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Australia’s oldest uni library overhauls how people use Indigenous resources

Indigenizing libraries

Australia’s oldest uni library overhauls how people use Indigenous resources New protocols at the University of Sydney library will change how students, academics, and researchers access and use materials about Indigenous communities.

Harvard University Native American Program announces new executive director

Congratulations, Kelli!
All of us at the FNECC and in Indiana University Diversity are so happy for you!!

Harvard University Native American Program announces new executive director Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) Faculty Director Joseph P. Gone has announced Kelli Mosteller (Citizen Potawatomi) as the new executive ...

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Interior Department Releases Indian Boarding School Report

The 106-page report—penned by Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Bryan Newland—details for the first time that the federal government operated or supported 408 boarding schools across 37 states between 1819 and 1969. (Photo/Native News Online)

Interior Department Releases Indian Boarding School Report The U.S. Department of the Interior today released its initial findings after a nine-month investigation into the fraught legacy of Indian Boarding Schools that the U.S. government ran or supported for a century and a half.

How will you raise awareness about MMIP tomorrow on May 5th the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG?

However you choose to raise awareness please remember to hold space for the families of MMIWG2S/MMIP.

When we honor the families, we honor their loved ones.

* Wear red and post a photo on social media, use hashtags, post statistics and share your reason for wearing red.

* Hang a red dress in your yard/porch/front window.

* Donate to organizations (grassroots too) that work directly with MMIWG2S/MMIP families and encourage others to donate.

* Drop off a care package to a MMIWG2S/MMIP family.

* Show up to virtual discussions, vigils, walks and any space where families and advocates are taking the time to organize and educate.

It is imperative to be a voice in ending violence against Indigenous People, this is a human rights issue and everyone can take part in raising awareness.


Image ID: On a sunset background is white text that states: “ There is justice in our hearts.” “Laura Oochoo, MMIW Family Member.” On the right side of the graphic stands a red square with white text that reflects the language in the description. An image of a woman wearing a red dress with dragonflies and birds is on the left hand side. The Seeding Sovereignty logo is in the bottom right corner.

https://www.facebook.com/FreihoferCasting/photos/a.10161544891830595/10166327340285595/?type=3&mibextid=7FbTGu

O’Neill Equity Scholars

An opportunity with O’Neill Social Equity Scholars Program:

This is an research scholarship program designed to give IU undergraduates interested in social equity topics a chance to form relationships with faculty mentors and learn research skills that enhance their careers at IU and beyond. Equity Scholars also receive a $500 scholarship. More information about the program is available at https://oneill.indiana.edu/undergraduate/cost-financial-aid/equity-scholars/index.html

O’Neill Equity Scholars If you are a Hudson and Holland student, consider applying to be an O'Neill Equity Scholar.

Give

Help us celebrate by conisdering a donation to the FNECC or the Bruce Shuck Family Native American Scholarship. Both options go directly to supporting Native students at IU.

Happy IU Day!

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Jobs at IU

The FNECC will be hiring a graduate assistant for next academic year ('22-'23). We're looking for self-motivated, community-centered individuals who have a working knowledge of contemporary Native American and Indigenous communities. Experience working with Native communities is preferred.

Follow the link to learn more!

· Follow the link to https://jobs.iu.edu/: Go to Staff Positions then “All external candidates” and

search for Job ID# 299552 “Part time Graduate Assistant, First Nations Educational & Cultural Center

· Complete the application including your resume and cover letter. · Questions? Please contact the FNECC at 812-855-4814 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions

Jobs at IU Find your place at Indiana University. Explore faculty and staff positions on our seven campuses for a healthy, enriching, and balanced work life.

Photo Story: IU Traditional Powwow

Photo Story: IU Traditional Powwow The IU Traditional Powwow was a traditional experience of dance and music of Native American culture. 

Indigenize Indiana T-Shirt

Happy to announce that our webstore is fully operational. For anyone looking to order one of our Indigenize Indiana tshirts, come check it out.

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Remember that 100% of the profits goes to supporting programs with the language and culture departments from these communities we worked with to develop the shirts.

https://iudiversity.mybigcommerce.com/indigenize-indiana-shirt/

Indigenize Indiana T-Shirt Description Indigenize Indiana Shirt: a unisex red T-shirt featuring "Indiana University" written in one of the Indigenous languages of Indiana's Native communities on the front and the Indigenize Indiana logo on the back. Graphic designed by Matt Trussell.

Attn: powwow will be moving inside next Saturday, April 9.

Video Deb Haaland Talks Indian Boarding School Initiative

Video Deb Haaland Talks Indian Boarding School Initiative U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland spoke with ABC News about her probe into the Indian boarding school era and how her own family's boarding school history impacts her work.

Enjoying Violet Duncan’s presentation at the IU School of Ed.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Open Access Publishing and the Future of Native and Indigenous Studies. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

https://kansas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TPNRvV-_SimBZCN7Lsn8yg?fbclid=IwAR1YMGMgXh0EcXjIJfEL43pJbQM4KSAS8z-lSlGb3UQne2NP-i8vdcTbglg

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Open Access Publishing and the Future of Native and Indigenous Studies. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The University Press of Kansas will be hosting a virtual discussion on Kansas and Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) featuring Indigenous scholars Sarah Deer, Kiara Vigil, and Farina King, and moderated by Tai Edwards. This event also marks the completion of Kansas Open Books (KOB), an in...

