Join us for the 2026 Robert F. Berkhofer Jr. Lecture hosted by the Native American Studies Program!

Actress, comedian, writer Jana Schmieding (Lakota) will be delivering the lecture this coming Monday, April 20th at 7 pm in the Rogel ballroom in the Union. Jana was the star of Rutherford Falls, the first television/streaming show with a Native showrunner and predominantly Native writers' room. She was also a fan favorite in Reservation Dogs.