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Celebrating Gratitude Through Indigenous Lenses: The AlterNative Giving

December 17, 2025Article, Education, Events, News

It was a success! On November 19, 2025, the Electa Quinney Institute held their annual AlterNative Giving Meal. The purpose of the event is to come together as a community and reflect on gratitude through Indigenous lenses while enjoying native foods.  Inspired… Read More

Fire Circle Soup Brings Warmth, Community, and Connection to Campus

September 15, 2025Events

On September 10th, over 80 students, staff, and community members gathered at the EQI Fire Circle for an afternoon of connection, storytelling, and shared nourishment at the Fire Circle Soup event—co-hosted by the American Indian Student Center and the Electa… Read More

The Importance of Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival

February 3, 2025Article, Education, Events

On October 24th, 2024, the Electa Quinney Institute (EQI) and American Indian Student Center (AISC) held their annual Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival. The festival celebrates the idea of “felt knowledge,” which ascertains that the body carries knowledges and experiences that,… Read More

Wallace Pyawasit Leadership Award

April 13, 2022Education, Events

Our deadline is Thursday, April 1, 2022 now April 22, 2022. We plan to present the Wallace Pyawasit Leadership Award on the evening of Friday, May 6, 2022 during our Student Awards Night here at UWM. For more information and… Read More

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