2024 INDIGENOUS HERITAGE MONTH
LANDON BISHOP
Decades around the sea: Polynesian voyagers to share the art of wayfinding

Bruce and Lita Blankenfeld bring decades of experience in Polynesian navigation.

December 6, 2024

MICHELLE SO
Language revitalization: Protecting Indigenous cultures as disease prevention

Native Americans face high poverty and mortality rates. Research shows that Indigenous language use and revitalization may produce beneficial health outcomes.

December 6, 2024

SABRINA THALER & YOLANDA WANG
Cherokee classes expand, NACC Indigenous language program on pause

In its second year, the Cherokee language program is seeking to expand its course offerings. Meanwhile, a funding gap has put Yale’s non-credit Indigenous language program on hold.

December 4, 2024

FABEHA JAHRA
Yalies commemorate Hawaiian Independence Day

Through films, panels and cultural dishes, Yale’s Indigenous Peoples of Oceania cultural group highlighted Hawaiian independence and self-determination.

November 20, 2024

KARLA CORTES
University removes Reverend Bingham plaque after student advocacy

Over the summer, the University temporarily removed a plaque describing Reverend Hiram Bingham as a “civilizer” after advocacy by the Indigenous Peoples of Oceania at Yale.

November 15, 2024

OLIVIA CYRUS
NACC kicks off 2024 Indigenous Heritage Month celebrations

From comedy nights to food takeovers, Yale's Native American Cultural Center celebrates Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with events honoring Indigenous history, resilience and contributions.

November 8, 2024