Athens is a place known for its college life, prominent sports culture and growing population. However, many people remain unaware of its rich Native American history and Indigenous community.
Native American students made history on November 11, 2022, hosting the first-ever PowWow on UGA grounds since the school's charter in 1785. The Native American Student Association (NASA) is the smallest and youngest student organization at UGA, yet their event played host to an audience of more than 100 people. The PowWow was originally scheduled to be held on Reed Field and had to be moved to Tate Theater due to rain, a move that didn't affect audience enthusiasm in the least.
While Thanksgiving is a time of family and food for some, it often comes with cultural appropriation and unsavory depictions of Native American culture. The holiday has been criticized for
The Native American Student Association at UGA was founded this semester with the goals of both identifying challenges in improving diversity, equity and inclusion, and building community among Native students,