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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 28, 2025 - 11:24 am

Powwow at Hillcrest Elementary School draws hundreds of community members

by Molly Adams

School powwows are common in areas with large Native American populations, but Saturday’s powwow at Hillcrest Elementary was a first for Lawrence schools.

Education October 15, 2024 - 10:11 pm

Native American Student Services works to extend reach as federal grant shifts; board president calls for increased staffing of program

by Maya Hodison

Eligibility requirements for a federal grant the Lawrence school district’s Native American Student Services utilizes has changed to allow more students to be served, the program coordinator told the Lawrence school board Tuesday.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education October 12, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Lawrence school board to hear update on Native American Student Services

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will hear an update on the district’s Native American Student Services.

Education February 22, 2024 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence school district names new Native American Student Services coordinator

by Lawrence Times

David Farve, Mississippi Choctaw and Lawrence High alum, has been named the new coordinator of Native American Student Services for the Lawrence school district.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 29, 2024 - 10:22 pm

Committee members ask Lawrence school district to fund Native American Student Services coordinator position

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

As Lawrence school district administrators move toward hiring a new Native American Student Services coordinator, members of two committees are asking them to consider budget changes to free up more funds to go directly toward supporting Indigenous students.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education December 20, 2023 - 2:16 pm

Lawrence school district’s Native American Student Services coordinator resigns

by Maya Hodison

Kenneth “Kenny” St. Pierre, Native American Student Services coordinator, announced his resignation from the position Wednesday morning.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 13, 2023 - 5:46 pm

Rapper Supaman weaves together Indigenous, hip-hop cultures during Lawrence school assembly

by Tricia Masenthin

Hundreds filled the main gymnasium at Billy Mills Middle School on Monday morning for a message of positivity and resilience from Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer Supaman.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 17, 2023 - 10:41 pm

Native American Student Services honors graduating seniors; history made with eagle feather dedication

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School senior Inila Brave is set to give a speech at her school’s commencement ceremony next week, an honor that she said the Lawrence school district’s support program for Native American students helped prepare her for.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 9, 2023 - 4:34 pm

Native American students participate in cultural activities through Lawrence school district’s support program

by Maya Hodison

Out of the 574 federally recognized tribal nations in the United States, approximately 120 are represented within the Lawrence school district, Kenny St. Pierre told school board members on Monday.

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