Native American Heritage Month

10-Point Plan, Goal 8

Appropriately acknowledge the Indigenous people of the land of this region who are Quinnipiac’s namesake.

Progress and efforts reported in Fall 2023, since the 2022 report:

• The annual Indigeneity Teach-In was held November 3, co-sponsored by the Albert Schweitzer Institute (ASI) and the Indigenous Student Union (ISU).

• With the Office of Financial Aid, we are developing a strategy for an Indigenous student–focused scholarship.

• We continue to work on the Indigeneity Initiative:

  • Curating an annual exhibit at the Arnold Bernhard

  • Library for Native American Heritage Month and hosting events, guest speakers, film screenings and workshops throughout the year.

  • Adding an FAQ page about the Quinnipiac people to the ASI website.

  • Developing a welcoming statement and engagement workshop that will be used during Welcome Weekend with students new to the university for Fall 2023.

Progress and efforts reported in Spring 2022, since the 2021 report:

• The annual Indigeneity Teach-In was held November 9 and co-sponsored by the Albert Schweitzer Institute and the Indigenous Student Union.

• In partnership with the Office of Financial Aid, we are developing a strategy for an Indigenous student–focused scholarship.

• We continue to work on the Indigeneity Initiative. We are in the process of finalizing scholarships, a Quinnipiac naming history and research on the descendants of the Quinnipiac.

Progress since the 2021 report:

• The annual Indigeneity Teach-In was held Nov. 9 and co-sponsored by the Albert Schweitzer Institute and the Indigenous Student Union.

• In partnership with the Office of Financial Aid, we are developing a strategy for an Indigenous student–focused scholarship.

• We continue to work on the Indigeneity Initiative. We are in the process of finalizing scholarships, a Quinnipiac naming history and research on the descendants of the Quinnipiac.

Read the full 10-Point Plan