Humans of the U: Lee Begay
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Growing up on the reservation, I never saw Native doctors at my appointments…That’s really motivated me to become a pediatric physician’s assistant because I want to inspire our youth.
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6 powerful reads for Native American Heritage Month
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Enjoy this curated book list developed by Tashina Barber, the program manager at the Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement and librarian Allyson Mower.
Read MoreReconnecting to Indigenous roots through art
Meet Sarena Boyd, one of 50 artists selling their work at the Indigenous Art Market & Festival on Oct. 11 tp 12 at the Natural History Museum of Utah.
Read MoreCelebrating culture, community and resilience during Native American Heritage Month
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The national awareness month honors the rich histories, culture and heritage of these tribes who deeply enrich the quality and character of America.
Read MoreGenetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato
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Genetic analysis shows that ancient Indigenous people transported, cultivated and may have domesticated the native tuber outside of its natural distribution, reflecting the enduring ecological legacy of Indigenous people in the Southwest.
Read MoreIndigenous hope for the climate
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The Office of Sustainability partnered with the Indigenous Women’s Collective to discuss Indigenous epistemologies and beliefs, offering hope to all participants amidst the ongoing climate crisis.
Read MoreBuilding community through sharing Native cultural heritage
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The powwow pays homage to native traditions.
Read MoreRemoteness didn’t protect Amazonian Tsimané from COVID-19
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Direct medical intervention is necessary to reduce infection in the small-scale, remote Indigenous communities of the Tsimané in the Bolivian Amazon during global pandemics.
Read MoreElevating Indigenous Youth: Annual Pow Wow returns to the U
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This year’s theme, “Elevating Indigenous Youth,” is designed to speak to the impact of colonialism on Native communities, especially the residential boarding school era.
Read MoreMany Wests: Artists shape an American idea
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Celebrate this remarkable exhibition with a preview party on February 4, 2023.
Read MoreU to expand Pacific Islands Studies with momentous $1M Mellon Grant
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The award will support growth and outreach in the U’s Pacific Islands Studies program.
Read MoreK-12 teachers explore the vibrance of Native American perspectives and people
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In workshop, U education professors address how to teach Native perspectives and issues in classrooms.
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