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Video ItemVoices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire , video
Poetry, creative writing, and rich stories interlace at Voices from the Urban Indigenous Campfire, a specially-curated celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, featuring three Indigenous creatives.
Date: Oct 17, 2024 - -
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Medical students mentor Tribal youth aspiring to careers in medicine , articleThe outreach event with the Monacan Nation offered hands-on learning, mentorship, and guidance to tribal students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 - -
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Observing Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 , articleAcknowledging Virginia Tech’s historical relationship with local Native communities as well as fostering relationships with the Tutelo/Monacan Peoples and other Native nations in the present, will guide us toward a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 - -
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Ancestry inspires Monacan student's passion for learning, art, and advocacy , articleAlicia Aldaz, a member of the Monacan Nation, started her journey at Virginia Tech more than 20 years ago. Now, she is back to earn her degree and is helping other Indigenous students feel at home.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 - -
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Community embedded ecologist helps bridge gap between researchers and locals , articleHaldre Rogers has been researching the impact of the invasive brown tree snake on the limestone forests of Guam for 22 years. Through this, she has learned the value of working with local and Indigenous people.
Date: Oct 11, 2024 - -
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A message from Vice President Menah Pratt on Indigenous Peoples Day , articleToday we will observe Indigenous Peoples Day with a fuller understanding of the impact of the founding of Virginia Tech on Native peoples.
Date: Oct 09, 2023 - -
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Celebrating Indigenous food , articleFor the first time since its planting, Virginia Tech’s Indigenous Friendship Garden produced enough Tutelo-Monacan strawberry corn to be harvested and shared with the community.
Date: Nov 04, 2022 - -
Video ItemIndigenous Peoples Day 2021 celebration , video Date: Oct 14, 2021 -
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Cherokee actor, writer, and activist DeLanna Studi recounts her life-changing journey along the Trail of Tears , articleStudi leads audiences on an incredible adventure with her powerful one-woman show. In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Moss Arts Center presents four evening performances of “And So We Walked” on Monday, Oct. 11, through Thursday, Oct. 14.
Date: Sep 22, 2021 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day , video
Virginia Tech observed Indigenous Peoples Day October 14, raising awareness and honoring the rich history, culture, and traditions of Native Americans in our community. This is the first observation since the university approved a resolution in February to observe Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October each year.
Date: Oct 17, 2019 -