Native American Youth Program

Rich Sgarlotti and students

Rich Sgarlotti, from the Hannahville Indian School, and students with the Native American Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program, play "Monopoloy on the Rez".  Over 20 middle school students participated in this two-week program.  More photos



Three strands of one braid.


DIA trip


Amanda Shellnut & Yolanda Hazen

Lucius & Student

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News and Information

pow wow dancer

Pow wow season is upon us!  For a list of local and regional pow wows, check out the pow wow calendar.  To have your pow wow added to the calendar, send information to cnas@nmu.edu.

United Conference dancer

Did you know that you can find information on upcoming local, regional and national conferences and events in Indian Country on our Web site?  You can also find materials available in our resource room, links of interest, news relating to Indian Country and scholarships and internships available to Native American students.

CNAS tote bag

The Center for Native American Studies now has tote bags available for purchase.  The bags are 15" x 19", made of durable polyester, and are forest green and black with white lettering. They are priced at $12 which includes tax and are a great alternative to plastic shopping bags.
U.P. Indian Education Conference

D.J. VanasThe 12th annual U.P. Indian Education Conference is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 29 on the campus of NMU.  D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas will serve as keynote.  His achievements include Captain in the U.S. Air Force and consultant to Fortune 500 companies.  Complete information and registration


The Gift is in the Journey

The Gift is in the Journey
"Minowaan’mewizing bmi’iyaangmaampiiakiing"

This saying is pivotal to the focus of NMU’s Center for Native American Studies. We are all on a journey; your time at Northern Michigan University is a journey, one which you shape and mold.  Pictured above: Whitman Woods Fire Site


Anishinaabe News

Anishinaabe News is NMU's Native American student run newspaper.  It is published twice a semester and once in the summer.  Writers, photographers and proofreaders welcome.  Be a part of Anishinaabe News!  Call the Center for Native American Studies at 227-1397 or e-mail nasa@nmu.edu.


A Changing Moon

Grain Moon
Look for the July moon, Miin Giizis, or the Berry Moon.  Learn all about the moons of Anishinaabeg and you’ll look at the night sky differently.