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Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives

Cultivating a community of care for the University of Kansas to develop healthy, vibrant, and ethical relationships with tribal citizens on campus and across Indian Country, along with our relatives in international Indigenous communities and Nations.

About Us

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Office Legacy

Established in 2024, the OSPII is an evolution of the Office of Native American Initiatives (NAI), first started in Academic Success and built on the historical work of Indigenous students, staff, and faculty who have walked Jayhawk Blvd. The OSPII works closely with our campus partners, the Haskell/KU Exchange Program, Haskell Indian Nations University, sovereign partners, and those who advance Indigenous initiatives.

Haskell students at KU sitting outside laughing

Haskell/KU Exchange Program

The partnership between Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas represents a wonderful opportunity for students from both universities to take classes at either campus while remaining full-time students at their home university

Discover the Program

Initiatives & Community Partners

Representative Sharice Davids being recognized at KU's Indigenous Peoples' Day

Events

Celebrating and uplifting Indigenous communities through numerous events at KU and in the local community.
Events
Native Faculty Staff members in a group smiling

Finding Community

Connect with the Indigenous community on KU's campus and beyond.
Community
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Partnerships

Explore campus and community partnerships that uplift our Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous communities.
Partnerships
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Campus Programs

Engage in opportunities at KU from academic programs, cross-campus partnerships, summer programs and community initiatives.
Programs