A pow-wow demonstration with singers, drummers, and dancers from Oneida Nation was part of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s 8th annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Oct. 9.
Held on Main Hall Green, the event featured talks from area tribal leaders as well as Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ President Laurie A. Carter. Speakers included Jon Greendeer, president of Ho-Chunk Nation; Gena Kakkak, chairwoman of Menominee Nation; and Dennis Kenote, Menominee elder.
I.D.E.A.S. Division (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Support Services)Â helps students explore the Lawrentian Community's diverse cultural heritage.
It was sponsored by Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s I.D.E.A.S. Division, the Diversity and Intercultural Center (D&IC), Office of Student Engagement for Activities and Leadership (SEAL), Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Native Alliance (LUNA), Appleton Area School District Diversity and Inclusion Department, and Oneida Nation Tourism.
Ed Berthiaume
Ed Berthiaume is director of public information at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ.