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• American Indian Studies statement on the October 2 event at Assembly Hall
• Not Our Mascot Rally
On Friday, October 2, students plan a protest of this year’s “Next Dance”
• Hate Crimes at UIUC: Native American Art Vandalized for Fifth Time
On May 20, 2009, three items from the Beyond the Chief art exhibit, created by the renowned Cheyenne-Arapaho artist HOCK E AYE VI Edgar Heap of Birds, were vandalized for the fifth time.
• History of Vandalized "Beyond the Chief" Exhibit
• Meet the Chief . . .
John P. Froman, Chief of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, and Jason Dollarhide, Second Chief, will give a presentation about the Peoria nation's history, services, and programs.
• Department of History Supports Removal of the Chief
Department of History expresses solidarity with the November 15th statement issues by the Native American House and American Indian Studies Program.
• "chief" illiniwek's "Next Dance" at Assembly Hall set for November 15, 2008
I Resist reports on how pro-mascot supporters organized a return of "chief" illiniwek to the Assembly Hall.
• Native American House / American Indian Studies Statement on November 15 Event
The planned event represents a step backwards in the process of changing the climate of intolerance, insensitivity, and dehumanization that Native American people experience at Illinois.