Statement of Purpose

The kaku-ixt mana ina haws (ina haws) represents the Indigenous people of the Americas and Pacific Islands. We strive to deconstruct colonial borders’ impact on Indigenous identities while also honoring the sovereignty of Tribes. While protecting and preserving the rights of Indigenous people, we provide a sense of home/community for Indigenous students that helps preserve their Indigenous identities while in college. The ina haws provides a source of support honoring the cultures of the first people of these lands and waters. We also provide educational opportunities to educate all about the regions Tribes.

The ina haws prides itself in being a brave space that Indigenous students can be in community and express their culture. Events are held fall, winter, and spring terms that highlight Indigenous history, culture, and current issues that also help give the broader campus community more understanding about Indigenous people. We always recognize and give thanks to the Kalapuya people whose land OSU resides.

If you would like to learn more about the space, we invite you to stop by anytime. You can also learn more about the (NAL) history in the Multicultural Archives in the Valley Library. We also invite you to follow us on social media and/or sign up for our listserv to be kept up to date with us.

We welcome everyone to join us – even from a distance. If you would like to be connected to our resources from afar, please let us know, and we will work to include you in our efforts.