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SUMMARY:End of Semester Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of the semester with us at our End of Semester Gathering on May 6 from 12:00–4:00 PM. Join us for an afternoon of connection\, fun\, and good food as we come together in community. We’ll be serving homemade Hawaiian food cooked over the fire by Aaron Kia Napunako Boyd at the EQI Fire Circle (weather permitting). Enjoy yard games outdoors and games in the AISC lounge—a relaxed\, welcoming way to unwind\, celebrate your hard work\, and close out the semester together.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/end-of-semester-gathering-2/
LOCATION:EQI Fire Circle\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Breann Clark":MAILTO:clark449@uwm.edu
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SUMMARY:Fire Circle Soup
DESCRIPTION:Fire Circle Soup gatherings bring our community together around the EQI Fire Circle to prepare and share soup made with locally sourced or locally grown Indigenous foods. These gatherings create space for warmth\, conversation\, connection to land\, and the sharing of food traditions. Everyone is welcome — come for the soup\, stay for the fire.\n\nUpcoming Fire Circle Soups\nMonday\, May 4\n12:00–3:00 PM – Coffee & Corn Mush\nWe’ll have soup at the EQI Fire Circle throughout the afternoon\, starting around noon.\nCome early for Coffee & Corn Mush that morning\, then stay with us at the fire all day! \nHosted by the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education and the American Indian Student Center.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/fire-circle-soup-3/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Corn Mush
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Coffee & Corn Mush gathering\, held every first Monday in the AISC Lounge from 10 AM until it’s gone. Come enjoy a cozy start to your week with good food\, good company\, and community care. \n\nApril Gathering – Featuring Special Jams & Jellies!\nFor our April Coffee & Corn Mush\, we’ll also have a delicious spread of jellies and jams bartered from Ukwakhwa. Come taste a variety of flavors and learn a little about the relationships and exchanges that make gatherings like this possible. \nMay Gathering – Stay for the Fire Circle Soup!\nAfter the May Coffee & Corn Mush\, we’ll keep the fire going into the afternoon. Join us later in the day at the EQI Fire Circle for fire‑cooked soup and community time.\nCome for breakfast\, stay for the fire — we’ll be there all day! \nThis series is co-hosted by the Electa Quinney Institute and the American Indian Student Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by\, enjoy a bowl\, and spend time together.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/coffee-corn-mush-2/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260218T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203918Z
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260130T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182116Z
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SUMMARY:AISC & EQI's Honor For All
DESCRIPTION:Please join us the morning of April 25th as we honor Indigenous UWM students at various stages of their educational journey. We’ll be joined by alumni keynote speaker Tomas Hill. \nEnjoy breakfast\, take part in multiple raffles\, and help us recognize outstanding student achievements as well as an exceptional community member through our awards. \nFor over 30 years\, the American Indian Student Center\, Electa Quinney Institute\, and the American Indian Studies have recognized an individual from within the Milwaukee Native community with the Wallace Pyawasit Leadership Award. \nPlease let us know by Monday\, April 20\, 2026 if you will be joining us at Honor for All by registering below.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/aisc-eqis-honor-for-all/
LOCATION:OHOW Center\, 3409 N. Downer Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260417T164547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164547Z
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SUMMARY:Warusgu: Ho-Chunk Indian Corn
DESCRIPTION:by Shena Munden Ho-Chunk Language and Culture Teacher at the Indian Community School and student at UW-Milwaukee.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/warusgu-ho-chunk-indian-corn/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T170000
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CREATED:20260413T210604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194023Z
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SUMMARY:For the Indigenous Girl in Fig. 7 :: Poetry\, Photographs\, and a Counter-Archive as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:As part of EQI Student Research Week\, please join us for a research presentation by LG Sebayan. LG Sebayan is a doctoral candidate in English and creative writing at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Her interests include postcolonial American literature\, literature of the Filipino diaspora\, and women’s and gender studies. She also researches American imperialism and colonial photographs of the Philippines and Filipinos.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/for-the-indigenous-girl-in-fig-7-poetry-photographs-and-a-counter-archive-as-resistance/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Faculty and Staff,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260416T200432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200432Z
UID:10000098-1776870000-1776873600@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Student Research Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us as a few undergraduate scholars share about their research projects and journey of learning at UW-Milwaukee.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/student-research-panel-2/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260417T163610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T163610Z
