Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors  the United States and it's relationship with Native American peoples, and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October. Since 2019, the University of Kanas has celebrated the week before and the week of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

The KU Powwow has been hosted at the University of Kansas for over 30 years for the entire community: local and regional. Today, we celebrate one of KU's premiere events with designated powwow grounds at The Lied Center of Kansas. The KU Powwow brings visibility and community by celebrating Native American cultures through dance, song, and honoring traditions.

Engage in free educational activities for kids and adults that aims to educate the community about the uniqueness of Native American people in the United States.

IAI supports a rotating series of Indigenous art labs that provide artists an opportunity to hone creative skills, expand professional networks and gain leadership experience through collaborative, mentor-based programming at the University of Kansas.

A tradition carried on from the late, Patti Wakolee, the NFSC gatherings, is a collective of Haskell and KU faculty and staff to enjoy a meal together and laugh in community.