American Indian Studies – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:50:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 EWU to Debut Updated Land Acknowledgment at Commencement https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-to-debut-updated-land-acknowledgment-at-commencement/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:30:13 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=114087 Cola Boyer delivering the land acknowledgement at a recent event.Native American students, faculty and staff collaborated to revise this important statement.]]> EWU Rally Honors the Missing and Murdered https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-rally-honors-the-missing-and-murdered/ Tue, 13 May 2025 01:10:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=113247 Photo of line of people marching to honor the National Day of Awareness for MMIW/P.This year, Evanlene Melting Tallow led a team of 15 NASC members and work-study students in organizing the event.]]> EWU’s Margo Hill-Ferguson Honored for Her Advocacy and Leadership https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewus-margo-hill-ferguson-is-honored-for-her-work/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:15:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110203 Photo of Margo Hill-Ferguson.Her contributions on behalf of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People and other important causes is making an impact.]]> Remembering Elizabeth Cook-Lynn https://www.ewu.edu/news/remembering-elizabeth-cook-lynn/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:48:56 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109518 As a professor, writer, and champion of Native American studies, she made a lasting impact at Eastern and across the nation.]]> EWU’s Annual Powwow Brings Traditions to Life https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewus-annual-powwow-brings-traditions-to-life/ Tue, 28 May 2024 17:41:00 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=104709 The campus community is welcome to enjoy the beauty of this powerful traditional gathering, to be held on June 1.]]> Margo Hill Receives the Trustees’ Medal Award https://www.ewu.edu/news/margo-hill-receives-the-trustees-medal-award/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=98694 Hill, an associate professor of urban and regional planning, was recognized for doing outstanding work that makes a difference for students and tribal communities. ]]> EWU Professor Margo Hill Is a Voice for the Missing and Murdered https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-professor-margo-hill-is-a-voice-for-the-missing-and-murdered/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:04:46 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=98012 Hill, an expert in urban planning and federal Indian law, is collaborating on an EWU event to honor the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Persons on May 5.]]> Spirit of the Eagle Powwow Draws Hundreds https://www.ewu.edu/news/spirit-of-the-eagle-powwow-draws-hundreds/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:46:12 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=102081 Kids at PowwowA group of hard-working student organizers brought a spirited gathering, once halted by the pandemic, back to its full, in-person glory. The powwow engaged people of all ages, who enjoyed the return of this spiritual celebration.   “Everyone enjoyed it, especially the little ones,” said Laughing Eyes (Daniel Mansulla), a 22-year-old exercise science major from...]]>