indigenous people Archives

‘It’s a history’: Local Indigenous community reflects on significance of Schenley powwow

By Adrienne Cahillane, Staff Writer • September 22, 2023

On Wednesday, local members of the Indigenous community gathered in Schenley Plaza as part of Pitt’s Indigenous Cultural Festival in the lead-up to COTRAIC’s 44th annual Pow Wow.

Editorial | The Indian Child Welfare Act is necessary

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 18, 2022

ICWA cannot be overturned for the well-being of Indigenous communities and for the integrity of the United States and its faltering democratic institutions.

Town hall highlights culture, history of Indigenous nations in Pittsburgh

By Betul Tuncer, Senior Staff Writer • November 17, 2021

Several Pitt organizations hosted an event Monday evening to highlight Native American culture and history within what is now western Pennsylvania and acknowledge issues that Indigenous people face today.

Panel discusses health disparities, voter power in Indigenous communities

By Natalie Frank, Senior Staff Writer • January 29, 2021

Two Pitt diversity offices hosted a panel Wednesday afternoon focusing on the history of Native people in and around Pittsburgh, as well as examining the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Native communities.

Editorial: On Columbus Day, teach explorer’s whole history

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 10, 2017

Pitt students undoubtedly enjoyed yesterday’s day off — officially the University’s designated fall break. Unofficially, however, the day’s status as Columbus Day has long created more controversy...