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At the University of New Mexico’s College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS), momentum is building. Across urban and rural communities, on tribal lands and in border towns, more students are choosing to teach - and more seasoned educators are rising...

Sarah Hernandez (Sicangu Lakota), associate professor of Native American Literature and director of the Institute for American Indian Research at The University of New Mexico, has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Indigenous...

Each November, The University of New Mexico celebrates National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to...

Born in Albuquerque, but raised in Missouri, Matthew Concho planned to finish high school, get a certificate in welding, and immediately join the workforce. Working at his father’s landscaping business showed him he likes using his hands and he doesn’t...

The University of New Mexico hosts an entire month of opportunities to learn, gain experience, create, and advocate to commemorate American Indian Heritage Month. The UNM Department of Anthropology has compiled a complete page of resources on its...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to honor and celebrate the many Indigenous cultures and communities around the country, even here at The University of New Mexico. On Monday, Oct. 14, there will be several events to celebrate the holiday on campus from...

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Regional Studies, UNM Native American Studies Department and the Institute for American Indian Education will host a Native Curriculum Partnership (NCP) Film Workshop on Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....

UNM’s College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) is celebrating an extra special graduating class this May.  The Educational Leadership Program 2024 spring cohort is one of the largest educational leadership groups in the country, with 25...

The Department of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with a website page full of resources about history, racism, culture, and many other topics. The...

The Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color (PNMGC) is honoring UNM Psychology Professor Steven Verney for his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in New Mexico and the Albuquerque community.   Verney, an Alaska Native (Tsimshian) was...