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Within the Wesleyan Community
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the people- past, present, and future- of the Wangunk Tribe on whose traditional lands we study, live and work.
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Native American Heritage Month
- November is National American Indian Heritage Month
- National Native American Heritage Month
- Native American Heritage Month Resources
Native American Scientists Spotlight
Native American Scientists and Engineers
Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by learning more about some of the many Native American scientists and engineers who have made important contributions to science history.
8 Native American Scientists And Their Important Contributions
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize these Indigenous innovators who led inspiring lives, from the NASA astronaut to the accomplished archaeologist.
Native American Engineers: Between Worlds
Joshua John: “Native Americans are taught not to talk about yourself, not to brag, to let your work speak for you. It was ingrained in me.”
Read at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NASA engineers, scientists and more shine bright this Native American Heritage Month
This November is Native American Heritage Month, and NASA is taking the opportunity to highlight its indigenous scientists, engineers and more.
Medicine Woman Gladys Tantaquidgeon and Mohegan Cultural Renewal
An Ivy league-educated anthropologist, Mohegan Medicine Woman Gladys Tantaquidgeon not only dedicated her life to perpetuating the beliefs and customs of her tribe for the generations who would follow, she also championed the protection of indigenous knowledge across the United States.