Cornel pewewardy bio
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College of Education's Pewewardy and Berry receive awards from Indigenous higher education organization
Submitted by Patrice Scott
Two College of Education Indigenous scholars made presentations and received awards at the Oklahoma Native American Students in Higher Education, or ONASHE, conference Feb. in Norman, Oklahoma.
Cornel Pewewardy, professor of practice in the department of educational leadership, was presented with the Outstanding Role Model Award, which recognized his lifelong, outstanding contribution to teaching, research and community service to Native American college students. Nominated by former students, colleagues and community leaders, Pewewardy's portfolio also included significant change in Oklahoma legislation and raised awareness about self-determination in Oklahoma public school spaces.
Kelly Berry, a doctoral student in educational leadership and Indigenous Initiatives research associate, received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award. He i
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Western North Carolina Citizens for an End to Institutional Bigotry
September 25, pm UNC-Asheville Highsmith Student Center, Asheville, NC
"Why Educators Can't Ignore Indian Mascots" by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy
Musical Bio of Cornel Pewewardy, (Comanche-Kiowa)
Dr. Cornel Pewewardy combines creativity and a musical ear to produce traditional and contemporary Indigenous music that appeals to a broad range of audience tastes. Either playing his native flute or singing Southern Plains' songs on the "big drum," his music conveys a sense of serenity, beauty, and harmony between nature and humanity. Comel's music is a reflection of a tribal knowledge base-always leaming
and honing his music, and finding personal
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Dr. Cornel Pewewardy combines creativity and a musical ear to producera traditional and contemporary Indigenous music that appeals to a broad range of audience tastes. Either playing his native flute or singing Southern Plains' songs on the "big drum," his music conveys a sense of serenity, beauty, and harmony between natur and humanity. Cornel's music is a reflection of a tribal knowledge base—always learning and honing his music, and finding anställda peace through the creation of pleasing songs. Oyate Ump Moni is Dr. Cornel Pewewardy's Dakota name. Meaning "a leader among the people," he received this name through a Dakota name-giving ceremony while he was living in Minnesota. Cornel is Comanche and Kiowa and enrolled member of the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma.
Growing up in Southwestern Oklahoma, Cornel followed the collective talents, artists and musicians of his extended family. From this exposure, Cornel learned at an early age of his cultural