UID:10000102-1776866400-1776870000@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Learning in Phases: A Personal Reflection of the Research Process
DESCRIPTION:with Mariana Jaime \nMariana is a senior majoring in Inclusive Early Childhood Education. Through her field placements across Milwaukee County\, she has had the opportunity to teach and learn alongside experienced\neducators and diverse student populations. These experiences have led her to think deeply about what educators can contribute to communities and strengthened her goals for understanding child development.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/learning-in-phases-a-personal-reflection-of-the-research-process/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260417T163315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T163315Z
UID:10000101-1776861000-1776864600@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:He Meheuheu Mai Na Kupuna: Habits Acquired by Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:by Aaron Kia Napunako Boyd\, MFA Candidate | Peck School of the Arts exploring connections as a member of the diaspora
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/he-meheuheu-mai-na-kupuna-habits-acquired-by-ancestors/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T113000
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CREATED:20260417T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T164008Z
UID:10000103-1776853800-1776857400@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Aloha\, kuleana\, and pono: pathway to wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:with Artist-in-Residence\, Malia Chow. Malia invites participants to engage in a culturally immersive experience engaging in hula and oli (chant)\, exploring halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono\, while building meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and their own cultural traditions and wellness. \n \n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/aloha-kuleana-and-pono-pathway-to-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260218T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203918Z
UID:10000092-1776852000-1776857400@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260408T172028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194113Z
UID:10000081-1776783600-1776787200@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:When the Body Seems Unnecessary: An Alter-Native Imagination of Disabilities among the Igbo of Southern Nigeria and the American Indians
DESCRIPTION:As part of EQI’s Student Research Week\, please join us for a research talk by Vitalis Nwashindu\, doctoral candidate in History at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. In this presentation\, “When the Body Seems Unnecessary”: An Alter-Native Imagination of Disabilities among the Igbo of Southern Nigeria and the American Indians\, Nwashindu explores disability\, injury\, and colonial medicalization within Indigenous contexts. \n \n\nDate: April 21\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM\nLocation: Merrill Hall 142 \nLight refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/when-the-body-seems-unnecessary/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260417T162824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T162824Z
UID:10000100-1776776400-1776780000@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Lifeways Through Clay: Story\, Practice\, and Continuity
DESCRIPTION:with Artist-in-Residence\, Jennifer Stevens. Jennifer M. Stevens enjoys her life in the Arts\, especially in Prehistoric Oneida and Sioux Pottery; she strives for Cultural Identity\, Empowerment\,  preservation\, Education\, and Revitalization through Prehistoric Oneida Indigenous Pottery of Upstate New York. Knowing these ancient Earthenware Vessels were once the center of Indigenous cultures primarily used for food-their life sustenance\, rich lifeways\, and her own cultural connections has inspired Jennifer M. Stevens life’s work as an Artist\, Public Speaker\, and Instructor.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/lifeways-through-clay-story-practice-and-continuity/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260416T200313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202920Z
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SUMMARY:Student Research Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us as undergraduate scholars share about their research projects and journey of learning at UW-Milwaukee.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/student-research-panel/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000
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CREATED:20260416T200054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T200446Z
UID:10000096-1776765600-1776769200@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Which Will Prevail?: The Transformation of Eleazer Williams
DESCRIPTION:presented by Slater Gutierrez; a student that is about to graduate with an Honors History degree\, and a musician in the Milwaukee area\, they will be exploring ideas of identity and belonging using the story of Eleazer Williams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/which-will-prevail-the-transformation-of-eleazer-williams/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall G48\, 2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T120000
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CREATED:20260408T172702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T193916Z
