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Lawrence news June 20, 2025 - 7:59 pm

Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center board fractured, disbanded more than a year ago

by Maya Hodison

An explosive social media post Friday afternoon announced that Lawrence’s Indigenous Community Center has been inactive for about a year and a half because of a former leader’s control and actions.

Education November 11, 2023 - 7:59 pm

Panelists to speak about gender-based violence in Indigenous communities

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming panel at the Lawrence Public Library will focus on gender-based violence in Indigenous communities, the law, advocacy work to combat violence and opportunities to support that work.

Arts & Events October 12, 2023 - 5:27 pm

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to continue this weekend in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Lawrence events on Friday and Saturday aim to celebrate Indigenous cultures and identities, specifically related to ecology.

Tom Harper / The Lawrence Times
Education October 6, 2023 - 2:21 pm

Students plan to raise tipi on campus for Indigenous Peoples Day; panels to follow

by Lawrence Times

Students with the First Nations Student Association at KU plan to raise a tipi on campus in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Two panels are also planned.

Arts & Events July 13, 2023 - 4:04 pm

Ribbon cutting to celebrate new Lawrence bus shelter art by Indigenous artists

by Maya Hodison

A ribbon cutting this weekend will celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their new works adorning Lawrence bus stop shelters.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 2, 2023 - 8:33 pm

Walk, proclamation bring crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people to the forefront in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Community members walked together through downtown Lawrence to show solidarity and raise awareness of the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people and the fight to end the historical violence.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education April 27, 2023 - 4:20 pm

Indigenous Community Center’s event series to honor missing, murdered Indigenous people, spread awareness

by Maya Hodison

A weeklong series of events in Lawrence aim to educate the community about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, who are often denied justice. All are invited to participate in solidarity.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 21, 2023 - 6:08 pm

Lawrence community activists examine need for reparations, local racial equity

by Maya Hodison

Alex Kimball Williams played her baritone ukulele Saturday morning as she sang the protesting lyrics of “Strange Fruit.” Her performance set the scene for a conversation urging the Lawrence community to acknowledge that strides toward racial equity are far from over.

Lawrence news January 19, 2023 - 9:59 am

Lawrence BIPOC-led organizations to host community Racial Unity Event

by Maya Hodison

B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence (Black Literature and Arts Collective of Kansas), the Indigenous Community Center and Sanctuary Alliance are collaborating to lead a Racial Unity Event, featuring a program with a free potluck meal.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 26, 2022 - 9:19 pm

Haskell’s Welcome Back Powwow builds community, honors tradition

by Jordan Winter

Haskell Indian Nations University on Saturday hosted its Welcome Back Powwow, giving students an opportunity to come together for healing and tradition.

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