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Center for Native American Studies

WAAWIYEYAA is coming to NMU's Forest Roberts Theatre on Wed. March 11 and offers a FREE performance from 7-9pm! The Anishinaabe rock-fusion band will share original music inspired by balance and harmony in creation and the name "Waawiyeyaa" which means "the circle" in Anishinaabemowin.

Attend for a chance to win door prizes!

Waawiyeyaa's members include current and former Center for Native American Studies faculty!

Local musician and CNAS Director Tyler Dettloff will perform an opening set 🎶

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) invites you to N8V Dance Fitness with Michelle Reed (Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe). These dance fitness workshops are open to all and welcome participants of all experience levels.

Dates: Select Wednesdays

• February 4, 11, 18, and 25

• March 18 and 25

• April 1, 8, 15, and 22

Time: 1:00–1:50 p.m.

Location: PEIF Dance Studio

Participants should bring clean gym shoes, a water bottle, and a towel. Participants are eligible for prizes.

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) invites you to the Fire Site Storytelling Series. This series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling, oral traditions, and community discussion, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director, faculty, and staff.

Dates: Select Thursdays

• February 12, 19, and 26

• March 12 and 19

• April 2, 9, 16, and 23

Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. 

Location:
Whitman Woods - Center for Native American Studies Fire Site Pavilion (located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building, along Norway Ave.)

If weather temperatures are too cold for safety, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location.

Stay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu

Center for Native American Studies

HUMOR, HORROR, and HORN

Join us for a free film showing of SEEDS on October 22, 2025 at 7pm in Jamrich Hall 1100. 
With special guest, director, and star Kaniehtiio Horn
 

Presented by the Center for Native American Studies 
Need more info? cnas@nmu.edu

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation, "Constellations of Coresistance" on Thur., April 10 at 7:00 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Lesley Larkin, Professor of English, as she discusses Chap. 12 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and the community. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81706898345

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation, "Land as Pedagogy" on Thur., April 3 at 4:30 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Jacquie Medina, Professor-School of Health and Human Performance and Andie Balenger, NMU graduate student as they discuss Chap. 9 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and community members. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85751865889

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be visiting the NMU campus on Monday, March 17 for the UNITED conference. Learn more here. 

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Internationalism" on Thur., March 27 at 4:30 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Petra Hendrickson, Assistant Professor-Political Science as they discuss Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link is below for Global Campus students and community. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84005481178

Learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be at NMU on Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here. 

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Art as Resurgence" on Mon., Mar 24 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Join Dr. April Lindala, Professor-Native American Studies and Tracy Wascom, Professor-School of Art and Design as they discuss Chap. 11 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of author, Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the School of Art and Design (Room 161) and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and community members. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89442669904

Learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be visiting the NMU campus on Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here.

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Anti-Capitalism" on Thur., March 13 at 6:00 pm ET. 

Join us using the Zoom Link --> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82619950102

Join Erika Greeley, Assistant Director of Admissions and NMU Graduate student, as she discusses Chap. 5 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author, Leanne Simpson (image here) will be on campus Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here. 

Center for Native American Studies

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Body Sovereignty" on Thur., February 7 at 6:00 pm ET. 

>The ZOOM LINK is now available. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86036096973

Join the Honorable Caroline LaPorte, Academic Department Head for Native American Studies and Andie Balenger, Graduate student, as they discuss Chap. 7 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader Program. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here.