The Office of Indigenous Relations builds strong community connections, provides funding and resources, and creates supportive and culturally inclusive environments for Indigenous students, faculty, and communities.
Our communities
Nevada is home to the Great Basin Tribes of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), Nuwu (Southern Paiute) and the Wašiw (Washoe). These communities are comprised of 28 separate reservations, bands, colonies, and community councils.
If you would like to work with a Tribe on a program or research, please coordinate through our office and we will guide you through the process.
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Arts
Native American mural art project
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and Office of Indigenous Relations are proud to share the completion of the Native American Great Basin Mural located on the main campus of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ as part of the University’s sesquicentennial celebration. The mural is a space for gathering, reflection, and celebration of Native American Peoples of the Great Basin.
Congratulations to our graduates!
The 2024 Spring Indigenous Affinity Graduate Celebration was held on May 8 in the JCSU Ballroom. Special thanks to all of the families, community members, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Indigenous Royalty, and to the University's faculty and staff who attended the event. The event was made possible by the Multicultural Center, the Native American Alumni Chapter and the Office of Indigenous Relations.
Spring Commencement ceremonies took place May 16–18, 2024.
Nevada tribes continue to seek repatriation of ancestral remains
The University's Director of Indigenous Relations, Daphne Emm Hooper, and NAGPRA Liaison Rochanne Downs were featured in an article from The Nevada Independent about the state's efforts to repatriate ancestral remains.
(Photo credit: David Calvert/The Nevada Independent)
Great Basin Mural celebration on Sept. 19 part of the University’s sesquicentennial celebrations
September 13, 2024Artist Autumn Harry to discuss how her vision has come to life
University enrolls first cohort from its Tribal College Prep Camp
August 26, 2024Four students from the camp join the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources
Indigenous students from across the state live and learn at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ during Native LEAD program
August 12, 2024The program is a week-long immersive experience for Indigenous high school students who want to attend college
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We acknowledge that the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wašiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Nuwu (Southern Paiute) peoples. These lands continue to be a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their deep connections to these places. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on their territory.