UID:10000082-1776682800-1776686400@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Curriculum in Social Work in the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:As part of EQI Student Research Week\, please join us for a research presentation by Noah Geluk examining suicide prevention curriculum in social work programs across the Midwest. This presentation explores how social work education prepares students to engage in behavioral health support\, crisis intervention\, and culturally responsive care. \n \n\nDate: April 20\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: Merrill Hall 142 \nLight refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/suicide-prevention-curriculum-in-social-work-in-the-midwest/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T100000
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CREATED:20260416T194446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T194654Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking Nationhood: Toward Indigeneity
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Miles Medina; The talk with explore the intersection between International Studies and indigenous Studies applying this framework to ideas of nationhood and governance to meaningfully work towards what Angela Davis describes as the “Freedom Movement” against intersectional oppression.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/unpacking-nationhood-toward-indigeneity/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T085703
CREATED:20260403T163851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T163851Z
UID:10000080-1776353400-1776371400@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:MMIP Awareness: She Cried That Day
DESCRIPTION:3:30pm:  Pre-Screening talk with Kristin Welch\n\nYou are invited to join us for a pre-screening conversation with guest speaker\, founder of  Waking Women Healing Institute (WWHI)\, Kristin Welch. WWHI is a non-profit organization led by Indigenous women and survivors\, dedicated to providing culturally based healing and support services to Indigenous survivors of violence and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP).\n\n\n5:30pm: Appetizers and opening prayer\n6:00pm: Screening begins followed by a post film Q&A with Kristin Welch\, moderated by Carrie Scott-Haney\, Director of Victim Advocacy\, G.L.I.I.H.C.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/mmip-awareness-she-cried-that-day/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Public,Student Life,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T170005Z
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SUMMARY:Medicine Pouch Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of hands-on making and cultural learning during our April Medicine Pouch Workshop\, led by Artist‑in‑Residence Rachel Jeske. Participants will learn the process of creating a traditional medicine pouch and the significance these pouches hold within many Indigenous communities. \nThis workshop offers a welcoming space to connect\, craft\, and reflect together. All materials will be provided\, and all are welcome to join. \nLink to register: EQI – ARTIST IN RESIDENT: Rachel Jeske: Medicine Pouch Workshops \nTuesday\, April 14th \n6:00–7:00 PM\nUWM Merrill Hall – Room 142\n2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211 \nHosted by the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/medicine-pouch-making-workshop/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:KANENON:WE – Original Seeds Film Screening & Fire Circle Soup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of community\, food\, and film as we welcome Ukwakhwa for a special screening of Kanenon:we – Original Seeds. We’ll begin the event by sharing a warm\, fire‑cooked soup at the EQI Fire Circle\, creating space for connection and conversation before the film. \n\nKanenon:we – Original Seeds follows three Haudenosaunee seed keepers—Angela Ferguson\, Rebecca Webster\, and Rowen White—as they step back into their ancestral responsibility of tending original seeds. Through regeneration\, rematriation\, and protection of these sacred seeds\, they offer a powerful vision of Indigenous food sovereignty and cultural revitalization. \nTuesday\, April 14\nEQI Fire Circle & Merrill 131\n4:00–6:00 PM
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/kanenonwe-original-seeds-film-screening-fire%e2%80%91cooked-soup-gathering/
LOCATION:EQI Fire Circle\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Breann Clark":MAILTO:clark449@uwm.edu
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T211320Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Corn Mush
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our monthly Coffee & Corn Mush gathering\, held every first Monday in the AISC Lounge from 10 AM until it’s gone. Come enjoy a cozy start to your week with good food\, good company\, and community care. \n\nApril Gathering – Featuring Special Jams & Jellies!\nFor our April Coffee & Corn Mush\, we’ll also have a delicious spread of jellies and jams bartered from Ukwakhwa. Come taste a variety of flavors and learn a little about the relationships and exchanges that make gatherings like this possible. \nMay Gathering – Stay for the Fire Circle Soup!\nAfter the May Coffee & Corn Mush\, we’ll keep the fire going into the afternoon. Join us later in the day at the EQI Fire Circle for fire‑cooked soup and community time.\nCome for breakfast\, stay for the fire — we’ll be there all day! \nThis series is co-hosted by the Electa Quinney Institute and the American Indian Student Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by\, enjoy a bowl\, and spend time together.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/coffee-corn-mush/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Fire Circle Soup
