Institute of American Indian Studies

Revitalized IAIS partners with tribes, seeks to teach students respectful research practices

November 3, 2020May 3, 2021 Miles Amende0Tagged Damon Leader Charge, Elise Boxer, IAIS, indigenous people, Institute of American Indian Studies, Native American Studies, Old Main, oral history, tribal nations, tribes, workshops

Originally created in 1955, the Institute of American Indian Studies (IAIS) is undergoing revitalization efforts to reestablish the program after funding issues in 2008. Elise Boxer, the coordinator of Native American studies and director of the institute, said the institute has still existed at USD, but its activity and focus has dramatically changed over the […]

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Institute of American Indian Studies to return to USD

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 Tyler Boyle0Tagged American Indians, Damon Leader Charge, Elise Boxer, IAIS, Institute of American Indian Studies, Native American Day, Sheil, tribal outreach

Since 1990, South Dakota has celebrated Native American Day instead of Columbus Day on the second Monday of October each year. This year, USD celebrated the holiday by announcing the revitalization of the Institute of American Indian Studies (IAIS). The IAIS, originally established at USD in 1955, was discontinued in 2009 after losing funding due […]

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