The Office of Indigenous Relations builds strong community connections, provides funding and resources, and creates supportive and culturally inclusive environments for Indigenous students, faculty, and communities.
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The Great Basin Mural: Honoring Heritage Through Art
The mural provides a visual representation throughout the years of Native American communities in Â鶹ӳ», specifically in the Great Basin region and serves as a space for gathering, reflection, and celebration of Native American Peoples of the Great Basin.
Â鶹ӳ» is home to the Great Basin Tribes of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), Nuwu (Southern Paiute) and the Wašiw (Washoe). These communities are comprised of 28 separate reservations, bands, colonies, and community councils.
If you would like to work with a Tribe on a program or research, please coordinate through our office and we will guide you through the process.
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Congratulations to our graduates!
The 2024 Spring Indigenous Affinity Graduate Celebration was held on May 8 in the JCSU Ballroom. Special thanks to all of the families, community members, Â鶹ӳ» Indigenous Royalty, and to the University's faculty and staff who attended the event. The event was made possible by the Multicultural Center, the Native American Alumni Chapter and the Office of Indigenous Relations.
Spring Commencement ceremonies took place May 16–18, 2024.
Â鶹ӳ» tribes continue to seek repatriation of ancestral remains
The University's Director of Indigenous Relations, Daphne Emm Hooper, and NAGPRA Liaison Rochanne Downs were featured in an article from The Â鶹ӳ» Independent about the state's efforts to repatriate ancestral remains.
(Photo credit: David Calvert/The Â鶹ӳ» Independent)
Tribal Student Specialist Kari Emm’s journey of empowering Native students
The Great Basin Mural honors culture and community, creating a sense of belonging
October 14, 2024Native American and Indigenous students respond to the mural on campus
Great Basin Mural celebration on Sept. 19 part of the University’s sesquicentennial celebrations
September 13, 2024Artist Autumn Harry to discuss how her vision has come to life
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We acknowledge that the Â鶹ӳ» is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wašiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Nuwu (Southern Paiute) peoples. These lands continue to be a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their deep connections to these places. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on their territory.