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Thu, 10/23/2025

Haskell/KU Joint Committee launches to strengthen collaboration, support for faculty and staff

Aligned with the longstanding Haskell Indian Nations University/University of Kansas memorandum of understanding, a joint committee will meet each semester to identify opportunities for partnership, streamline existing collaborative efforts, and foster a supportive environment that promotes shared goals and success.
Mon, 10/06/2025

KU awarded $1.5M teacher professional development grant from US Office of Indian Education

The University of Kansas Indigenous Studies Program, Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives and School of Education & Human Sciences have partnered with Haskell Indian Nations University and Native Nations across Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma to build collaborative teacher training programs for Indian Country. Their new Southern Plains American Indian Teaching Pathways Project was awarded $1.5 million from the Office of Indian Education in the U.S. Department of Education.
Fri, 03/28/2025

LandBack Leadership Summit will bring tribal leaders and scholars to university

Tribal leaders and scholars will collaborate on campus at the LandBack Leadership Summit to discuss leadership skills and strategies related to land reclamation and land stewardship initiatives.
Tue, 01/21/2025

KU powwow festival committee announces nominations open for Dr. Melissa Peterson Native Advocacy Award

The KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival planning committee has announced the establishment of the Dr. Melissa Peterson Native Advocacy Award. Nominations are due Feb. 4.
Wed, 10/23/2024

KU establishes new Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives

The University of Kansas has established a new office to better serve Native and Indigenous students, faculty and staff and help KU engage with Native and Indigenous communities in the region.

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Lori Hasselman

The Office of Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives

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