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Our mission

The Office of Indigenous Relations builds strong community connections, provides funding and resources, and creates supportive and culturally inclusive environments for Indigenous students, faculty, and communities.

Our communities
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A group of LEAD students sit at a conference table with President Sandoval.

Tribal Students LEAD Program

This program is high school students to learn, empower, achieve and dream as LEADers of the future. LEAD is a culturally enriched, immersive higher education exploration program for Native American students to stay on campus and learn about how to prepare for the University application process, financial aid and degree options.

Learn more and apply

The Great Basin Mural: Honoring Heritage Through Art

The mural provides a visual representation throughout the years of Native American communities in Nevada, specifically in the Great Basin region and serves as a space for gathering, reflection, and celebration of Native American Peoples of the Great Basin.

Explore the mural

Our communities

Nevada is home to the Great Basin Tribes of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), Nuwu (Southern Paiute) and the Wašiw (Washoe). These communities are comprised of 28 separate reservations, bands, colonies, and community councils.

Are you looking to work with a Tribe?

If you would like to work with a Tribe on a program or research, please coordinate through our office and we will guide you through the process.

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2025 Affinity celebrations

The Multicultural Center hosts Affinity Celebrations to provide an opportunity for students to honor and celebrate with those who have helped them reach this milestone. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the event to celebrate with our students and their loved ones.

See all 2025 affinity celebrations

Upcoming events

Nov 18
12:00 PM Social Events
Nov 19
06:00 PM Arts & Culture

Latest news

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Local food systems get help from University to put healthy food on the table, statewide

October 29, 2025

Support helps Nevada鈥檚 farms adapt to arid conditions, expand local production and support rural economies

Daphne Hooper, President Sandoval and Fred Steinman holding Wolf Pack hand signs up while in the recording studio.

Sagebrushers Season 4 ep. 6: Nevada Tech Hub

October 23, 2025

Daphne Emm Hooper, director of Indigenous Relations and Fred Steinmann, director of the University Center for Economic Workforce, discuss building a sustainable workforce and closing the lithium loop

Stacey Burns honors the memory of Ralph Burns during the Spring 2025 Commencement Awardee Reception.

Many nations, one Nevada

October 10, 2025

Remembering Elder Ralph Burns and Dr. Myrton Running Wolf, and supporting the next generation of Indigenous language and culture advocates

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Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the 夜色视频 is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wašiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Nuwu (Southern Paiute) peoples. These lands continue to be a gathering place for Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their deep connections to these places. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on their territory.