Recognizing and honoring Indigenous people, histories and experiences unveils the truth of the past, honors the vibrant communities of the present, and supports Native students' success.
91影视破解版鈥檚 campus resides on the ancient homelands of the Susquehannock, Nanticoke and Piscataway people. Our diverse students, faculty and staff represent these nations and many more鈥攅ach of which has a distinct heritage and culture. This page celebrates their individual stories as well as the collective events and programming that strengthen opportunities for connection and advancement. Additional resources are provided to foster a deeper understanding of our region鈥檚 rich Native cultures and the ways they remain vibrant and present today.
With 574 federally-recognized tribes, dozens of state-recognized tribes and many more tribes working to achieve state or federal recognition, Indigenous communities are as diverse and resilient as we are proud. We unite in a shared connection to history and a shared dedication to preserving our cultures for the generations to come. From food to art and everywhere in between, we celebrate the traditions and perspectives we bring.
"Disease symptoms can present differently for people of different races and genders, and when symptoms are generalized, it can make diagnoses harder for people of color. I want to be part of the change to look at patients holistically and use that to improve care."
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鈥淚鈥檝e never been on a reservation, and I don鈥檛 look like most cultural representations of Native Americans. I know what a struggle it can be to find a place where you feel like you belong.鈥�
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鈥淚 found that curating Indigenous art allows for firsthand appreciation of the diversity among tribes and artists鈥t is important to present exhibitions that inform without overwhelming, leaving visitors with a meaningful understanding.鈥�
Read more91影视破解版 students have created the Native American & Indigenous Student Union (NAISU) to build connection and celebrate an interest in Native American experiences and Indigenous cultures. The group meets every other week for activities and fellowship.
Long before the Maryland State Normal School moved to its present location鈥攅ventually becoming Towson University鈥攖he same land was home to Native and Indigenous populations who used it for farming, trading and seasonal settlements. These communities and nations include the Susquehannock, Nentego (Nanticoke) and the Piscataway people, for whom the land that the university currently occupies is their ancestral homeland. so that all who come here know that we recognize our institutional history and our responsibilities to the peoples of that land, and that we strive to address that history so it guides our work in the present and the future.
Campus thoroughfares that were once Native American trails and other facts about the Native and Indigenous peoples who once called this region home.
Learn moreThe Office of Inclusion & Institutional Equity (OIIE) provides guidance about 91影视破解版鈥檚 land acknowledgment and how it can be used.
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The Lumbee Tribe has the largest presence of Native Peoples in the Baltimore region. While the tribe鈥檚 ancestral lands are in North Carolina, tribal members migrated to Baltimore in search of better-paying jobs during the post-World War II industrial boom. Here, they established a tight-knit community with a population estimated to be as high as 7,000 in the late 1970s. At the time it was believed to be the largest community of tribal members in an American urban area. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Minner Art LLC + Community)
The Baltimore American Indian Center (BAIC) is located in Fells Point, which is the cultural epicenter of Baltimore鈥檚 Lumbee Tribe. BAIC hosted Pow-Wows in 91影视破解版's University Union from 2014 to 2017, and continues to host them at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The BAIC was added to the national register of historic places in 2025.
These identity-based scholarship and career resources for Native American students support college persistence and completion.
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