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U of M Offering Free, Reduced Tuition to Native American Students on All Campuses

First-year or tribal college transfer undergrads from families making under $75,000 will be eligible to have 100% of their tuition waived.

November 1, 2021

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The University of Minnesota will be offering free or reduced tuition for Native American students at all five campuses, including UMD. In the Native American Promise Tuition Program, first-year or tribal college transfer undergrads from families making under $75,000 will be eligible to have 100% of their tuition waived. Students from higher-earning families (up to $125,000 annually) will…

Chief Buffalo Mural Project Kicks Off with Feast, Blessing

Murals start Thursday, will be worked on until the end of next summer.

August 21, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Gitchi’Ode Akiing park was packed for a feast and a blessing before works start Thursday on a series of murals honoring Anishinaabe leader, Chief Buffalo. The murals will pay homage to how Chief Buffalo paved the way for indigenous people to settle in this part of Minnesota. “This is really significant to show both the contemporary side…

Duluth Celebrates and Honors Native Culture

Native American Heritage Day Celebrated at the Depot

November 24, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Drums boomed in the Depot as Burntside Lake played for the crowd, at Native American Heritage Day. Attendees could make arts and crafts and browse three native art galleries. St. Louis County Historical Society officials say, it’s a great way to educate the community about an important part of Northland culture. “Helping to gain appreciation and understanding, I…

Burial Ground Restoration Concerns Unaddressed

MnDot Meets with Frustrated Fond Du Lac Residents and Native Americans at Chambers Grove Park

August 16, 2018

Arman Rahman,

Duluth, Minn.- There is growing anger from the Native American Community and people who live in the Fond Du Lac neighborhood. They say they’ve got more questions than answers involving the ongoing restoration of a sacred Native American Burial Site, that was accidentally unearthed more than a year ago by MnDOT workers. On Thursday dozens of disgruntled Fond Du Lac…

Native American Health, Resiliency, Highlighted in New Exhibition

"Zoongide'ewin" Opens Thursday at Karpeles Museum

April 23, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week an exhibition is debuting at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum focused on Native American resiliency, health and perspectives in the Great Lakes region. A reception featuring the work is being held on Thursday, April 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. “Zoongide’ewin: An exhibition on Native American Health & Resilience in the Great Lakes Region,” is…

Improving Health in Native American and Rural Communities

Officials say the next step is determining what resources match the community's needs.

March 22, 2018

Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.- The School of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Duluth is discussing populations with health disparities. Experts on campus are addressing how native american and rural communities could receive better medical attention. Officials say it’s a combined community and medical effort. “We engage in a process of which we get to know each other,” Memory Keepers Medical executive…

Annual Film Festival Features Regionally Influenced Productions

8th Annual Duluth Superior Film Festival

May 30, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – This week may be a good one to head to the theater as the Duluth Superior Film Festival gets underway. In its eighth year, the festival is running from May 31 – June 4. Films will be shown at several locations including Clyde Iron Works Event Center and Mezzanine, Zinema 2, Teatro Zuccone, The Rex Bar, Sacred Heart Music…

Native American History on Display in Superior

New Exhibit Opens at Douglas County Historical Society

February 21, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

SUPERIOR, Wis. – A new exhibit is opening up at the Douglas County Historical Society highlighting Native American culture in our area. The planning for this exhibit began when a Dugout Canoe was discovered in storage in 2015. The canoe was actually donated in 1939 and was found to be authentic Dakota. On Saturday, February 25th at 11 a.m. the…

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U of M Offering Free, Reduced Tuition to Native American Students on All Campuses

First-year or tribal college transfer undergrads from families making under $75,000 will be eligible to have 100% of their tuition waived.

Chief Buffalo Mural Project Kicks Off with Feast, Blessing

Murals start Thursday, will be worked on until the end of next summer.

Duluth Celebrates and Honors Native Culture

Native American Heritage Day Celebrated at the Depot

Burial Ground Restoration Concerns Unaddressed

MnDot Meets with Frustrated Fond Du Lac Residents and Native Americans at Chambers Grove Park

Native American Health, Resiliency, Highlighted in New Exhibition

"Zoongide'ewin" Opens Thursday at Karpeles Museum

Improving Health in Native American and Rural Communities

Officials say the next step is determining what resources match the community's needs.

Annual Film Festival Features Regionally Influenced Productions

8th Annual Duluth Superior Film Festival

Native American History on Display in Superior

New Exhibit Opens at Douglas County Historical Society

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First-year or tribal college transfer undergrads from families making under $75,000 will be eligible to have 100% of their tuition waived.

Murals start Thursday, will be worked on until the end of next summer.

Native American Heritage Day Celebrated at the Depot

MnDot Meets with Frustrated Fond Du Lac Residents and Native Americans at Chambers Grove Park

"Zoongide'ewin" Opens Thursday at Karpeles Museum

Officials say the next step is determining what resources match the community's needs.

8th Annual Duluth Superior Film Festival

New Exhibit Opens at Douglas County Historical Society

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