Harvard University Native American Program

Mission

The Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP) is an Interfaculty Initiative that collaborates intellectually and socially across schools throughout the university. The HUNAP Community is comprised of individuals interested in the academic, historical, and cultural study and celebration of Native American Nations and communities. HUNAP aims to do this work through academic programming, community events, travel and research grants, and tribal diplomacy efforts.

hunap turtle drum
Indigenous Traditions: Stickball in the 21st Century with headshots of the speakers

HUNAP Faculty Advisory Board Spring 2026 Courses

Upcoming Events

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Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants

HUNAP Fellowships and Grants

HUNAP provides support to Harvard students to conduct research on Native American and Indigenous issues, for professional development activities, and for conference attendance.

HUNAP Indigenous Health Seminar Series

The HUNAP Indigenous Health & Well-Being Colloquium is a series of lectures and discussions highlighting the latest research and policies related to Native and Indigenous health issues. This seminar was established by HUNAP Faculty Director Joseph P. Gone and is co-sponsored by the Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health & Social Medicine. See recordings of all past events from this series here

Most Recent Event:

Professor Teresa LaFromboise - The Potential for School as Sacred Spaces in American Indian/AK Native Adolescent Suicide Prevention. Recorded October 26, 2023