Michigan State University, MiLEAP release updated Native American resource guide
Michigan State University’s Native American Institute partnered with the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential to publish an updated Native American Resource Guide, according to MSU’s Office of University Outreach and Engagement. The guide is designed to improve access to tribal and Indigenous services and opportunities across Michigan.
Melissa Kiesewetter, Tribal liaison for MiLEAP, said the guide supports Native students and families by connecting them with educational resources, scholarships and community programs. Kevin Leonard, director of the Native American Institute, said the collaboration ensures tribal nations and community members can access needed supports. The 2025 edition of the guide, which was last published in 2016, is available both online and in print and includes updated information and artwork from Native artists in Michigan.
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