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MSU awarded USDA-NIFA grant to support Native American students in agriculture

MSU awarded USDA-NIFA grant to support Native American students in agriculture

Published on December 16, 2020

The $140K Growing Native American Student Pathways into Agriculture will expand opportunities and support systems for Indigenous students at MSU.

MSU student helps create inclusive space for her peers

MSU student helps create inclusive space for her peers

Published on November 19, 2020

Nevaeh Marshall was awarded a CANR ODEI scholarship for her work in sharing Native traditions and creating welcoming environments for others.

Michigan’s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Build a Connected System to Serve Tribal Communities

Michigan’s Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Build a Connected System to Serve Tribal Communities

Published on November 13, 2020

In 2018, NIFA awarded the two-year, $200,000 MILES grant to Bay Mills Community College and MSU Extension to help continue to build a foundation of connection, collaboration and learning between Michigan’s four land grant colleges and universities.

Taking steps to use the MSU Land Acknowledgement more broadly

Taking steps to use the MSU Land Acknowledgement more broadly

Published on September 23, 2020

Understanding the history of the land that MSU resides on is part of an ongoing journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion.

MSU, Tribal Nations, others partnering on hemp variety trials

MSU, Tribal Nations, others partnering on hemp variety trials

Published on September 16, 2020

Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers

Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers

Published on September 15, 2020

A collaboration between Michigan State University and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is preparing tribal members to join the fisheries and wildlife management field through a graduate program.

Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Antoinette Shirley

Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Antoinette Shirley

Published on March 1, 2020

Graduate Student Antoinette Shirley shares her experience working with wildlife and habitat in the Navajo Nation and her interests in Indigenous forestry.

MSU researchers part of team attempting to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan streams

MSU researchers part of team attempting to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan streams

Published on February 11, 2020

Through the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative, MSU researchers are teaming with nearly 50 partners to bring back the treasured fish species.

MSU awarded grant to study renewable energy adoption in Michigan

MSU awarded grant to study renewable energy adoption in Michigan

Published on November 18, 2019

The National Science Foundation awarded Michigan State University close to $1 million over the next five years to study renewable energy options and adoption in tribal and non-tribal communities.

Fourth Thursday in November marks National Day of Mourning, others celebrate Thanksgiving

Fourth Thursday in November marks National Day of Mourning, others celebrate Thanksgiving

Published on November 14, 2019

Nov. 28, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning and is an opportunity for non-native youth to explore Thanksgiving from the perspective of Native American and Indigenous people.

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Michigan Tribal Colleges

  • Bay Mills Community College
  • Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College

Resources

  • Tribal Governments (Michigan.gov)
  • National Congress of American Indians
  • U.S. Department of the Interior

MSU & NAI Resources

  • Guide to Land Acknowledgements
  • MSU Land Acknowledgement
  • MSU & the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw
  • Honoring the Whole Student Workbook
  • Reciprocal Research Guidebook

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