Native American Heritage Month at the University of Idaho

By Nicole Hindberg on November 29, 2018

On Tuesday night at the University of Idaho, Manulani Aluli Meyer presented the keynote address for Native American Heritage Month recognition and celebration at the University of Idaho. She presented a speech on “Indigenous Education and the purpose of Aloha.” Her address discussed expanding people’es knowledge about indigenous people and their contribution to our society. She went into detail about all the work she has done to do this throughout the night. Meyer is a worldwide scholar who promotes recognition of indigenous people. This was the first event of many at the University that will help celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

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Events this month are sponsored by the U of I Native-American Student Center, The Native American Student Association, The Office of Multicultural Affairs, and The Office of Tribal Relations. Some events to come this week include a discussion with the University of Idaho gender and sexuality alliance about the two-spirit discussion on improving visibility and providing support for LGBTQ people and their straight allies on Thursday night from 8-10 pm in the TLC. On Friday, Dylan Hedden-Nicely, a University of Idaho Law professor will discuss the role of federal law in Indian Country Friday from 2-3:50 pm in the TLC. He will use his background and knowledge on this topic to expand student and faculty’s knowledge about this problem that our country continues to face. They will discuss legal issues in the Indian community. There are many events that are happening across campus and in the community throughout the month.

The United States has recognized Native American Heritage month for almost 100 years. President George H.W. Bush declared the first Native American Heritage month in November 1990 to honor and recognize the contributions of the indigenous people of our country. Every year, we pay tribute to those indigenous people and their traditions, ideals, and customs. Their contribution to our society is very important and should continue to be recognized more and more. The University of Idaho has many resources for students of indigenous background such as academic and social support and various scholarships, funds and grants.

Although there is much controversy surrounding the treatment of indigenous people in our country that has been rightfully stirred up, celebrations like this are a good start to giving them the recognition and representation that they deserve.

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