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Native American and Indigenous Studies

Events

Longhouse Culture and Community Nights: Spring 2024
Culture & Community Nights at the Longhouse

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 5:30-7:30 pm, Many Nations Longhouse

Come join us for food, fellowship, and fun as we gather in community and hold each other up! 

Native Engagement Time Poster, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, Many Nations Longhouse
Native Engagement Time

Every Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm, Many Nations Longhouse

Drop-in advising, career coaching, tutoring, supplies, and snacks! Contact Norma Trefren (ntrefren@uoregon.edu) for more information. 
 

My Powerful Hair Cover, Steph Littlebird MNCH Exhibit
Native Art in Action: A MNCH Exhibit with Steph Littlebird
Wednesday, November 8, 2023-June 2024, Museum of Natural and Cultural History

The museum welcomes Steph Littlebird as the 2023-2024 Oregon—Where Past is Present featured contemporary artist.

Through her work, Steph Littlebird (enrolled member of Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) engages issues related to present-day Indigenous identities, marginalized histories, and responsible land stewardship. Her vibrant graphic imagery combines traditional styles of her Indigenous ancestors with contemporary illustration aesthetics.

Poetry in the Park_Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day 2024
4th Annual Poetry in the Park, in Honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's Day
Wednesday, May 1, 5:00 pm, Heron Park, Springfield, OR (Aspend and D Streets)
 
Illioo Native Theater and the UO Native American and Indigenous Studies Academic Residential Community are pleased to present the 4th Annual Poetry in the Park Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day. 
 
We are looking for those that might want to volunteer to assist with the event or also serve as poetry readers. If you would like to volunteer or be involved, please contact Marta Clifford (mcliffo2@uoregon.edu) and Jennifer O’Neal (joneal@uoregon.edu) by Sunday, April 21 so that we can provide details and information. 
 
Additional event details will be shared closer to the event date via social media. Please also follow our posts about the event on the UO Native Studies and UO NAIS ARC social media pages for updates. Please share widely with your communities and contacts.
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Native Duck Nation (NDN) Community Gathering and Powwow Kickoff
Friday, May 10, 4-6 pm, Gerlinger Hall
 
Native Duck Nation, the UO Native Alumni Association, is hosting a community gathering on May 10th, from 4-6pm. This is an event for Native alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members to mingle, network, and get involved with Native Duck Nation before the Powwow begins. We invite you all and your networks to attend. There will be hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and lemonade. Registration is appreciate via the QR code on the poster attached. 
2024 Mothers Day Powwow Poster
56th Annual UO Mothers Day Powwow
Friday May 10 (7pm grand entry) and Saturday May 11 (1pm and 7pm grand entries), MacArthur Court: Dance
Sunday, May 12, Many Nations Longhouse: Salmon Bake
 
Hosted by the Native American Student Union and the Many Nations Longhouse. 
NAIS Graduation Poster: June 15, 2:30 pm, EMU Ballroom
2024 Native Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 2:30 pm. EMU Ballroom. 

Families, friends, and community members are welcome as we celebrate the Class of 2024 of Native American and Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students! 

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NILI Summer Institute and TRaiLS 2024
Sunday, June 23-Saturday, June 29, University of Oregon (Online sessions are also available)

Registration now open: https://ecommerce.uoregon.edu/order_form/nili-nili-summer-institute-2024

We are excited to announce our dates for NILI Summer Institute and TRaiLS 2024! Please mark your calendar and visit the 2024 Summer Institute webpage for details and additoinal information. 

Ways to attend:  

  • Summer Institute: In-person at the University of Oregon campus  
  • TRaiLs: Live, online options also available for those physically unable to attend

Summer Institute will include different tracks based on educator experience and skill level. TRaiLS will include daily mid-day presentations and conversations led by experts from Native communities.