[REUPLOAD] Leadership Positions Open! Serve in UMBC's Student-led Native Coalition We are excited to announce that we have two leadership positions now open!
The Indigenous Peoples' Union is structured to honor horizontal governance as much as possible, where we collaborate with one another throughout different projects and programs without concern for hierarchies.

While we adhere to UMBC student org. policies and titles, we are currently building momentum for leadership positions to mainly serve as liaisons for union committees as part of our horizontal model. These committees center different services to the native community from UMBC to Baltimore and beyond.

This spring, the two lead positions that are open to all are:
  1. Treasurer (UMBC Title) // Lead of Event Planning (Union Title)
  2. Vice-President (UMBC Title) // Lead of Health & Wellness (Union Title)
Due to some time constraints, we will be more lenient to the requirements for the lead positions. Refer to the IPU Constitution for more details on what each position's responsibilities are and the requirements.

If you or someone you know is interested, please email c280@umbc.edu stating your interest, desired position, and availability for a quick and casual meeting!

Please share with others and look out for upcoming posts this spring semester!
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Join The Gathering Space and the Indigenous Peoples' Union in reading The Serviceberry by Robin Wall-Kimmerer over Winter Break!

The first 20 people to register will receive a copy of the book, sponsored by the Center for Religion, Spirituality & Pluralism. 

We will gather to discuss the book in the context of our theme for The Gathering Space this year: Cultivating Joy. The book discussion will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 3-4 pm. 

Registration link: https://forms.gle/61dbbNbfoeSyMA1D9 

* Reposted from The Gathering Space, view the original post here.
* The event notification itself will be posted in late January.
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Not already signed up to come with us in the van this Saturday? Spots are limited, so don't wait! Fill out this form and sign this waiver to secure your spot, and an email will be sent confirming your attendance and providing you with your ticket no later than Friday evening.

Need some convincing or don't quite know what to expect? Check out this myUMBC post with more information, and be sure to email with any questions @ c280@umbc.edu

Thank you, and we hope to see you there! ALL are welcome, and we're so excited to share this experience with you!
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