Indigenous peoples

SACNAS provides opportunities for (old) new ideas in science

A new community for Chicano/Hispanic and Native American STEM students officially arrives on campus

Four women stand at a University of Nevada, Reno booth at a conference.

11/27/2023

Anthropology Research Museum receives NEH Preservation Assistance Grant

With the grant, the Museum is improving its curation practices and striving to make its space more welcoming for Indigenous peoples

The Anthropology Research Museum where collections are curated, stored, and displayed.

11/29/2023

Impact & Student Success

Faces of the Pack: Xochitl Salinas

Native American alumna uses her master’s degree in social work to help her community and guide people through the healing process

Xochitl Salinas standing in front of a railing in her cap and gown.

11/21/2023

Arts & Culture

Faces of the Pack: Carson Allen

Native business owner and full-time graduate student works to promote his brand and uplift Native voices in academia

Carson Allen stands against a wooden background smiling at the camera

11/15/2023

Impact & Student Success

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 15: Director of Indigenous Relations Daphne Emm - Hooper

The Office of Indigenous Relations supports Indigenous communities on campus and around the state

President Brian Sandoval sits next to Daphne Emm - Hooper in the podcasting room at the Reynold's School of Journalism.

11/15/2023

Preserving and revitalizing the Great Basin indigenous language of Numu

Arts & Culture

‘Ribbon Skirts/Shirts’ event to be held Nov. 16 during Native American Heritage Month

University of Nevada, Reno honors Native American and Alaskan Native culture during November

A group of people stand around a table with fabric and ribbon on it. One person to the right digs through various fabric choices and a person to the left lays ribbon on top of fabric to decide on colors.

11/8/2023

Research & Innovation

Faces of the Pack: Travis Numan

Ph.D. student Travis Numan talks about his research on water rights, growing up on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation and the Native American Fee Waiver

Travis Numan smiling standing in front of large boulders

11/6/2023

Arts & Culture

Stewart Indian School exhibit to open at the Lilley Museum of Art

Exhibit tells the story of the school and is part of the University’s event schedule for Native American Heritage Month

A mural with a depiction of a deer skull with large antlers on a yellow and orange background and a few blue/grey tribal designs overtop.

11/3/2023

Snapshots of language loss and revitalization: Paiute classes at the University and Stewart Indian School

International Mother Language Day provides opportunity to understand why mother language must survive. Assistant Professor Ignacio Montoya goes into how indigenous languages are disappearring and why it's important to save them.

Read more about language revitalization

Research & Innovation

Learning and leading through Nevada INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science

Helping Native American students succeed in science and health occupations through mentorship and guidance

Andrew Tobey posing in front of Pyramid Lake.

10/31/2023

Impact & Student Success

First Native LEAD program brings Indigenous students from around the state to campus, encouraging pursuit of higher education

Students from seven Native American Tribal communities stayed on campus for a week, meeting professors and learning about Wolf Pack resources

A group of fifteen students poses inside a building, holding up the Wolf Pack hand sign.

9/1/2023

Impact & Student Success

University of Nevada, Reno to hold Native Students LEAD program Aug. 7-11

Indigenous high school students are invited to explore college life and connect with cultural support systems on campus

Morrill Hall in the distance with trees to the left and right and green grass in the foreground.

8/2/2023

Education & Public Service

Annual Nevada Tribal Food Summit teaches food sovereignty

Event takes place at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe for the first time

Inside one of the hoop houses at Pyramid Lake.

5/16/2023

Impact & Student Success

The Multicultural Center set to host Affinity Graduate Celebrations

Spring 2023 graduates from several affinity groups will be honored during various ceremonies next month

A student is pictured wearing a mortar board cap that reads "Gracias mami y papi" on the top of the cap and "Nutrition B.S." on the bottom of the cap with a pineapple illustration beneath it

4/27/2023

Arts & Culture

The art of Ben Aleck honors career of indigenous Numu (Northern Paiute) artist and educator

Aleck, a former University of Nevada, Reno Upward Bound program participant, talks about his art, Nevada and the opening of his exhibition at the Nevada Museum of Art