Native Americans

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Honoring Cultural Heritage with the Meskwaki Nation Northern Iowan 118:1, p.4	08/26/2021	The Meskwaki Nation and UNI co-hosted a public celebration of the new cooperative mission between the two entities. The celebration was held on August 24, 2021 and featured an art gallery exhibit and a performance by Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki Nation; photo.
2	UNI students partner with Meskwaki nonprofit Northern Iowan 117:48, p.4	04/08/2021	UNI students Nicole Iradukunda, Khya Burton, and Kaylee Johnson have partnered with the newly-created Fox Alliance Nonprofit through their entrepreneurial class to help the organization establish its presence and mission to be a resource for the Meskwaki tribe; photos.
3	Former professor publishes graphic novel Northern Iowan 117:46, p.2	04/01/2021	Gary Kelley, a UNI alum and a former art professor, published a graphic novel called "Moon of the Snow Blind: Spirit Lake," which follows the story of Dakota Sioux Natives and four female captives of the Spirit Lake Massacre; photo.
4	'Warrior Women' documentary screened Northern Iowan 116:39, p.5	02/27/2020	The documentary "Warrior Women" was screened in Lang Hall Auditorium on February 24 to kick off Women's History Month. The film covered decades and discussed issues faced by Native Americans across the country, with a focus on the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk, a leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The screening was followed by a question and answer session with director Elizabeth Castle and Thunder Hawk; photo.
5	UNI observes inaugural 'Arctic Day' Northern Iowan 116:32, p.1	02/03/2020	UNI's first "Arctic Day" was held on January 31 in conjunction with the launch of University of the Arctic (UArctic) and the ARCTICenter on campus. The center held a launch and information in Rod Library followed by scholar Tatiana Egorova's presentation "The Peoples of Frozen II: the Saami Culture in the Arctic" in the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC). Its goal is to provide research and education about the North. UArctic president Lars Kullerud spoke about the organization, and Mary Youngbear, registrar for the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum in Tama, Iowa, spoke about indigenous tribes in North America; photo.
6	CETL panel discusses indigenous student experience on UNI campus Northern Iowan 116:25, p.2	12/05/2019	The UNI Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) inaugurated a new series of panels titled "What Your Students Want You to Know." Each discussion features a different group of under-represented students who want to express their concerns and address faculty and staff on matters regarding inclusion at UNI. UNI students and alumni of Native American heritage participated in the first panel moderated by art department professor Angela Waseskuk, including Arianna Sprague, Trisha Etringer, Samantha Habinck, Tyra Wanatee, and Jennifer LeGrande; photos.
7	CETL launches student panel series Northern Iowan 116:23, p.4	11/18/2019	The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host a series of panel discussions called "What Your Students Want You To Know." The first event will be composed of Indigenous students and take place on November 21 in the Center for Multicultural Education; photo.
8	Commitment to social justice inspires gift; encourages tolerance; Dr. Melville Finkelstein and Dr. Judith M. Finkelstein Northern Iowa Today 95:3, p.24	05/01/2013	The Finkelstein's gift will support the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education; photo.
9	Real life Indiana Jones class offered at UNI this summer Northern Iowan 105:48, p.7	04/10/2009	Hartman Reserve Center to host archaeological field school for the second time. Last summer's class discovered a campsite about 1500 years old; photo.
10	American Indian Heritage Month Spotlight Northern Iowan 104:24, p.17	11/16/2007	Schedule of November activities for American Indian Heritage Month; photo.
11	American Indian Heritage Month Spotlight Northern Iowan 104:24, p.17	11/13/2007	Schedule and FAQ's for American Indian Heritage Month activities; photo.
12	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/13/2006	"Traditional Meskwaki Woodworking" will be presented by Luke Kapayou.
13	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/13/2006	A Meskwaki workshop will be held Tuesday, November 14.
14	UNI to host Native American Heritage Month workshops Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/08/2006	Three Meskwaki workshops will be presented November 13, 14, and 15 in the Maucker Union.
15	UNI Native American Heritage Month to feature Grammy Award Winner Bill Miller. Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/02/2006	Bill Miller will be speaking Thursday, November 9.
16	UNI Native American Heritage Month Film Series continues in November Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/31/2006	Three additional films will be shown during November as a part of Native American Heritage Month.
17	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/30/2006	Native American Heritage Month displays are in the Rod Library and the Center for Multicultural Education from November 1 to November 30.
18	UNI to co-sponsor Indian Child Welfare Act workshop in Tama Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/30/2006	Speakers will discuss the legal system and how it impacts the lives of Native American Indians, especially children.
