University of Kansas Native Faculty Staff Council

05/20/2026

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our long time council member, Brandy Ernzen who walked the hill on Sunday after earning her MA in Organizational Communication! Way to go, Brandy Ernzen!

05/18/2026

It has been a pleasure to see so many students from our KU departments and our tribal nations walk the hill yesterday! Congratulations to all! Wishing each of you the best as you go on to the next phase of your lives representing your people well. Thank you for leaving such a lasting legacy at KU!

CONGRATULATIONS to all the KU graduates today! YOU DID IT! 🙌🏽🎉💙❤️

03/26/2026

We are so proud to call these individuals partners and collaborators in Native education and student advocacy. Congratulations to all!

03/13/2026

Congratulations to our colleague Dr. Daniel Wildcat on this wonderful recognition!

Daniel R. Wildcat (Ph.D. ’06) is a Yuchi member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma and a leading voice in Indigenous culture and environmental issues. A longtime educator at Haskell Indian Nations University, he has spent over four decades advancing Native knowledge systems through teaching, research and public engagement.

Wildcat is the 2026 Spotlight award winner, recognized by the UMKC Alumni Association for his accomplishments, leadership and public service.

Learn more about Wildcat and his achievements: https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2026/march/honoring-an-advocate-for-indigenous-communities-and-environmental-justice-with-alumni-spotlight-award.html

02/11/2026

Celebrating Black History and our AfroIndigenous relatives every day!

The history of Indigenous and Black solidarity is a testament to the foundation of this nation.

FNSA is proud to be able to celebrate our Black relatives history and herstory!🤎

Please be on the lookout for more about Black and Indigenous icons we want to celebrate.

02/06/2026

It's always great to see the work of others recognized at the KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures festival. We all know someone doing good work for our communities. Submit a nomination!

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01/29/2026

So happy for Haskell and Dr. Red Corn and for what the future holds for the Office of Soveign Parternships and KU Indigenous Studies! Our council is excited and ready to support our colleagues in their new roles! Congratulations to all!

KU has named new acting leaders in the Office of Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives and the Indigenous Studies Program to account for the temporary reassignment of KU leader Alex Red Corn.

01/21/2026

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What Is the Sovereign Futures Series? The Sovereign Futures Series is a recurring convening hosted by the Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Kansas. The series brings together Indigenous leaders, educators, researchers, students, and community partners to....

12/19/2025

Our favorite time of year is just around the corner! SAVE THE DATE and join us at the KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival on April 11m 2026!

SAVE THE DATE!
Planning for the 2026 KU Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival is underway. Stay tuned for more updates to come in the new year! We are excited to see you April 11, 2026 at the Lied Center of Kansas - Performing Arts Center and The University of Kansas Powwow Grounds!
*The second Saturday of every April is when our powwow and festival is held.