October 28, 2021

New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots and establish Native American programming and curriculum at the institution. The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American perspectives” on campus, according to its charter, with a focus on fostering relationships between the University and tribal communities both on and off campus.
Western's Main Campus is on lan...