19	Speaker stresses truth behind Native America myths Northern Iowan 102:24, p.9	11/18/2005	Elizabeth Cook-Lynn spoke about the beliefs of Native Americans and their appreciation for living things; photo.
20	UNI celebrates Native American Heritage Month Northern Iowan 102:20, p.1	11/04/2005	Events will take place during the month of November including videos and speakers; photo.
21	Untitled Northern Iowan 102:6, p.1	09/16/2005	Native American Student Union will perform a powwow for students and locals; photo.
22	Native American pow wow comes to UNI Northern Iowan 101:9, p.1	09/28/2004	Two members shown dancing while in traditional dress.
23	On campus Northern Iowan 101:8, p.2	09/24/2004	Native American Student Union to hold second annual pow wow in the West Gym.
24	Mascots make losers of teams Northern Iowan 99:49, p.5	04/11/2003	Criticizes the widespread use of Native American themes to name mascots.
25	Student voices Northern Iowan 99:49, p.9	04/11/2003	Students respond to the question: Tradition or political correctness--should sports mascots be changed because they are racially offensive?; photo.
26	Prominent poet passes through UNI Northern Iowan 99:25, p.1	11/26/2002	Ray Young Bear spoke on "Native American Literature and Traditional Tribal Values" on November 21; photo.
27	American Indian Dance Theatre combines cultural authenticity with music, dance, and drumming Northern Iowan 97:36, p.9	02/09/2001	American Indian Dance Theatre works to preserve the culture of American Indians; photo.
28	Be thankful for generosity of those before us Northern Iowan 97:25, p.7	11/21/2000	Encourages students to remember the ways Native Americans helped to shape our country.
29	Native American musicican and performance troupe to perform at the University of Northern Iowa, Sept.12 Public Relations News Release 2000:63, p.1	09/07/2000	As a part of Diversity Week, Robert Mirabel, a Native American musician will be performing in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
30	Multiculturalism in the 21st century Public Relations News Release 1999:315, p.1	03/27/2000	Winona Laduke will discuss the future of Native American culture in the 21st century.
31	Native American title invented by U. S. government Northern Iowan 96:27, p.8	12/07/1999	Student responds to Myrna Lebron's letter concerning Indians and the settlers.
32	'Modern politically correct view' Pilgrims, Indians may not be accurate Northern Iowan 96:26, p.10	12/03/1999	Describes the historical relationship between white settlers and American Indians.
33	Native American artists performing at UNI Northern Iowan 96:23, p.2	11/16/1999	Happy Frejo, an artist of the Pawnee and Seminole Nations, will perform and speak on campus Wednesday and Thursday.
34	Native American performance artist to showcase hip-hop, rap talents Northern Iowan 96:23, p.8	11/16/1999	Happy Frejo will perform a shawl dance and give two lectures on campus Wednesday and Thursday.
35	Native American performance artist to be on University of Northern Iowa campus Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 17-18 Public Relations News Release 1999:135, p.1	11/12/1999	Happy Frejo will perform and speak at UNI on Wednesday and Thursday, November 17-18.
36	Native American Awareness Month celebrated with exhibit, lectures and dance demonstration November 6, 7 & 10 at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:130, p.1	11/05/1998	Exhibits and lectures by Donovin Sprague, Ray Young Bear, and Ward Churchill will be presented as part of Native American Awareness Month on UNI's campus.
37	History comes alive through dialogue of medicine man Northern Iowan 94:43, p.11	03/10/1998	Larry Morse, Lakota Sioux medicine man, spoke at the UNI Museum last Wednesday; photo.
38	Author Ray Young Bear to give two presentations Wednesday, Nov. 5, at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:95, p.1	11/03/1997	Ray Young Bear will discuss the contributions of Native Americans on the state of Iowa November 5.
39	Investigating the long-term impact of Indian casinos Public Relations News Release 1997:38, p.1	09/18/1997	Eric Henderson discusses benefits and pitfalls of Indian gaming enterprises.
40	What's Up Northern Iowan 93:39, p.3	02/25/1997	Activities and meetings.
41	Historically speaking Public Relations News Release 1994:552, p.1	07/17/1995	Harold Wohl comments on the portrayal of Native Americans in the Disney film Pocahontas.
42	Author to give lecture tonight Northern Edition 3:5, p.8	02/15/1995	Ed McGaa will speak on American Indian spirituality; photo.
43	Native American speaker shares skills and experiences with students Northern Iowan 91:38, p.1	02/14/1995	Ed McGaa will demonstrate jewelry-making and will give lecture on spirituality; photo.
