Tag: indigenous
UMass Amherst Launches Center to Integrate Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is partnering with Indigenous communities across the U.S. and internationally to launch a new Center for Braiding...
California Professor Accused of Falsifying Native American Heritage Agrees to Step...
After over a decade of controversy and accusations of falsely claiming Native American heritage, a professor at the University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside)...
Endangered Indigenous Languages: Universities Advance Revitalization Efforts
With the threat of global languages being lost at the rate of at least one per month, linguists, institutions, researchers, and affected communities are...
UO Researchers to Collaborate with Indigenous Communities on Climate Change Solutions
The University of Oregon (UO) is partnering with Indigenous and rural communities on a groundbreaking study to develop potential solutions for reducing carbon in...
Targeted Initiatives Reduce Tuition Costs for Indigenous Students
Over the past year, a wave of higher education institutions and state governments have worked to reduce the cost of college for Indigenous students....
DEI Expert Lee Bitsóí Explains Why ‘Chief’ Should Be Eliminated from...
Dozens of educational institutions and athletic organizations have changed the names of their mascots and sports teams in recent years in response to demand...
Higher Education Celebrates Native American Art
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, celebrated each year in November, is a time to recognize the important contributions made by Indigenous peoples...
Biden Signs Executive Actions to Address Racial Equity
President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions on Tuesday that aim to advance racial equity policies throughout several departments of the federal...