DESCRIPTION:Fire Circle Soup gatherings bring our community together around the EQI Fire Circle to prepare and share soup made with locally sourced or locally grown Indigenous foods. These gatherings create space for warmth\, conversation\, connection to land\, and the sharing of food traditions. Everyone is welcome — come for the soup\, stay for the fire.\n\nUpcoming Fire Circle Soups\nWednesday\, April 1\n11:00 AM–2:00 PM\nSoup preparation begins at 11:00 AM\, with serving around noon. \nTuesday\, April 14\n2:00–5:00 PM – Film Screening\nJoin us starting at 2:00 PM\, with soup served around 3:00 PM. Afterwards\, we will host a screening of Kanenon:we – Original Seeds with guests from Ukwakhwa.\nThis gathering will also feature a special spread of jams and jellies bartered from Ukwakhwa — come taste and learn! \nMonday\, May 4\n12:00–3:00 PM – Coffee & Corn Mush\nWe’ll have soup at the EQI Fire Circle throughout the afternoon\, starting around noon.\nCome early for Coffee & Corn Mush that morning\, then stay with us at the fire all day! \nHosted by the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education and the American Indian Student Center.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/fire-circle-soup-2/
LOCATION:WI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T113000
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CREATED:20260218T183351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203918Z
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T113000
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T113000
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Fire Circle Soup
DESCRIPTION:Fire Circle Soup gatherings invite our community to come together around the EQI Fire Circle to prepare and share soups made from locally sourced or locally grown Indigenous foods. These gatherings create space for connection to land\, food traditions\, and one another through shared meals\, conversation\, and hands-on cultural activities. \nJoin us throughout the season for a series of themed Fire Circle Soups\, each featuring a special activity or offering alongside a nourishing meal. \nUpcoming Sessions Include: \n\nMedicine Pouch Making\nWednesday\, March 11th | 3:00–6:00 PM\nSoup will be served 4:00 PM\, followed by Medicine Pouch making with Artist‑in‑Residence Rachel Jyske from 6:00–7:00 PM.\nApril Soup Gathering\nWednesday\, April 1st | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM\nSoup will be served around 12:00 PM.\nFilm Screening\nTuesday\, April 14th | 2:00–5:00 PM\nSoup begins at 3:00 PM with a film screening of Kanenon:we – Original Seeds to follow.\nCoffee & Corn Mush\nMonday\, May 4th | 12:00–3:00 PM\nEnjoy Oneida Corn Mush from 1:00–2:00 PM\, with soup served around 12:00 PM.\n\nHosted by the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education and the American Indian Student Center. \nIf you’d like to co-host a future Fire Circle Soup\, reach out to Breann at clark449@uwm.edu.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/fire-circle-soup/
LOCATION:EQI Fire Circle\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203918Z
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T133000
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CREATED:20260218T184520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T184848Z
UID:10000071-1772022600-1772026200@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Indigenous Land Management Internship - Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Electa Quinney Institute and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District invite students to learn about the Indigenous Land Management Paid Summer Internship\, a 10‑week summer experience grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing\, observing\, and being with the land. \n\nDuring this internship\, students will explore how Indigenous communities in Wisconsin understand and care for the land through relational practices\, stewardship approaches\, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Participants will engage directly with natural environments while learning from community partners and land‑based educators. \nInternship Highlights: \n\nOpen to students from all degree programs\nFully paid summer internship\n10‑week program: May 26 – August 7\n\nJoin us at the upcoming Information Session to learn more about the internship structure\, expectations\, and application process. \n📅 Information Session\nWednesday\, February 25 at 12:30 PM\nMerrill Hall 142 \n📝 Application Deadline: February 28th \nTo apply\, visit the Electa Quinney Institute website!\n👉 https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/research/indigenous-land-management-summer-internship-program/
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/indigenous-land-management-internship-information-session/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous Ways of Learning,Student Life,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T113000
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T163000
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SUMMARY:Traditional Ojibwe Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 23 \n\n2:30–4:30 PM\nMerrill 142 or the EQI Fire Circle \nEvent Schedule\n\n2:30–3:00 PM – Meet & Greet\n3:00–4:30 PM – Storytelling (with English translations)\n\nPlease join us for an afternoon of traditional Ojibwe storytelling during Biboon\, the winter season—a sacred time for sharing ancestral teachings and oral histories. \nOjibwe language teacher and storyteller Waabishki-makwa will visit the Electa Quinney Institute to share classic Ojibwe tales with UWM students and community members. