Native American Student Services Lawrence KS USD 497

05/20/2026

This is an awesome opportunity for incoming high school freshman to graduating seniors. The deadline to register for this year's workshop is this Friday, May 22. Scholarships are available. To apply: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_3OeqNE42w4UpGnA

Attention High School Students! The deadline to register for this year's workshop is this Friday, May 22: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OeqNE42w4UpGnA

The folks at KU work hard to make this a free all-inclusive workshop for any Native American high schooler (rising freshman to graduating seniors) interested in journalism writing, T.V. broadcast, documentary filmmaking, and podcast.
To get this experience for free, be sure to fill out the short scholarship essay. There are also opportunities for free travel.

Students will spend July 6-10 staying at the dorms at the University of Kansas and working with professional Native American media makers in the field.

04/16/2026

On April 15, 2026, we spent the day at Prairie Park Elementary School's first ever Cultural Celebration. Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence, NaFehna Farve, and Jr Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence, Riley Alva, began their day with Kindergarten and First grade classes. Both NaFehna and Riley took turns presenting and explaining parts of their regalia, materials used in each piece, and their significance. Our new friends were so amazing throughout and asked so many good questions. ️
We ended the day with Fourth and Fifth grade classes and some NYO(Native Youth Olympics) action. Our NASS Coordinator (David Farve) spoke about the history of NYO and its events. Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence (NaFehna Farve), and Jr Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence (Riley Alva) demonstrated the Seal Hop(modified version) and Eskimo Stick Pull. NaFehna and Riley helped 4-5th graders in their attempts at both the Seal Hop and Eskimo Stick Pull. At the end, a couple of teachers got in on the Stick Pull.
It was an amazing time! Thank you so much to Prairie Park Elementary School for having us💛

03/05/2026

Come learn from Lisa LaRue Baker(Cherokee Nation) of 785 Arts and make your own single wall or double wall basket. The workshop is limited to 20 individuals. Those from past workshops who did not get to finish their basket are encouraged to sign up and complete their basket. Bring your family and friends.

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: NASS Building - 2704 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046

Link to register is in the comments.

03/04/2026

There will be an Indian Education Committee & Indian Parent Committee meeting on March 24, 2026 beginning at 6PM at the NASS Building. The Indian Parent Committee meeting agenda will be the Title VI public hearing on tutoring for the 26-27 school year.

03/01/2026

Our Jr Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence, Riley Alva.✨ ️

We are proud to recognize Riley Alva, a 7th grade student at Southwest Middle School, as she nears the end of her reign as Jr. Miss Indian Youth of Lawrence.

Riley recently invited her Southwest peers and their families to attend her community powwow held at Lawrence High School. This free, family-friendly event celebrated Native culture, youth leadership, and tradition, bringing our broader community together in a meaningful way.

We are proud to recognize Riley Alva, a 7th-grade student at Southwest Middle School, as she nears the end of her reign as Jr. Miss Indian Youth of the Lawrence Southwest community!

02/05/2026

Come on out to see us on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the LHS Intertribal Club Powwow!
This post will be updated as needed.

01/15/2026

Save the Date! The 2026 Youth Culture Summer Camp is coming soon. Applications will open on March 1st, so stay tuned for more details!

12/22/2025

Hello NASS families,
NASS & our Parent Committee was able to purchase 75 turkeys with funds from the Indian Taco Sale on November 15, 2025.
We still have a few turkeys left to be claimed. Sign up is required and the turkeys must be picked up on Monday, December 22, 2025 (TODAY) from 4PM-6PM at the NASS building- 2704 Louisiana Street. The limit is 1 turkey per NASS family. You can sign up by scanning the QR code or clicking the link in your email to reserve your turkey. The sign up will close once all 75 turkeys have been claimed.

12/17/2025

Save the date for our Lawrence High Intertribal Club Powwow on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Lawrence High School - 1901 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66046. More information to come. We hope to see you there!!!

11/20/2025

Join us on November 22nd for the launch of Douglas County’s Indigenous Food Systems Study and Action Plan! This plan will outline recommendations to strengthen Indigenous foodways in our County. This event is made possible with Kansas Health Foundation Hunger Free Kansas grant and our partners at HINU USDA Extension Office and the KU Office of Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives.

📅 Event Schedule:
1:00 - 1:30 PM: Welcome
1:30 - 3:00 PM: Dive into food processing, arts, and enjoy a walking activity
3:00 - 4:00 PM: Engage with our Presentation and World Café