44	Native American festival benefits campus Northern Iowan 91:11, p.4	09/30/1994	Festival was learning experience.
45	Sinker defines elimination of Native American slang names in sports coverage Northern Iowan 91:11, p.9	09/30/1994	Report on panel discussion; photo.
46	Native American issues topic of round table today Northern Edition 2:21, p.3	09/28/1994	Schedule for American Indian program and discussion.
47	Offensive nicknames addressed at Native American discussion Northern Iowan 91:10, p.16	09/27/1994	Discussion will focus on media image of American Indians.
48	Panel to investigate Native American issues through round table discussion Northern Iowan 91:10, p.8	09/27/1994	Panel will discuss image of American Indians in media; other events planned for Indian Nations Festival.
49	Indian Nations Festival Northern Edition 2:20, p.10	09/21/1994	Schedule of events.
50	Profile: Donovin Sprague Campus News Network 5:2, p.3	09/19/1994	Profile of the Regents American Indian coordinator Donovin Sprague; photo.
51	UNI needs comprehensive plan to keep minorities in Iowa; NISG resolution poorly thought out Northern Iowan 91:6, p.7	09/13/1994	Critical of NISG resolution regarding special tuition plan for American Indians.
52	Donovin Sprague honored for work with Native Americans Northern Edition 2:14, p.8	04/27/1994	Rapids City honors Sprague for work in that community.
53	Speaker promotes "indigenous thinking" Northern Iowan 90:52, p.1	04/15/1994	Winona LaDuke speaks on the relationship between people and their native lands.
54	Students urged to attend speech by Native American environmentalist Northern Iowan 90:50, p.4	04/08/1994	Winona LaDuke will speak.
55	Winona LaDuke speaks at UNI on indigenous rights Northern Edition 2:11, p.4	04/06/1994	Speaker advocates protection of endangered cultures.
56	UNI, Iowa, and ISU share Native American recruitment; new position focuses efforts Northern Iowa Today 22:1, p.3	03/01/1994	Donovin Sprague attempts to bring Native Americans to Regents campuses; photo.
57	Sprague hired as Coordinator for American Indian students Public Relations News Release 2:3, p.10	02/02/1994	Donovin Sprague will coordinate activities relating to American Indians at Regents universities.
58	Time to respect environment, Native Americans Northern Iowan 90:13, p.6	10/12/1993	Relates experiences at recent conference.
59	UNI helps bring Girl Scouting to Mesquakie settlement Northern Iowa Today 21:1, p.6	03/01/1993	Grant will support first year effort.
60	Cooperative effort expected to help Native American girls Northern Iowan 89:39, p.5	02/16/1993	UNI will assist in program to bring Girl Scout organization to Mesquakie settlement.
61	Dancing for diversity . . . . Northern Iowan 89:6, p.1	09/18/1992	American Indian dance group on campus; photo.
62	Experiencing "a radically different" culture Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.1	09/01/1992	Professor Lawrence Kavich escorts twelve UNI students for teaching experience on Indian reservation in northern California.
63	Religious freedom creates concern Northern Iowan 88:30, p.3	01/21/1992	Believes that government may be discriminating against American Indians in the practice of their religion.
64	Columbus anniversary prompts charges of ethnocentrism, says University of Northern Iowa professor Public Relations News Release 1991:300, p.1	12/19/1991	Robert Gish says the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage provides a forum for raising awareness that Native American cultures were well-established in the "New World" prior to his arrival.
65	Gish preparing to leave UNI for new challenges in California Northern Iowan 88:26, p.8	12/06/1991	Biographical profile of Professor Gish, who will take job at Cal Poly; photo.
66	Native American student learns about personal history Northern Iowan 88:21, p.6	11/12/1991	Profile of Michael Choate; photo.
67	UNI math/science teacher programs receive funds Campus News Network 2:6, p.1	11/11/1991	Breakdown of $173,638 grant.
68	Are tomahawks chopping down respect for native Americans? Public Relations News Release 1991:176, p.1	11/04/1991	Robert Gish, a native American, states that many American Indians find the chopping motion of Atlanta Braves fans offensive.
69	Northern Iowa junior pursues history--as a major and a personal quest. Public Relations News Release 1991:178, p.1	10/31/1991	Michael Choate not only is studying history as a major in college, but is researching his own history. Choate, a Chippewa Indian, is spending time researching his tribal ancestry.
70	Art addresses social issues Northern Iowan 82:28, p.16	01/21/1986	Gallery of Art will feature work by American Indians and artist couples.
