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Crimson Since 1655

Our Mission is to bring together Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students and interested individuals from the Harvard community for the purpose of advancing the well-being of Indigenous peoples. HUNAP acknowledges that the land on which Harvard sits is the traditional territory of the Massachusett people, and is a place which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among nations.

We are so excited for this announcement!!!! Go Amy!!!
02/04/2026

We are so excited for this announcement!!!! Go Amy!!!

We’re excited to welcome Amy Besaw Medford (Brothertown) back to the Harvard Project as Senior Program Director! 🎉

Amy brings more than two decades of experience in Indigenous governance and development and previously served as Director of Honoring Nations. We’re thrilled to have her leadership, knowledge, and deep engagement with Indian Country guiding the work ahead.

Please join us in welcoming Amy back to the Harvard Project!

1 more sleep until powwow! See you tomorrow for 1PM Grand Entry at the McCurdy Outdoor Track! 🎉🎉
09/20/2025

1 more sleep until powwow! See you tomorrow for 1PM Grand Entry at the McCurdy Outdoor Track! 🎉🎉

✨ Join us for the 2025 Harvard Powwow ✨📅 Saturday, September 20th, 2025📍 McCurdy Track (145 N Harvard St, Boston, MA 021...
08/27/2025

✨ Join us for the 2025 Harvard Powwow ✨

📅 Saturday, September 20th, 2025
📍 McCurdy Track (145 N Harvard St, Boston, MA 02134)
⏰ Grand Entry at 1:00 PM | Event ends at 5:30 PM

This year’s theme, Matriarchs Leading the Way, honors the visionary leadership of the women who have guided the Harvard University Native American Program and inspired Indigenous communities everywhere.

We are proud to celebrate our HUNAP Honorees:

🌿 Kelli Mosteller (2022–2024)
🌿 Shelly Lowe (2009–2021)
🌿 Carmen Lopez (2003–2008)
🌿 Eileen Egan (1992–2000)

Come enjoy a day of drumming, singing, dancing, food, and vendors. 🎶🍴✨

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!



Photo credits:

Kelli Mosteller Headshot photographed by Erin Page.

Shelly Lowe Headshot photographed by Cheriss May, courtesy National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Eileen Egan Headshot photographed by Vito Alui.

Carmen Lopez Headshot photographed by Florence Low.

11/12/2024
Shout out to the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development at Harvard Kennedy School.The blanketing of Pr...
10/02/2024

Shout out to the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development at Harvard Kennedy School.

The blanketing of Professor Joe Kalt, co-founder and director of the Harvard Project, took place over the weekend at the 🥁 26th Annual Harvard University Powwow. Prof. Kalt was recognized for a ⭐️ lifetime of service to Indian Country and for translating his "nerdy Economics professor" research findings into stories of transformative Native nation building. Join us in wishing Professor, mentor, and friend Joe Kalt a well-deserved congratulations.

1 DAY UNTIL POWWOW! 🎉
09/27/2024

1 DAY UNTIL POWWOW! 🎉

2 DAYS UNTIL POWWOW! 👏
09/26/2024

2 DAYS UNTIL POWWOW! 👏

3 Days to Powwow!!!! What to bring to Powwow?
09/25/2024

3 Days to Powwow!!!! What to bring to Powwow?

This year, our powwow theme is “In Our Powwow Era” as we honor the generations of Native community members at Harvard th...
09/25/2024

This year, our powwow theme is “In Our Powwow Era” as we honor the generations of Native community members at Harvard that have worked to plan powwows since the 1970s. The Harvard University Native American Program began hosting the annual powwow in the mid 1990s in collaboration with students. Before that, powwows were organized by students and the community semi-annually.

Harvard Powwows have been held in many locations across campus such as the HKS courtyard, Radcliffe Lawn, the Divinity School, Lesley University, and more. Some previous themes include: A New Hope, Honoring Our Women, Brilliance and Resilience, and Embracing the Dreamers.

Over the summer, the HUNAP team researched and found wonderful photos from previous powwows. As you scroll through the pictures, can you figure out what our powwow shirt will look like? 👀👕

Thank you to Urban Native Era for working with us to design an incredible shirt. We are excited to debut it on Saturday, the 28th. See you there!

4 Days until the Harvard Powwow! Are you ready?
09/24/2024

4 Days until the Harvard Powwow! Are you ready?

Countdown to Powwow Begins!
09/24/2024

Countdown to Powwow Begins!

Natives at Harvard College, spent a wonderful weekend together at Harvard Forest.
09/23/2024

Natives at Harvard College, spent a wonderful weekend together at Harvard Forest.

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14 Story St
Cambridge, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(617) 495-4923

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