Faculty and staff are invited to join UNLV’s first university-wide observance of the National Day of Remembrance, honoring children who died during the Indian boarding school era and recognizing the resilience of survivors and their descendants.

When & Where:

• Monday, September 29, 2025 | Check-in 12:30 p.m. | Film 1:–3:20 p.m. | UNLV Theater

• Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Orange Shirt Day observed campus-wide

Event Highlights:

• Film Screening: Remaining Native – a documentary following 17-year-old Ku Stevens as he navigates his dreams while learning about his great-grandfather’s experiences at the Stewart Indian School.

• Panel Discussion: Featuring the film director, Ku Stevens and family, Josh Bonde (Director, Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum), and moderated by UNLV graduate student Analiesa Delgado.

• Proclamation & Acknowledgements

• Meet & Greet: Immediately following the film, attendees can enjoy Native tacos, refreshments, counseling support from UNLV CAPS and NAMI, and Remaining Native swag. T-shirts will also be provided to wear for Orange Shirt Day.

Campus Partners:

• Office of the President

• College of Hospitality: Dean’s Office; Professor Rhonda Montgomery; Tammi Tiger

• College of Liberal Arts: Dean’s Office; Graduate Student Analiesa Delgado

• William S. Boyd School of Law: Dean’s Office; Indigenous Nations Gaming Group (INGG)

• Reid W. Griffith Public History Institute

• Student Diversity Programs

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