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Indigenous Peoples' Day Teach In

Monday, October 13, 2025 12:00–2:30 PM
  • Location
    6th Floor Library Parlor Room
  • Description
    Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that honors the history, culture, and ongoing contributions of Native and Indigenous Peoples, while also recognizing the resilience of communities who have survived colonization. It is a time for education, reflection, and celebration of Indigenous presence and voices. Since 2021 UTA has hosted an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Land Acknowledgement Courtyard.



    This year, the Native American Student Association (NASA) will dedicate Indigenous Peoples Day to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Les Riding In. Dr. Riding In was instrumental in bringing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day to the University of Texas at Arlington, and his work on campus and in the community has left a lasting impact.



    The memorial will highlight Dr. Riding In’s decades of service, mentorship, and leadership. Speakers will include colleagues, students, and community members who worked alongside him on projects such as the Annual UTA Powwow, the development of the University’s Land Acknowledgment, and the creation of the Land Acknowledgment Courtyard, as well as initiatives that extended into the broader Native community. Those who were mentored by him will also share reflections on how his guidance continues to shape their paths.



    The event will begin with a program in the UTA Planetarium, followed by a gathering in the Land Acknowledgment Courtyard to conclude the ceremony. Our goal is to create a space not only to remember Dr. Riding In, but to honor his enduring legacy by carrying forward the work he believed in so strongly.



    All are welcome to attend.
  • Website
    https://events.uta.edu/event/indigenous-peoples-day-teach-in
  • Categories
    Recreation & Fun

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