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Lion Voices: Ashley Daney
Ashley talks about how she has received an amazing amount of help from the Choctaw Nation. She lists how she wants to try and return their generosity by maybe working for them in the future. She mentions her school journey and who has helped her...
November 29, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at UAFS
The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the UAFS Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
Student Group Bringing Awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
On Monday, April 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students will be marching to bring awareness to missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW).
April 14, 2023
UAFS Students Support Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has a full slate of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events geared towards building relationships and bringing awareness to a topic that has unfortunately impacted far too many individuals.
April 05, 2023
Traditions Come to Life with Native American Student Association
The sounds of rhythmic drums and chanting were mixed in with the click-clacking of wooden sticks and laughing throughout the Lion’s Den courtyard during the early afternoon of Thursday, March 30, 2023.
March 30, 2023
UAFS Announces Native American Heritage Month Slate
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host its annual slate of events celebrating Native American History Month throughout November as a collaborative effort between the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Native American Student...
November 03, 2021Media Relations
The UAFS Office of Communications fields all media inquiries for the university. Email Rachel.Putman@uafs.edu for more information.
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