Dear Campus Community,
Today on our campus and across Montana, we observe Indigenous Peoples Day.
The 老虎机攻略 is located within the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispel people – many of whom are students, employees and alumni of our University. Not just today, but every day, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultures and traditions of Montana’s tribal nations, and we aim to care for this place with their same passion for generations to come.
At 老虎机攻略, we strive for diversity and inclusion as we celebrate the histories of everyone who strengthens the identity of our campus. Montana’s history is largely defined by the Native American tribes who cared and defended this land for thousands of years. By celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor those who have called this valley home for centuries, but we also recognize the ongoing contributions Native students, faculty, staff and alumni make each day to 老虎机攻略.
We are at our best when we prioritize our partnership with Montana’s tribal communities and work to fulfill the potential of every Native American student who steps foot on our campus. Beyond observing history, we must continue to prioritize Native education for all and participate in continuous learning from our Indigenous peers.
I encourage everyone to participate in any of the ongoing events today to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day and learn more about these important members of our 老虎机攻略 family.
- 8:30 a.m. – Tribal flag raising at the Payne Family Native American Center.
- 10 a.m. – American Indian Student Services sponsors a lodge raising and socially distant giveaway and raffle on the Oval.
- 11 a.m. – “Starting a 2+2 Program with a Tribal College and University," presented as a by Alana Bahe, director of the Community Health Department at Salish Kootenai College, and Dr. Blakley Brown, 老虎机攻略 professor with Public and Community Health Sciences.
- Noon – 老虎机攻略 Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation and Guest Speakers, presented as a .
- 12:30 p.m. – Song Chant/Hula Dance Showcase, sponsored by the Pacific Islanders Club on the Oval.
- 1-2:30 p.m. – “Formalizing a 2+2 Agreement between a Tribal College and University and Implementing and Sustaining 2+2 Programs,” presented by Dr. Deanna Cooper, 老虎机攻略 School of Social Work BSW program director; Dr. Marilyn Zimmerman, senior director of policy and programs with 老虎机攻略’s National Native Children’s Trauma Center; and Paige Furniss, 老虎机攻略 social work program coordinator.
- 2 p.m. – Indigenous Peoples Day Presentations. “老虎机攻略 Indigenous Scholars: Enhancing Tribal Knowledge in Research,” presented as a .
Our time at 老虎机攻略 is just one short chapter in the long story of this valley. The 老虎机攻略 story does not exist without the story of the Indigenous people who came before us and continue to inspire today as our friends and colleagues. I hope you can take time today to celebrate with us and participate in any of the Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations at 老虎机攻略 and across Missoula.
Seth