Category: Announcement
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Oklahoma’s Promise Applications Open Now
Applications for Oklahoma’s Promise are now open! Students who are in 8th-11th Grade can apply to receive a scholarship for college tuition. Acceptance is based on household income. Go to okpromise.org to apply!
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NABS Interactive Map for Indian Boarding Schools
The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition recently revealed the creation of an interactive digital map which shows updated locations for 523 Indian Boarding Schools in the United States, the largest known list to date. Explore the latest research using the interactive map: https://boardingschoolhealing.org/interactive-digital…/
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Kansas State Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023
Save the date! On Monday, October 9th, 2023 Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS) will host an Indigenous Peoples’ Day event. The theme for this year’s event is Writing, Singing, and Shaping the Future: Indigenous Film, Art, and Performance. The event will feature such honorable speakers as Kickapoo writer, singer, children’s book illustrator and comic book…
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Aristocrat Gaming Makes $500,000 donation to AISES
Aristocrat Gaming has announced that they will be making a $500,000 donation to the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) in support of their efforts to increase representation of Indigenous people in STEM fields. Among other things, the money will go toward supporting a new endeavor by AISES, the Resources for Indigenous STEM Education…
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Dr. Cornel Pewewardy Speaking at 2023 Webinar
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy, Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Oklahoma and Vice Chair of the Comanche Nation, is slated for a speaking engagement at the 2023 National Conference of Political Science Webinar, held on the UCO campus. Dr. Pewewardy’s speech is titled “The Only Good Settler is a Decolonized Settler,” and the…
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TFCU Back to Campus Cash Giveaway
Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) is giving away $5,000 to FIVE lucky students! Entrants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and be a currently enrolled college or career tech student in Oklahoma. It is completely FREE to enter! How to enter: Text TFCU5000 to 855-958-5501 Deadline: September…