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/traditional-ojibwe-storytelling/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Hula & Polynesian Culture Workshop Series \nJoin the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education for a weekly cultural immersion experience led by Artist-In-Residence Malia Chow from Nā Hale Studios and special guests. This engaging workshop series invites participants to explore the rich traditions of hula and oli (chant)\, learn halau protocols\, and reflect on Hawaiian values such as aloha\, kuleana\, and pono. \nWorkshops will take place every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM\, beginning January\, in Merrill Hall – Room 142 at UWM (2512 E. Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211). Light refreshments will be provided. \nOpen to UWM students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members\, this series fosters meaningful connections between Polynesian lifeways and participants’ own cultural traditions and wellness practices.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/hula-polynesian-culture-workshop-series/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist In Residence,Indigenous Ways of Learning,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T180000
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CREATED:20260218T182752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182752Z
UID:10000006-1770912000-1770919200@uwm.edu
SUMMARY:Chili Warm Up
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Indian Student Center and the Electa Quinney Institute on February 12th from 4:00pm-6:00pm to warm up from the cold with a bowl of chili and a variety of games! Both meat and vegetarian/vegan chili will be available in addition to a side dishes and dessert. \nPlease contact Breann Clark at clark449@uwm.edu for questions!
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/chili-warm-up/
LOCATION:American Indian Student Lounge\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill 148\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Life,Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Breann Clark":MAILTO:clark449@uwm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T160000
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SUMMARY:Weaving Our Pride
DESCRIPTION:Join us during UWM’s Pride Week for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to weave a heart from natural reed\, guided by Oneida Basket Artist Julie Clark. Choose from a variety of dyed reeds that reflect your identity and expression. As we weave\, we’ll explore how our stories\, experiences\, and identities interlace—creating a shared tapestry of connection and pride. Come as you are—no experience needed! Drop in anytime between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM in Merrill 142. Light refreshments will be provided!
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/weaving-our-pride/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Student Life,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T160000
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SUMMARY:End of Semester Gathering
DESCRIPTION:End of Semester Gathering\nJoin us as we celebrate the close of the semester with community\, recognition\, and learning! The event will honor our fall graduates\, recognize the incredible contributions of our campus partners\, and showcase student research that reflects the depth and diversity of our academic community. \nDate: Thursday\, December 11\, 2025\nTime: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: American Indian Student Center Lounge & Merrill 142 \nCome together for an afternoon of celebration\, connection\, and inspiration. Let’s celebrate together!
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/end-of-semester-gathering/
LOCATION:Electa Quinney Insitute\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill Hall\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Public,Student Life,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
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CREATED:20260122T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T154150Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Giving: Centering Indigenous Knowing and Being
DESCRIPTION:Alternative Giving: Centering Indigenous Knowing and Being\nJoin us for Alternative Giving—a community gathering that offers a meaningful alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving narrative. Instead of focusing on colonial histories\, we come together to honor Indigenous ways of knowing\, being\, and giving. \nGather in the EQI classroom and around the fire circle for conversation\, reflection\, and connection. This event invites us to share food\, stories\, and gratitude rooted in Indigenous traditions and community care. Please RSVP below to help us prepare and ensure space for all. \n📅 Wednesday\, November 19\n📍 Merrill 142 & AISC Student Lounge\n🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nPrepared and hosted by the American Indian Student Center & Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/alternative-giving-centering-indigenous-knowing-and-being/
LOCATION:American Indian Student Lounge\, 2512 E Hartford Ave\, Merrill 148\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Indigenous Ways of Learning,Student Life,Students,UWM Campus Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T160000
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SUMMARY:Resume & Interview Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Resume & Interview Workshop\nOctober 30 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Merrill 142 \nIs your resume looking spooky? Join us for a fun and practical workshop to clear the cobwebs and get interview-ready! Whether you’re starting from scratch or polishing up your resume\, this session will help you prepare for your next big opportunity. \nHosted by the Electa Quinney Institute and the American Indian Student Center.
URL:https://uwm.edu/electa-quinney/event/resume-interview-workshop/
LOCATION:Merrill Hall 142\, 2512 E. Kenwood\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211
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