Events
Public Oral PhD Defense: Megan Red Shirt-Shaw
Wiyuskinyan Unpi Tipi (Where They Live Contently) - Native Student Belonging at the University of South Dakota
Advisor: Dr. Tania Mitchell
Abstract:
This doctoral dissertation addresses the following research question: How does participation in Wiyuskinyan Unpi Tipi Living Learning Community shape Native students’ sense of belonging at the University of South Dakota (USD)?
Location: Burton 205 or Online via Zoom
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The University of Minnesota campuses were built on the traditional homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe, and scores of other Indigenous peoples who have walked on these lands from time immemorial. It is important to acknowledge the peoples on whose land we live, learn, and work as we seek to improve and strengthen our relations with our tribal nations. We also acknowledge that words are not enough. We must ensure that our institution provides support, resources, and programs that increase access to all aspects of higher education for our American Indian students, staff, faculty, and community members.