20th Annual Native Symposium
This programming is for educational purposes and all are welcome.
Of This Place: Great Basin Neighbors Exhibit
Presented by the Lindquist College. of Arts & Humanities
Date: Sept. 4 - Nov. 20
Location: Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery, Kimball Arts Building, WSU Ogden
This group exhibition features more than 30 Indigenous artists whose work explores relationships to place, culture, community, and the landscapes of the Great Basin. From painting and photography to beadwork, ceramics, fiber, sculpture, and more, the exhibition brings together a wide range of perspectives and creative practices.
Bears Ears Exhibit
Collaboration with the College of Science
Date: All month
Location: Stewart Library, WSU Ogden
Sunrise Ceremony
Date: Nov. 2
Time: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Stewart Bell Tower Plaza, WSU Ogden
We are honored to welcome Rios Pacheco, a respected Northwestern Shoshone/Kewa Pueblo Spiritual Representative, Cultural Analyst and Elder of the tribe, for this year’s Sunrise Ceremony at the Bell Tower. As a descendant of the Bear River Massacre (Jan. 29, 1863), Rios carries with him the profound history and resilience of his people.
Melissa Melero-Moose Talk
Hosted by the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, sponsored by the Student Success Center
Date: Nov. 5
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Kimball Arts Building 143, WSU Ogden
Melissa Melero-Moose is a orthern Paiute/Modoc mixed-media artist whose work is inspired by the landscapes and cultural traditions of the Great Basin. Using organic materials like willow, sand, and reeds, her textured abstract works reflect Indigenous knowledge, basketry traditions, and deep connections to land and community.
Native American Student Association Basket Making
In collaboration with Access & Resources
Date: Nov. 17
Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Student Services Building 150, WSU Ogden
Join the Native American Student Association in making a small yarn basket to wind down and relax during the semester.
Taste of Culture with Thomas Yellowhair
In collaboration with the Stewart Library and Special Collections & Archives
Date: Nov. 17
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Stewart Library Quad (west entrance of Stewart Library), WSU Ogden
Thomas Yellowhair, a proud 2-spirit Navajo and Oneida chef, will lead a cooking demonstration featuring a traditional Oneida stew. He will share the history of the dish, the Three Sisters, and the story behind them, whie discussing the stew's meaning within his family and its place at family gatherings.
Half-Time Performances
In collaboration with Athletics
Men's Basketball Game
Date: Nov. 7
Time: Game starts at 7 p.m.
Location: Dee Events Center, WSU Ogden
Women's Basketball Game
Date: Nov. 16
Time: Game starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Dee Events Center, WSU Ogden
Join us insupporting out WSU athletes while enjoying a half-time performance by a women-owned and operated Native American dance company. Native Generations is a diverse group of Native Aerican dancers, singers, and cultural consultants who work together performing across the globe.
Wuda Ogwa Cultural & Land Restoration Project
Date: Nov. 6
Location: Preston, ID - a 2 hour drive from Salt Lake City
Volunteer with the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation and partners to plant willows, cottonwoods, and other native plants at the Wuda Ogwa restoration site.
Please fill out the form to reserve your spot and learn more information on location, times, and what to expect. Spots are limited; first come, first serve.
Elevated Eats with Patricia John
Date: Nov. 10
Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Student Services Building 150, WSU Ogden
Elevated Eats bring students and professionals together over a free meal for relaxed conversations about careers and life after college. Join Patricia John, a licensed elementary school teacher with 8 years of experience in dual bilingual education and a recent master's degree in education from Weber State University, as she shares her career journey, insights, and experiences in education.
For more information or to request accommodations in relation to a disability, contact Amanda Jones, amandajones4@weber.edu