Native American heritage news

Native American Heritage

Celebrating and recognizing American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous People

University of Nevada, Reno Native American royalty and community members participating in powwow dancing, singing and drumming.

Native American elder dancing at the University of Nevada, Reno PowWow

Impact & Student Success

Collegiate Academy class incorporates immersive history lesson through a field trip to the Stewart Indian School

The dual-credit University of Nevada, Reno class encourages students to grapple with the history in their backyard

A teacher leads a field trip outside
2/29/2024
Arts & Culture

Anthropology Research Museum receives NEH Preservation Assistance Grant

With the grant, the Museum is improving its curation practices and striving to make its space more welcoming for Indigenous peoples

The Anthropology Research Museum where collections are curated, stored, and displayed.
11/29/2023
Impact & Student Success

SACNAS provides opportunities for (old) new ideas in science

A new community for Chicano/Hispanic and Native American STEM students officially arrives on campus

Four women stand at a University of Nevada, Reno booth at a conference.
11/27/2023
Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Xochitl Salinas

Native American alumna uses her master’s degree in social work to help her community and guide people through the healing process

Xochitl Salinas standing in front of a railing in her cap and gown.
11/21/2023
Arts & Culture

Faces of the Pack: Carson Allen

Native business owner and full-time graduate student works to promote his brand and uplift Native voices in academia

Carson Allen stands against a wooden background smiling at the camera
11/15/2023

NSights blogs

Pesa Natumusuano'o Year (A Good Growing Year)

Truthsgiving 2022

Economic Necessity Trumps Morality: Reflecting on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

An unstoppable fire for the love of truth

Preserving and revitalizing the Great Basin indigenous language of Numu

Native American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage events

Apr 30

Tribal Students Program: Career Fair at Joe Crowley Student Union

Apr 26

Grad Cap Beading at University of Nevada, Reno Ross Hall

Apr 25

The Counter/Self Art Exhibit at the Lilley Art Museum at Lilley Museum of Art

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Ignacio Montoya

Snapshots of language loss and revitalization: Paiute classes at the University and Stewart Indian School

International Mother Language Day provides opportunity to understand why mother language must survive. Assistant Professor Ignacio Montoya goes into how indigenous languages are disappearing and why it's important to save them.

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Impact & Student Success

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 15: Director of Indigenous Relations Daphne Emm - Hooper

The Office of Indigenous Relations supports Indigenous communities on campus and around the state

President Brian Sandoval sits next to Daphne Emm - Hooper in the podcasting room at the Reynold's School of Journalism.
11/15/2023
Arts & Culture

‘Ribbon Skirts/Shirts’ event to be held Nov. 16 during Native American Heritage Month

University of Nevada, Reno honors Native American and Alaskan Native culture during November

A group of people stand around a table with fabric and ribbon on it. One person to the right digs through various fabric choices and a person to the left lays ribbon on top of fabric to decide on colors.
11/8/2023
Research & Innovation

Faces of the Pack: Travis Numan

Ph.D. student Travis Numan talks about his research on water rights, growing up on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation and the Native American Fee Waiver

Travis Numan smiling standing in front of large boulders
11/6/2023
Arts & Culture

Stewart Indian School exhibit to open at the Lilley Museum of Art

Exhibit tells the story of the school and is part of the University’s event schedule for Native American Heritage Month

A mural with a depiction of a deer skull with large antlers on a yellow and orange background and a few blue/grey tribal designs overtop.
11/3/2023
Research & Innovation

Learning and leading through Nevada INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science

Helping Native American students succeed in science and health occupations through mentorship and guidance

Andrew Tobey posing in front of Pyramid Lake.
10/31/2023

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Today, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the resilience of Indigenous peoples and recognize their invaluable contributions to the world.

Morrill Hall sits on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno quad, a large lawn area surrounded by trees and a walking path.
10/9/2023

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the University of Nevada, Reno 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.

Office of Indigenous Relations

The Office of Indigenous Relations aims to build strong community connections, provide funding and resources, and create supportive and culturally inclusive environments for Indigenous students, faculty and communities.