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Keynote disputes Native narratives

Danya Gil November 10, 2018

The keynote speaker of Weber State University’s 13th annual Native Symposium, Matika Wilbur, challenged Native American stereotypes through narrative photography Nov. 8 in the Wildcat Theater. Wilbur...

Every Tribe is Sacred

Every Tribe is Sacred

Danya Gil November 3, 2018

Weber State’s Diversity and Inclusive Programs is hosting the 13th Annual Native Symposium throughout November, which has been designated as National Native American Heritage Month. Andrea Hernández,...

Each outfit worn by participants displays not only their personalities, but their heritage. (Joshua Wineholt / The Signpost)

Students celebrate indigenous culture through a pow wow

Alyson Johnson April 4, 2018

Through music and dancing combined with drums, colorful ribbons and outfits, the "Indigenous Voices Pow Wow" brought an atmosphere of cultural celebration to Weber State this March 31. This year was the...

Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet sharing personal stories of civility and incivility at Native Symposium keynote. Photo credit: Kimberlee Brosius

Native Symposium Keynote highlights civility

Kimberlee Brosius November 18, 2017

Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet came to Weber State to give a keynote address sharing personal stories about civility for the 12th Annual Native Symposium. Manuelito-Kerkliet is the first Native American...

Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet sharing personal stories of civility and incivility at Native Symposium keynote. Photo credit: Kimberlee Brosius

Native Symposium Keynote highlights civility

Kimberlee Brosius November 17, 2017

Dr. Cassandra Manuelito-Kerkvliet came to Weber State to give a keynote address sharing personal stories about civility for the 12th Annual Native Symposium. Manuelito-Kerkliet is the first Native American...

Native American flags displayed during a protest (found on wikicommons)

Native Symposium lays the foundation for insight and advocacy

Jennifer Guzman November 11, 2017

Taking advantage of the opportunity to teach others of Native culture, the Native Symposium laid down the foundation with various workshops and ceremonies throughout the month of November, also known as...

To forgive is not to forget

To forgive is not to forget

Rosa Arambula November 14, 2016

  Reconciliation is never easy, which is why it doesn't happen very often. Reconciliation is not a single event encapsulated in a moment in time. It is a process that begins with a conversation...

Feathers align Native American attire during a Powwow at Weber State University in 2012. Weber State University holds their last event for the 11th Annual Native Symposium on Nov. 10. (The Signpost Archives)

WSU honors resilient Native American people

Gwyneth Allred November 11, 2016

WSU's Center for Diversity and Unity is holding its 11th Annual Native Symposium, which focuses on Native American culture and heritage in the past and present. November is National Native American...

Feathers align Native American attire during a Powwow at Weber State University in 2012. Weber State University holds their last event for the 11th Annual Native Symposium on Nov. 10. (The Signpost Archives)

WSU honra a los resistentes nativos americanos

Rosa Arambula November 9, 2016

Center for Diversity and Unity de WSU celebra su onceavo simposio anual de nativos, el cual se centra en la cultura y el patrimonio de los nativos americanos en el pasado y el presente.Noviembre es National...

Police from six states have been marshalled by the state of North Dakota to attempt to shut down protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline by tribal members from across the country and their supporters. (Morton County Sheriff’s Office/TNS)

Indian schools to Standing Rock: Symposium documents persecution

Leah Higginbotham November 6, 2016

On Nov. 3, the Diversity Center hosted its regular Taboo Talk in the Shepherd Union Building as part of the Native Symposium taking place through Nov. 10.The question of the panel was, "Does persecution...

Ghosts from across the globe

Jennifer Perry October 29, 2015

Between the years 2002 and 2005, American cinema was introduced to a new type of horror movie villain—a vengeful female ghost with pale skin, her face veiled in long, tangled black hair, contorting...

Powwow brings diversity to Weber State

April 19, 2015

Pounding drums and booming voices filled the Shepherd Union ballrooms last Friday evening. The source was none other than a powwow put on by the First Nations Society at Weber State University. The...

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