The North Wind

Sociology and Anthropology Department establishes annual lecture series

Ryley Wilcox • October 18, 2023

The Sociology and Anthropology Department is hosting a lecture Thursday, Oct. 19, as part of a larger annual lecture series that will return in future fall semesters. The lecture will be at 7 p.m. in Jamrich...

Exceeding expectations: Joseph Calderon’s return to higher education

Andie Balenger • April 12, 2023

A successful return to higher education after a gap year is a difficult feat to accomplish. For some, the long lectures, late-night study sessions and prospect of failing an exam can seem unbearable to...

Editorial — A better way to celebrate Thanksgiving

North Wind Editorial Board • November 16, 2022

As we near Thanksgiving break, many of us are longing to return to our hometowns and reunite with family and friends for the holiday. The longstanding tradition in American society is to clasp hands with...

NMU alumni to talk about Indigenous climate justice

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • February 17, 2022

The Northern Climate Network’s Climate@Noon series continues with a presentation from Environmental Justice Organizer with We The People Michigan Biidaaban Reinhardt titled "Indigenizing Environmental Justice" on Feb. 18.

Opinion—Say no to Line 5

Katarina Rothhorn, Features Editor • October 22, 2021

I decided to stand with them and join in the chants of “can’t drink oil, keep it in the soil.” As someone who believes in protecting human and environmental rights, the existence of Line 5 contradicts many of my core values.

Virtual Food Sovereignty Symposium looks at decolonizing food systems

Olivia Apa, Features Writer • September 27, 2021

The Food Sovereignty Symposium is an event held to educate people on the process of decolonizing food systems and reestablishing an intimate relationship with plants, animals and one another. Martin...

Native American critical issues conference to focus on Indigenous issues

Olivia Apa • March 1, 2021

The 51st annual Native American Critical Issues Conference discusses issues relevant to everyone but through indigenous voices. The Michigan Indian Education Council started the conference to bring an...

Native American Student Association helps student navigate higher ed

Justin Van't Hof • January 28, 2021

BY THE FIRE - During the stargazing and storytelling event that the Native American Student Association held last semester, Joseph Calderson listened to the group share Anishinaabe star knowledge. The group continues to plan COVID-19 safe events for this upcoming semester.

Two worthy proposals on ASNMU ballot this year

North Wind Staff • March 28, 2019

ASNMU elections draw near. This year, besides the candidates running for office, there will be a few proposals for students to vote on. One of these is a proposition to make election day a university...

Food Taster to bring Indigenous eats to NMU

Mason Wallace • November 9, 2017

Envision how your life would be different if you had to survive solely on the food found in the Upper Great Lakes Region. Things you may be making for yourself would include roast turkey, bison and...