UW-Superior to host events for Indigenous Peoples’ Week

UW-Superior to host events for Indigenous Peoples’ Week

A flyer for Indigenous Peoples Week, October 13-16, by the University of Wisconsin-Superior, features bold text and colorful, floral Indigenous-style artwork on a white background.
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Community Involvement | Press Release

The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host two free events open to both the campus and community in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Week.

On Monday, October 13, at 6 p.m., the Lac Courte Oreilles Dance Troupe will perform in the Yellowjacket Union Shippar Family Atrium. The event will feature a drum group and exhibition led by members of the Lac Courte Oreilles Dance Troupe.

A lunch and learn event will take place on Thursday, October 16, at 11:30 a.m. in the William “Pope” Wright Student Center, located in Old Main, Room 232. The program will include a presentation titled “Walleye Wars” by Larry Nesper, professor emeritus of anthropology and American Indian studies at UW-Madison. Attendees for the event must register by emailing icrc@uwsuper.edu.

These events are sponsored by the UW-Superior Department of Student Support and Engagement.

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The Yellowjacket Union is located at 1605 Catlin Ave. Old Main is located at 1710 Weeks Ave.