In May, the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland addressed attendees at the virtual Native Nations_UW Tribal Leadership Summit. The summit marked the beginning of Phase 2 of the Native Nations_UW Working Group, which addresses community well-being, health services, the environment, economic development, education and family well-being in partnership with the Native Nations in Wisconsin.
The Tree of Peace at UW-Madison was planted in 1988 on Observatory Hill. It is here to encourage unity and environmental stewardship. The tree provides us comfort, so please visit the tree if you need support. Find out more about the history and significance of the Tree of Peace.
Since 2016, the Native Nations_UW (NN_UW) Initiative has been partnering with the Native Nations in Wisconsin to address issues around community well-being, health services, the environment, economic development, education and family well-being. To advance the initiative, the NN_UW Working Group serves as a connection between the university, including the Division of Extension, and the 12 …
Aaron Bird Bear, a skilled administrator with extensive professional experience on Native Nations issues, has been named to the newly created full-time position of tribal relations director at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.