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Marty Reinhardt giving his faculty commencement speech during NMU's 2016 graduation ceremony. This was the first year NMU offered a Native American Studies major.

Professor Martin Reinhardt reflects on journey through education, upcoming retirement

Katarina Rothhorn March 11, 2024

Professor Martin Reinhardt stormed out of his Texas high school when he was 15 years old and never went back. He could not see a reason to continue his education in an oppressive and conservative environment,...

Photo courtesy of Amber Morseau

RED DRESS—The CNAS will participate in The REDress Project as part of the MMIW week. The REDress Project focuses on the  issue of missing and the murder of indigenous women.

CNAS readies for MMIW week with red dress installation and other events

Ayanna Allen March 22, 2021
The Center for Native American Studies plans to introduce Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women week to the NMU community March 22 through the 26.
Picture of Joseph Calderon sitting on the beach listening to stories.

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.
Photo by Lindsey Eaton: Members of the NMU Native American Student Association and community gather to show support of Native culture during Indigenous People’s Day on campus Oct. 9. Professor Martin Reinhardt holds the eagle staff.

On Tap: Science and American Indian Education

Jamie Glenn November 9, 2017

Ideas of science and American Indian education will merge together to educate and perhaps calibrate people’s perspectives on the issues. Marquette’s bar scene will play host to another “Science...

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