We are happy to announce the selection of our five Chief Standing Bear scholarship recipients. Each recipient will receive a five thousand dollar scholarship. Carmella Rigatuso, Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin Madison Ball, Rosebud Ethan Yoakum, Iowa Tribe …
NCIA Executive Director Judi gaiashkibos was one of the speakers at an event at the Sheldon Art Museum remembering Genoa Indian School victims and survivors. NCIA board members Gabe Bruguier and Shanna Carpenter and members of the University of Nebraska …
Lincoln, Nebraska (February 17, 2026) – In a meaningful act of remembrance and respect, the Nebraska State Capitol will be illuminated in orange from Feb. 20th to Feb. 22nd, 2026, to honor the survivors and descendants of the Genoa Industrial School. The …
Tribal leaders meet with Governor Pillen in his bill signing room after his State of the State address. Pictured clock wise from left: Ponca Tribal Council member Shanna Carpenter, NCIA Executive Director Judi gaiashkibos, Governor Jim Pillen, Santee …
The Indigenous Roots Teacher Education Program (ROOTS) is a distance-delivered program. UNL classes are taught on-line and/or in a hybrid format. ROOTS participants live in their home communities, completing course work, practicum and student teaching …
Chief Standing Bear Scholarship Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs Chief Standing Bear Scholarship was created in 2008 to support post-secondary education for American Indian students enrolled in a tribe and able to provide proof of tribal affiliation …
LINCOLN, NE (December 4, 2025) – The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs (NCIA) and the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) today announced a joint initiative to distribute 941 copies of Bravery Magazine, featuring the life and legacy of …
The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs mourns the death of our longtime friend Dr. James Riding In. Dr. Riding In was born on August 31, 1949 and passed away on November 16, 2025. Read More
LINCOLN, Neb. — In a moving celebration held on Indigenous Peoples Day, October 13, 2025, the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln was filled with an audience of more than 200 people to honor former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland as the …
NCIA director Judi gaiashkibos was the keynote speaker at the Nebraska Rotary 5650 Regional Conference in Omaha. In addition to serving as the keynote speaker, gaishkibos was also presented with the Paul Harris Fellowship in honor of her long standing …
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