71	Junior captivated by mystique of hobby Northern Iowan 82:4, p.13	09/13/1985	Ed Ogland talks about his intense interest in American Indian culture; photo.
72	Gives different impression Northern Iowan 81:26, p.3	12/11/1984	Believes she has a clearer idea of what Russell Means said in a recent speech.
73	Indian women have image problem Northern Iowan 81:23, p.4	11/30/1984	Glenda Riley talks about her research on American Indian women; photo.
74	Means speaks of Indian struggles Northern Iowan 81:23, p.1	11/30/1984	Russell Means speaks about the struggles of American Indians to move forward and keep their past; photo.
75	Ignorance angers Means Northern Iowan 81:22, p.5	11/20/1984	Profile of Russell Means; photo.
76	Karlene Armajo UNI Century 12:2, p.3	03/01/1984	Receives American Indian Fellowship.
77	Graduate student receives American Indian Fellowship Alumnus 67:4, p.10	01/01/1984	Karlene Armajo honored.
78	Armajo earns award Northern Iowan 80:23, p.9	11/18/1983	Karlene Armajo wins American Indian Fellowship.
79	Power of Peyote Religion curses all Northern Iowan 78:23, p.8	11/24/1981	Tom Hill talks about the use of peyote in American Indian groups.
80	Hill to discuss Indians Northern Iowan 78:21, p.4	11/17/1981	Tom Hill will talk about alcohol and peyote use among Nebraska Winnebago people.
81	Field work reveals Winnebagos' cultural changes UNI Century 9:2, p.5	03/01/1981	Professor Tom Hill discusses his findings relating especially to drinking in Winnebego culture; photo.
82	Indian activist cites many corporate violations Northern Iowan 76:46, p.7	04/04/1980	Native American rights activist Madonna Thunderhawk spoke on problems plaguing her people. The talk was sponsored by IaPIRG.
83	Future of Black Hills featured today Northern Iowan 76:44, p.4	03/18/1980	IaPIRG will hold a speakout featuring Madonna Thunder Hawk, a veteran of Wounded Knee and founder of the Women of All Red Nations (WARN).
84	Vanishing race struggles to maintain heritage, identity Northern Iowan 75:27, p.8	12/12/1978	Gayla Twiss speaks on American Indians; photo.
85	Student experiences life on a reservation; did social work field placement in South Dakota Northern Iowan 75:25, p.6	12/05/1978	Angie Carolan talks about her experiences; photo.
86	American Indian cultural group Northern Iowan 75:3, p.9	09/08/1978	Looking for new members.
87	Gen. ed. class added Northern Iowan 74:60, p.4	06/30/1978	Professor Hill will offer course on North American Indians.
88	Indian author Welch to read his works Monday Northern Iowan 74:48, p.8	04/07/1978	James Welch will read.
89	Blanford: teaching Navajo Indians Northern Iowan 73:63, p.3	07/22/1977	Bill Blanford talks about his experiences.
90	Native American confab to feature Indian speakers Northern Iowan 73:54, p.8	04/29/1977	Outline of program.
91	Museum films Northern Iowan 72:22, p.7	11/14/1975	Will show films about Hopi and Sioux Indians.
92	AIM proposes better conditions for Indians; Indian Week observed Northern Iowan 69:45, p.8	04/11/1973	Excerpts from comments by Harvey Major; photo.
93	American Indian week at UNI Northern Iowan 69:43, p.3	03/23/1973	Activities include special meal and speaker.
94	Culver moves to help Rosebud Indians Northern Iowan 67:58, p.1	07/02/1971
95	Whatever happened to Indian Joe? UNI Quarterly 2:4, p.8	07/01/1971	An account of a visit by Mohawk Indians to the campus; photo.
96	Untitled Northern Iowan 67:48, p.1	04/27/1971	"White Roots of Peace" presented by American Indians from the Akwesasne Reservation will be on campus; photo.
97	EMCEC sponsors "White Roots of Peace" Northern Iowan 67:47, p.8	04/23/1971	Iroquois group will visit campus and talk with students.
98	North American Indian FoodItems to be on UNI Union Menu Public Relations News Release 1971:562, p.1	04/22/1971	The food items are in honor of a visit by the White Roots of Peace, a North American Indian group.
99	North American Indian Group to be on UNI Campus April 26 Public Relations News Release 1971:553, p.1	04/19/1971	A dozen members of a North American Indian group will be on campus to interpret the growing Indian movement.
100	Culver condemns Indian policy Northern Iowan 67:43, p.7	04/09/1971	Visits Rosebud Reservation.