NAISI Assistant Director Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason has been named The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's National History Teacher of the Year! Wunneanatsu makes history as the first Indigenous educator to win this prestigious award. This Gilder Lehrman program recognizes excellence in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. Every year, thousands of teachers receive nominations from students, parents, colleagues, and community members.

Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, an investment banker and director of the film “Mankiller,” and legal scholar Honor Keeler ’05, visiting assistant professor of the practice in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, discussed the legacy of Wilma Mankiller, the film’s subject, at a Thursday panel at Pembroke Hall.

Almost one year after being announced at the April 2022 faculty meeting, the Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies concentration is now available for students.

Tommy Orange, author of “There There,” spoke about the challenges faced by Indigenous communities regarding identity and representation at an event hosted by the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative and Department of Literary Arts on Monday, Feb. 27.