Looking back on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here’s what SU can do better
Student life columnist Patrick Linehan urges Syracuse University’s administration to allocate more resources toward Native student inclusion in classrooms. Read more »
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Syracuse community gathers downtown at Indigenous Peoples Celebration
The second annual Indigenous Peoples Celebration was held in Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse on Monday night. Read more »
SU native community advocates for increased presence on Indigenous Peoples Day
The Native Student Program works to bring visibility and awareness of indigenous peoples through activism. Several students are attending the Indigenous Peoples ceremony at Columbus Square on Monday. Read more »
40 years since the Saltine Warrior’s removal as Syracuse University’s mascot, indigenous leaders reflect on controversy
The Saltine Warrior created controversy across campus in the 1970s. Read more »
Syracuse University announces progress on campus climate recommendations
The recommendations included a university accessibility audit and the establishment of Indigenous Peoples Day. Read more »
2 new members appointed to Council on Diversity and Inclusion
Sweta Roy, external vice president of SU’s Graduate Student Organization, and Brian Konkol, dean of Hendricks Chapel, were appointed to the board this month. Read more »
Program helping local high schoolers started from one student’s need for extra credit
Maxwell Volunteer Project connects Syracuse University students with classes at Henninger High School, like Microsoft Excel and public policy classes. Read more »
SCSD Board of Education tables Indigenous Peoples Day name change resolution
More than 80 community members attended the school board meeting Wednesday evening. Read more »
Syracuse community, Onondaga Nation rally for Columbus Day name change, indigenous rights
More than 100 people attended the rally in Columbus Circle Monday evening, including Syracuse University students. Read more »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF to host second Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
SU adopted Indigenous Peoples Day last year following a recommendation from the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read more »
Syracuse University celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day for 2nd year
On its second year in recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day, the native community at Syracuse University reflects on the atmosphere the community faces and the changes it's seen. Read more »
Syracuse University administration should maintain progress towards creating a more inclusive campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board applauds the Syracuse University administration for directing effort towards increasing diversity, but recognizes there's more work to be done. Read more »
Syracuse University releases status report on diversity and inclusion recommendations
The report released Friday detailed the short-term recommendations made by the Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. The workgroup is composed of students, faculty, staff and university administrators. Read more »
Oppressive pasts should be confronted by institutions
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls for institutions to inspect the public figures they uphold for problematic histories. Read more »
Students and faculty express importance of SU recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
The Indigenous Students at Syracuse organization, Indigenous Graduate Students and Office of Multicultural Affairs set up a table in front of the Schine Student Center as part of SU’s university-wide celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Read more »
SU student heads to North Dakota to protest pipeline
Jourdan Bennett-Begaye, a graduate student studying at Newhouse, is protesting the Dakota access pipeline in North Dakota. Read more »
Syracuse University to acknowledge indigenous student community moving forward
Syracuse University recently announced it would now be recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October. Read more »
'Invisible Minority': Syracuse University students share their experiences of being indigenous people on campus
Syracuse University has announced that Oct. 10 will be recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day. Students shared their experiences and stories as Native American students on the SU campus. Read more »
Report outlines suggestions for improving Syracuse University campus diversity and inclusion
The Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion released a report on Monday detailing some aspirational goals as how to the university could improve diversity and inclusion on campus. Read more »
Orland: Village vote to keep Whitesboro, N.Y. seal contributes to institutional racism against Native Americans
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland discusses the controversy surrounding the Whitesboro, New York village seal and the greater need to shift public attitudes toward Native Americans. Read more »
Poll: Should Syracuse University officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Do you think Syracuse University should officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Read more »
SU community calls to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day
More than 500 signatures have been acquired for a petition to create Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Syracuse University, which would replace Columbus Day. SU does not formally recognize Columbus Day. Read more »
