Mission

Chief Robert TallTree, Carolyn Reyer
The NAS program is designed to develop a respect for and understanding of Native perspectives by:
- Providing historical and contemporary information about the unique heritage of Native peoples in the Western hemisphere
- Identifying the special place of Native peoples in West Virginia’s history and present life
- Providing a public forum for the examination of issues concerning Native peoples
- Offering opportunities for students and others to meet Native peoples in the region and to learn of their lifeways
- Providing opportunities for the University community to hear the views of Native Americans
- Facilitating research to expand our knowledge of Native peoples
- Building library resources on Native peoples for use at WVU and elsewhere in the region
- Bringing special programs on Native peoples to the public schools of the area
- Providing support for Native American students on campus







