Welcome to Arrow Address, a Native student-led blog dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices and perspectives. Our goal is to provide a space where Native students can share experiences, reflections, and insights that connect the local to the global—from campus events and community initiatives to national policy conversations and international Indigenous movements.
Just as an arrow carries intention and direction, this blog reflects our collective effort to move forward with purpose. Here, we will highlight Native student life on campus, discuss pressing issues such as tribal sovereignty and Indigenous law, and engage in conversations about wellness, culture, and identity. In the near future, we will also introduce an Indigenous food-centered blog series that explores traditional foodways, sustainability, and the role of food in community health.
Through Arrow Address, we aim to create an ongoing dialogue that uplifts Native voices, honors tradition, and engages with the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous peoples today.
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The Case of Sovereignty: McGirt v. Oklahoma
Because Federally Recognized Indian tribes have a unique political status in the United States, the lines between which laws apply and under what jurisdiction tend to get blurred. Federal Indian Law dictates that tribes are recognized as “domestic-dependent nations,” a term that gives tribes the status of self-governance insofar as it does not interfere with…Continue…
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Robert Lewis: Native Storyteller
Last Wednesday, Native American Student Services proudly hosted storyteller Robert Lewis on campus to perform for any who wanted to attend. Lewis, a National Treasure and featured educator across the globe, prides himself on cultural education, inclusivity, and community. The night of the event, the interns and staff gathered into a classroom in the Multicultural…Continue…
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Federal Indian Law You Didn’t Know- Part 1
Among the 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, there is a deep web of intricate law that protects our status as sovereign nations. These laws include protections for reservations, land, self-governance, funding, health services, and more. While laws and protections are extensive, knowledge of the inner workings of these services and their histories…Continue…