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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

NYU School of Law and Yale University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences are collaborating to create the American Indian Sovereignty Project. This project will confront the impacts of federal Indian law and policy on Native American sovereignty. (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Joint NYU-Yale project addresses the impact of U.S. colonialism on Indigenous communities

The American Indian Sovereignty Project, spearheaded by the NYU School of Law and the Yale University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, will research the impacts of U.S. federal policy on Native American sovereignty.
Nina Huang, Staff Writer September 16, 2021

Maggie Blackhawk and Ned Blackhawk have seen Indigenous history, policy and community development sidelined by scholars and academic institutions throughout their careers. Now,...

Students stood on the steps of Kimmel on Tuesday to show their support for the No Dakota Access Pipeline Movement.

Divest Rallies With National Standing Rock Movement

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 16, 2016
Divest stood in solidarity with Standing Rock during its pre-rally on Kimmel's staircases that happened before they joined a larger rally in the Financial District — a nationwide effort that occurred in various cities today.
“100 Years” follows one Native American woman through her fight against injustice in modern America.

‘100 Years’ Still Not Long Enough

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
"100 Years" in one of the most in-depth and unsettling examinations of injustices against Native Americans to surface in film history. Director Melinda Janko follows the story of Blackfeet warrior Elouise Cobell, who fought for 30 years for justice for her people.