Our stops include visits to tribal colleges and mainstream institutions of various sizes.  We will have the opportunity to meet with members of tribal communities as well as those who serve those communities.

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  • Kateri Center of Chicago

    Sunday, June 15 Our first stop is at the Kateri Center of Chicago.  The St. Kateri Center of Chicago is…

  • University of Wisconsin

    Monday, June 16 At the University of Wisconsin we are met by Nichole Boyd, American Indian/Alaskan Native Coordinator/Advisor in the…

  • Center for Western Studies, Augustana College

    Tuesday, June 17 The Center for Western Studies is located on the campus of Augustana College in Sioux Fall, South…

  • Badlands National Park

    Wednesday, June 18 Badlands National Park may not seem a relevant stop for a bunch of students studying higher education,…

  • Oglala Lakota College

    June 19 – 22 Upon arrival at Oglala Lakota College (OLC) we tour the historical center, which provides a brief…

  • Pine Ridge Reservation

    Monday, June 23 Our time at Pine Ridge Reservation was not spent entirely at Oglala Lakota College.  We have the…

  • Black Hills

    Tuesday, June 24 After the emotional high of the past few days at OLC, we spend a day at rest…

  • Crazy Horse Memorial

    Wednesday, June 25 Through collaboration with Dr. Jason Murray, Director of the Indian University of North America for the Crazy…

  • Sinte Gleska University

    Thursday, June 26 Our eastward return home begins and the first stop along our path is Sinte Gleska University (SGU),…

  • University of South Dakota

    Friday, June 27 At the University of South Dakota (USD) we engage in several conversations with colleagues about Native American…

  • University of Iowa

    Saturday, June 28 The final day on the road.  It feels like the past two weeks have flown by.  Our…