Yale Daily News

On Valentine’s Day, the Native and Indigenous Student Association at Yale hosted a vigil at the Women’s Table on Cross Campus to remember the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives. The vigil featured speakers and a community dinner hosted by the Native American Cultural Center.

February 15, 2024

After University President Peter Salovey promised the creation of a MENA space in December, administrators told the News that MENA students will have dedicated spaces, peer liaisons and an assistant director hired by the fall semester.

January 31, 2024

Welcome to the 2023 Yale Daily News Indigenous Heritage Month special issue, celebrating the presence and emergence of the Native and Indigenous community at the University.

January 30, 2024

On Nov. 15, Yale historian Ned Blackhawk (Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone) won the National Book Award in nonfiction for his fourth book, “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples And The Unmaking of U.S. History.” In light of this award, Yale faculty across the field of Native and Indigenous studies discussed their reaction to the book’s wide acclaim and what they believe to be the book’s legacy.

December 8, 2023

Since its closure in February, the YCBA has begun a conservation project for its rooftop and lighting system, and it has continued to hold online and off-site events celebrating artistic endeavors. The museum will formally announce details of its reopening in January 2024.

November 30, 2023

Hundreds of Native and Indigenous students, faculty and alumni gathered to celebrate Yale’s sixth Henry Roe Cloud conference, which featured academic and community panels, performing arts showcases and an awards reception to recognize Native and Indigenous excellence.

November 15, 2023

Earlier this month, the Yale American Indian Science and Engineering Society won the Chapter of the Year award at the National AISES conference, recognizing Yale’s chapter as the one that best exemplifies excellence in STEM.

November 10, 2023

In light of the recent Maui wildfires, student leaders from the Indigenous Peoples of Oceania and other cultural affinity groups spearheaded fundraising efforts, including a benefit concert to showcase Pasifika performing arts.

November 7, 2023

The shortlisted book, “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples And The Unmaking of U.S. History,” which is, in part, dedicated to Yale’s Native American Cultural Center, argues for the centrality of Native Americans in the retelling of American history.

October 11, 2023

Students, faculty and community members celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with performances and rallies; related events will continue throughout the week.

October 10, 2023

The Native American Cultural Center hosted a welcome dinner for first-year students on Tuesday night as Native student leaders prepare for the center’s tenth anniversary.

September 7, 2023