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Photo of Luhui Whitebear who is stepping down as center director of Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws.

Luhui Whitebear transitions to academic position, stepping down as Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws center director

Sydni Zidarevich, Justice, Equity and Diversity Beat Reporter
February 16, 2023

After nearly a decade, Luhui Whitebear is stepping down as Center Director of the Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws Cultural Center as she transitions to a full-time academic position as an assistant professor of...

David Lewis, an assistant professor of anthropology and ethnic studies in the School of Language, Culture, & Society, in his office in Waldo Hall on May 6. Lewis is one of the professors spearheading the new Indigenous studies minor, which will allow OSU students to learn more about Indigenous culture, history, art and more.

Indigenous Studies minor to start at OSU as three Indigenous faculty members are given tenure track

Riley LeCocq, News Reporter
May 12, 2022

Luhui Whitebear, assistant professor in the School of Language, Culture and Society, is one of three faculty hired for tenure track, which has helped launch an Indigenous Studies minor at Oregon State...

This illustration depicts a Star of David with candles among a pattern. Every year, Oregon State University observes Holocaust Memorial Week with events, activities, and exhibits.

Holocaust Memorial Week aims to ‘teach young people about the Holocaust’

Sam Misa, News Contributor
April 27, 2022

In its 35th year of programming, Oregon State University’s Holocaust Memorial Week, which will continue until May 3, will feature various speakers giving insight on the Holocaust and its history.  The...

Photo of Luhui Whitebear who is stepping down as center director of Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws.

OSU researchers, Corvallis leaders advocate for documenting, recognizing women’s history

Lara Rivera, News Contributor
March 27, 2022

Oregon State University researchers and Corvallis, Ore. leaders are working to document women’s history, from preserving women’s stories through records and exhibits to the Corvallis School District...

A vendor at the farmers’ market, Sam from Brandywine Fisheries, weighing salmon on Oct. 9. Salmon is integral to Indigenous cuisine in the Pacific Northwest.

Brockman: Examine Indigenous food for greater cultural awareness on Thanksgiving

Luke Brockman, Columnist
November 1, 2021

Editor’s Note: This column does not represent the opinion of The Daily Barometer. This column reflects the personal opinions of the writer. Curiosity can often lead to knowledge and fulfilment,...

Center Director Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws and Assistant Professor, School of Language, Culture, and Society Luhui Whitebear poses in a mask acknowledging Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The image of a red handprint has come to symbolize the MMIW movement as a way to represent the thousands of women who have been silenced.

‘We ought to be doing more’ for Native American Heritage Month

Sam Misa, News Contributor
November 1, 2021

Though there are more than 400 Native Americans living in Corvallis, Ore., which is located on Kalapuya land, Luhui Whitebear said “there isn’t much in town for Indigenous folk outside of Ina Haws.” Whitebear...

Letitia Carson Elementary School located at 2701 NW Satinwood St. in Corvallis, Ore. Before recent efforts to change problematic school names in the area, the school was called Wildcat Elementary, and prior to that, was named Wilson Elementary.

CSD school renamings seek to provide ‘more complete,’ ‘authentic’ American history

Lara Rivera, News Contributor
October 29, 2021

The Corvallis School District has renamed three elementary schools formerly known as Hoover, Jefferson and Wilson, one year after the resolution was originally proposed.  The name change was completed...

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Benton County releases CSD board election results

Elijah Dodd, News Contributor
May 19, 2021

Benton County released the results of the 2021 Corvallis School District election on the night of May 18 on the Oregon election results website. The winners of this school district election will serve...

Notable Willamette Valley trans-rights advocate, Dharma Mirza, can be seen supporting trans-rights and AIDS awareness. Mirza is a figure of hope and progress for the local community, while managing the biggest drag family in the Linn-Benton county.

Alumnae chapter of OSU sorority hosts world AIDS event, aims to educate about, destigmatize HIV

Angela Tam, News Contributor
November 29, 2020

Although HIV and AIDS can impact everyone, it has impacted certain groups disproportionately more. This has included the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, IV drug users and sex workers.Dharma Mirza is...

(Right) Luhui Whitebear watches as Oregon Governor Kate Brown signs a bill to launch an investigation within the state of Oregon asking the different law enforcement agencies, between the state and the Oregon tribal communities, to work together and recognize the extent of the issue of missing Native American women. 

OSU student testifies before State Senate, protects Native American women

Lillian Nomie, News Contributor
May 28, 2019

University Ph.D student spoke in front of the state Senate in support of a bill that directly affects her community, helping push to focus on the issue of missing Native American women. Luhui Whitebear,...

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Native American sketch comedy group performs at OSU

Jaycee Kalama, News Reporter
May 20, 2019

For the first time in five years, comedy group 1491s came back to Oregon State University for a Native American comedy night, to perform a set on the realities Indigenous people face living in today’s...

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Salmon Bake honors Native American culture

Matthew Brooks, News Contributor
May 20, 2019

As the Friday-morning clouds opened up to rays of sunshine, a line of people formed to get their hands on some of the salmon being served at this year’s Salmon Bake—an annual event hosted by the Native...

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