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News & Events

Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments.

Recent News

MN Daily | Alumnus rapper Tall Paul on the Owámni Falling Water Festival

American Indian studies alum Paul Wenell, Jr. (BA '10) performed at the festival and reflects on building community.

Indigenous Peoples' Day 2026

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor our Indigenous students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners.

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From Page to Stage: Brenda J. Child’s “Bowwow Powwow” Adapted into a Musical

The show features an all-Native cast and creative team, including several CLA students and alums.

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“A Tool to Communicate Everything”: Dustin Morrow’s Journey with Ojibwemowin

Discover how PhD candidate Dustin Morrow uses linguistics, teaching, and pop culture to revitalize Ojibwemowin, inspiring learners and making Ojibwe fun and accessible.

2026-2027 American Indian & Indigenous Studies PhD Cohort

Join the Department of American Indian Studies in welcoming our second PhD cohort!

Upcoming Events

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Online

October 28, 2026

Cover me with your shawl, Llorona: Mexican folklore and beliefs about death

Explore how ancient Mexica and P’urhepecha death rituals and figures like La Llorona shape contemporary Latine mourning and Day of the Dead traditions.

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Online

October 29, 2026

It Consumes What It Forgets: Windigos In and Out of Pop Culture

Monster or cautionary spirit? Explore the Windigo in Anishinaabe lore and its distortion in mainstream pop culture.