This rancher believes her land was stolen from Native Americans. She’s making amends

This rancher believes her land was stolen from Native Americans. She’s making amends Beth Robinette, left, owner of the Lazy R Ranch, and LaRae Wiley, executive director of the Salish School of Spokane, have come together to bring students to the ranch to harvest plants and medicines. Beth says she’s “trying to be a less sh*tty white person.” Credit: Ashley Ahearn This rancher...

March is , and to celebrate, CPN is highlighting just some of the many women who are positively impacting our Tribe and the broader community. Today, we're highlighting the CHC's very own Dr. Kelli Mosteller, who plays an integral role in connecting Tribal members to Potawatomi history.

Dr. Kelli Mosteller has served as the Director for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center since 2010. She recently led her team in a multi-year renovation of the CHC’s exhibit. She also administers all activities involving the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act for CPN and is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.

The Heritage Center has won numerous awards both locally and nationally under her direction, including being recognized as a Top Ten Native Cultural Center in the U.S. by the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums in 2020. She earned her Ph.D. in History with a focus on Native American history and Indigenous Studies, from the University of Texas at Austin.

A descendant of the Ogee and Weld families, Dr. Mosteller is honored to serve her tribal community. She is most passionate about connecting with Citizen Potawatomi tribal members and providing them more opportunities to learn about their families. Following so many years of federal policy toward Native Americans focused on assimilation and erasure of our culture, Dr. Mosteller believes that it is vitally important for Tribal members to be engaged in the learning, sharing and preservation of our history and culture.

Commemorative events such as Women’s History Month are important to Dr. Mosteller as a reminder to make sure that we are doing everything we can to preserve and promote the history and accomplishments of women in our communities. “Elevating the stories of, researching the experiences of, and promoting equality for women must always be a priority if one really wants to understand the world we live in,” she says. WHM is an opportunity to do more in-depth programming and bring everyone’s attention to these histories annually.

Denmark says sorry to children of failed experiment

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60646898

Denmark says sorry to children of failed experiment Six surviving Inuit Greenlanders taken from their families in 1951 speak about their ordeal.

Storytelling and Book Signing with Violet Duncan

An event coming up at Morgenstern Books

Storytelling and Book Signing with Violet Duncan A reading with Native American storyteller and author, Violet Duncan

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to volunteer and help out with the powwow!

2-hour shifts are available from 8am-11pm

Click on this link to find the volunteer application.
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https://firstnations.indiana.edu/powwow/index.html

Portraits of People Whose Traditional Māori Tattoos Disappear in Wet Plate Photos

Portraits of People Whose Traditional Māori Tattoos Disappear in Wet Plate Photos “When photographs of tā moko were originally taken in the 1850s, the tattoos barely showed up at all. The wet-plate photographic method used by European settlers served to erase this cultural marker.”

Educator for Saginaw Chippewa tribe to be first lady's guest at State of the Union

Educator for Saginaw Chippewa tribe to be first lady's guest at State of the Union Melissa Isaac, who now works with the Michigan Department of Education, helped create a mental health program for tribal students.

5 named Outstanding Junior Faculty

Congratulations to Dr. Liza Black!

5 named Outstanding Junior Faculty The award identifies promising tenure-track faculty who have not yet been awarded tenure and provides resources to further develop their research programs...

The 1973 Wounded Knee Incident

On this day, Feb 27, 1973, the occupation of Wounded Knee began.

The 1973 Wounded Knee Incident Snapshot | Nixon brutally repressed a native rebellion in 1973, the events highlighted how the state viewed the Indigenous of the Americas. https://videoseng...

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The U.S. looks to replace a derogatory name used hundreds of times on federal lands

The U.S. looks to replace a derogatory name used hundreds of times on federal lands The Department of the Interior wants the public to comment on name replacements for the more than 660 geographic features that contain a racial slur referring to Native Americans.

Holiday Inn Bloomington Hotel by IHG

Holiday Inn Bloomington Hotel by IHG Official site of Holiday Inn Bloomington. Read guest reviews and book your stay with our Best Price Guarantee. Kids stay and eat free at Holiday Inn.

Powwow

Powwow First Nations annual powwow at Indiana University Bloomington.

IU partners with Native American tribe to expand COVID-19 study

https://news.iu.edu/stories/2022/02/iub/releases/17-covid-19-immunity-study-native-american-research-partnership.html

IU partners with Native American tribe to expand COVID-19 study Researchers are working with the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians to study how the virus is affecting a Native American population.

Looking forward to the 10th Annual Powwow! See you all on Dunn Meadown on Saturday, April 9th.

Indigenous journalist awarded $100K prize

Congratulations to Julian!!

Indigenous journalist awarded $100K prize The Heising-Simons Foundation awards the prize ‘for excellence in long-form, narrative, or deep reporting about underrepresented and/or misrepresented groups in the United States’

'Role model': USA forward Abby Roque's Winter Olympics experience groundbreaking for Indigenous player — USA TODAY

'Role model': USA forward Abby Roque's Winter Olympics experience groundbreaking for Indigenous player — USA TODAY Abby Roque will be the first Indigenous player to suit up for the U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics. She is happy to set an example for other kids.

Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers

https://news.library.ualberta.ca/blog/2022/01/27/citing-indigenous-elders-and-knowledge-keepers/

Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers For decades, Indigenous scholars have called for better ways of acknowledging Indigenous voices in academia. Here are some suggestions.

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The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma recently contributed $2 Million to the Myaamia Center Endowment. This gift will ensure the continued growth of the work of the Center and expanded educational initiatives for all Myaamia people.

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