UMD community members reflect on Native, Indigenous Heritage Month
This year's theme is "Back to Our Roots," which highlights the strength of community building in Native and Indigenous spaces.
To honor Piscataway land, UMD must provide free tuition for Native students
It's time for this university to put some substance behind the land acknowledgement.
UMD Powwow celebrates Native American culture
This year’s UMD Powwow took place at the Stamp Student Union on March 11.
The Maryland legislature ought to change the name of Columbus Day
There shouldn’t be a disparity in the figures our state representatives decide and those that we choose to celebrate.
UMD SGA President Ayelette Halbfinger outlines priorities for this fall semester
Initiatives include advocating for mental health, creating a Native American memorial scholarship and working more collaboratively with university administration.
UMD’s efforts to recognize Indigenous people fall short
The university cannot promote diversity to its non-Indigenous community on campus without actively supporting the Piscataway tribe of the past, present and future.
Native Americans at UMD hope new campus initiatives will increase sense of community
Native American students make up less than one percent of the student population.
Native American academics talk integrating indigenous history into curricula in panel
Panelists spoke about how they have worked to integrate Native history and culture into their respective universities.
The American Indian Student Union wants UMD to acknowledge it is built on tribal land
UMD is one of several Big Ten universities to be built on native land.
Here’s a few of the Native American artists you should be thankful for this November
These artists make important contributions to Washington D.C.’s diverse arts scene.