KU IndigenousStudies

Tribal Nations have sought equitable voter registration services for their communities. Research shows the relationship between voting and improved community health. Registration services at IHS facilities is one way Tribes are securing voter services: vote.narf.org/wp-content/upl…

Post affirmative action, the already abysmal numbers of Native students at some elite colleges have plummeted even further. At Harvard, Native enrollment fell by half. At Princeton it fell from less than 1% to 0.1% of admitted students from the class of 2027 to the class of 2028.

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Welcome Back Red Hot Research next Friday (September 20)!

We are seeking individuals passionate about empowering all Native people through higher education. If you are ready for a commitment to creating an impact in Native communities, join our team. Apply today: ttps://bit.ly/NFSCareers #NativeForward #Hiring

Apply to be a 2025 Brave Heart Fellow! ⛰️🌊🌲 Passionate about addressing the inequities facing Indigenous Peoples in the fight for #ClimateJustice? Want to hone your skills as a protector of our #environment? You're in the right place! Link in our bio to learn more & apply! 🔗

⏳ Don’t miss out! We're hiring an Office Manager to oversee operations and administration at the Association. If you're mission-driven, organized, and strategic, apply by August 19, 2024! This full-time virtual position offers great benefits. #JobOpening #OfficeManager #Deadline

📢Looking for a small, student-focused grad program? There's still time to apply to our master's degree for the fall! Learn what makes a great application + meet our team Monday, July 15, 1-3 p.m. CT. Email indigenous[at]ku[dot]edu for the Zoom info.

Just your friendly reminder that "Merciless Indian Savages" was included in the Declaration of Independence, the reason for the U.S.'s July 4 holiday: cnay.org/merciless-indi…

Are you an undergrad student pursuing a business, accounting, or finance degree? Apply for the Funding the Future of Finance in Indian Country/Johnson Scholarship Foundation! For more info, visit tinyurl.com/yckfkvmc #nativeforward #highereducation #scholarships

Shocking truth: Native women earn 51 cents for every $1 made by an American man. This #WomensHistoryMonth, The Sentinel podcast sheds light on the harsh realities Native women face in the workforce— throughout history into the present. 🎧Listen now at blog.ncai.org.

Joins us for a special screening & discussion of @ImaginingIndian on Wednesday, 3.20 @6pm in The Forum, Marvin Hall @UnivOfKansas

📢Love details & people? Come work with us! We're hiring a 1/2-time administrative associate. Will also work with the fine folks @KUMuseumStudies . App review starts March 18: employment.ku.edu/staff/27334BR

Submit your 2024/25 Cobell Scholarship Undergraduate and Graduate Applications this month! Applications are due March 31, 11:59 pm MDT. Go to cobellscholar.org to apply and access FAQ's! #CobellScholars #Scholarships #Indigenous #Scholarshipopportunity

Congrats to ISP alum, Luke Swimmer, & his Buffalotown Clothing Co. for being featured on @MyPBSNC! Beautiful piece on Luke's hard work & desire to stay connected to his Cherokee culture: youtu.be/AcMW2OJh7HI?si…

Watch this segment from the @PBS program "Native America" that features @UnivOfKansas researcher @Scholar_Melinda, assistant professor of @KUGeog_Atmo and @KUIndigenous. Adams' discussion about Traditional Ecological Knowledge begins at 4:14. youtube.com/watch?v=dXJ4Ld…

Dr. Alex Red Corn receives 2023 O’Brien Award for Human Rights Education This is Dr. Red Corn's second human rights award from the National Education Association for his work with Indigenous education. He also received the Wilma Mankiller Memorial Award. osagenews.org/dr-alex-red-co…