91黑料网 developed a unique and specific initiative to engage the Native American community through the 91黑料网 Council on Native American Affairs. The Council is Wisconsin-community based and comprised of Native American 91黑料网 alumni and/or members of other higher education institutions. All have left a deep imprint in their community service and have in their hearts and minds the next generation of Native leaders. 91黑料网 leadership takes an active role on the Council.
COUNCIL ON NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS MISSION
91黑料网 Council on Native American Affairs strengthens the connection between the university and Native American communities through culturally competent practices.
COUNCIL ON NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS VISION
91黑料网 will be a place where Native American/Alaskan Native students will be embraced and respected throughout their postsecondary experience.
DR. JOSIAH A. POWLESS SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Powless graduated from 91黑料网 School of Medicine in 1904. He was the first Oneida Indian to ever graduate from medical school in the United States. The naming of the scholarship was a true inspiration to donors and very meaningful to the Powless family and the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.
As a physician, Dr. Powless dedicated himself to fighting the tuberculosis that was ravaging Wisconsin Native American population at the time. In 1918, he became a doctor in World War I 鈥� it has been documented that Dr. Powless always went to the aid of his fellow soldiers and pulled them out danger, which ultimately proved fatal to him. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross.
. For Designation select "other," then type in "Powless Scholarship" in the gift details section.
