November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to uplift Indigenous cultures and acknowledge their history. The United States was settled on Native lands belonging to hundreds of Indigenous tribes. We recognize that our nation’s colonization displaced and harmed the traditional stewards of our lands. During Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate and honor the traditions, practices, and philosophies that Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Indigenous peoples bring to our community.

Utah Valley University acknowledges that we occupy the traditional territory of the Ute people. Utah was named after the Ute, but the settlement and colonization of our state displaced them and other Native peoples. We are dedicated to serving and honoring the Indigenous people of Utah Valley University and our broader community. In developing our friendships with Native peoples, we uplift them with greater educational and career opportunities and create a deeper, more equitable campus culture for all students, faculty, and staff.

Our Indigenous Wolverines bring a rich culture to the university, and we are honored to learn, work, and serve alongside them. UVU offers several programs and resources for Native American students, like the Native American Initiative and the American Indian Studies minor. This Native American Heritage Month, celebrate by learning more about Native American history and the sovereign tribes located in Utah.

Read more at https://www.uvu.edu/studentaffairs/divisions/inclusive-excellence/blog/nativeamericanheritageoverview2022.html and visit the Native American Initiative website.