University of Minnesota Duluth

American Indian Learning Resource Center

Mataya Larson, a UMD student, sits smiling on a rock at the shore of Lake Superior, wearing a patterned skirt.

Embracing a hidden heritage

How UMD helped Mataya Larson explore her cultural heritage through classwork and student leadership.

a clear pond with autumn colored trees filling the background. a small square building is tucked between the trees

Fall 2024 CEHSP faculty and staff accolades

Congratulations to faculty and staff in the College of Education and Human Service Professions for their fall 2024 achievements

Sara Troseth, a woman in glasses wearing a patterned shawl, smiles at the camera with the red tones of UMD’s library in the background

Empowering Indigenous women in STEM

When Sara Troseth isn’t in the computer science classroom, she’s promoting diversity and culture on campus and beyond.

A woman leans against a wooden bike rack smiling at the camera. She is surrounded by trees and the windows of Kirby Student Center.

Gathering community

UMD sophomore Jazzmine Long is studying Tribal Administration and Governance in order to give back.

Jody O'Connor and Jeremy Wilson smiling

Incorporating culture into academics

New staff member wants to help Native students find their voice at UMD

Group photo of students and staff at Boulder Lake

Visibility and belonging

Center creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous students

Jarrett and the Chancellor posing in front of the artwork

Excellence in Art

Student from Grand Portage receives award

A group for Indigenous students

Social work student finds community and cultural connection with campus group.

fall feast 2022 attendees watch the flutist

Celebrating the season

Upcoming fall feast to feature Native speakers and culture

Brooke Lunski smiling, standing in front of greenery on campus

Engaging Native students

American Indian Learning Resource Center completes staff with third hire dedicated to outreach

Director Jody O'Connor with new artwork in the background: “Black Floral” by Leah Yellowbird, First Nations Algonquin-Metis, and “Birch Bark Women” by Karen Savage-Blue, Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe

Support for Native students

Center supports Indigenous students, promotes Native heritage

1973 Young dancers at Anishinaabe week

Anishinabe Days

Alumni tell the story of early years of the American Indian Studies program.

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