center and Indigenous Youth Empowerment Program

 

November 6 – MSU Culinary Services celebrates with a Native Feast featuring traditional Indigenous foods

  • 4:30-9pm
  • Location: Brody Square
  • Sponsored by Office of Culture, Access and Belonging and the Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions

 

November 7 – Indigenous Hip Hop Talk with Frank Waln

 

November 8 – Cultivating Tradition with the 4 Sisters Garden

 

November 8 – Neshnabé Nengosêk Kenomagewen: Potawatomi Star Knowledge

  • 3PM – 5PM
  • Presenter: Dr. Blaire Morseau (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians)
  • Location: MSU Abrams Planetarium
  • Sponsored by American Indian and Indigenous Studies, Religious Studies, Digital Humanities, and Abrams Planetarium

 

November 10 – Environmental Stewardship Workday – Invasive Buckthorn Removal

 

November 13 – Holly Bird Presentation on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)

  • 12:15PM – 1:15PM
  • Presenter: Holly Bird (Navajo)
  • Location: MSU College of Law, Room TBA
  • Sponsored by Indigenous Law and Policy Center
  • Register Here: https://forms.gle/DTfGtBRdiqXUYPzs8

 

November 15 – Making MSU More Responsive to Native, Students, Faculty, and Staff

  • 1PM – 2PM
  • Presenter: Dr. Kristin Arola (Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Lake Superior Band of Chippewa Indians decendant)
  • Location: Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture (UPLA), Room 105
  • Sponsored by American Indian and Indigenous Studies
  • Register here: https://forms.gle/qzAqNdkB7V7pFDK76

 

November 16 – Crafting with the Aunties 

 

November 19 – Fireside Chat with Mary Smith: First Native American President of the American Bar Association (ABA)

  • 12:15PM – 1:15PM
  • Presenter: Mary Smith (Cherokee Nation)
  • Location: MSU Collee of Law, Room 471
  • Sponsored by Indigenous Law and Policy Center
  • Register Here: https://forms.gle/Y8H9dkZKArM8qFtm9

 

November 19 — Beading with the Profs (Ellie Mitchell and Blaire Morseau)

  • 3PM – 5PM
  • Location: AIIS Conference room, UPLA 105

Supporting Programs for Native American Heritage Month 2024

Departments and Community Partners

Campus Allies and Other Departments

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