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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, really impressive Native American numbers there![/quote]

Northwestern appears to have exceptional native American support and programs based on their admitted student day and freshman orientation.

Their land acknowledgement statements are very interesting and the best I have heard having toured many universities.  Most schools have this weird, prayer like, groveling apology confession given by some white person in a suit.  They are performative, insincere, cult like and just plain strange.

Northwestern's statement is given by a staff member who is an actual native first nation descendant, given as an historical presentation with joy and reverence.   It is both forward thinking and respectful of the past, and not something focused on atonement by of blame of young adults who had zero part in what happened in this country centuries ago.  It is really inspiring and I applaud NU for taking this approach.

If the Northwestern's land acknowledgement statement is any indication of how they approach support for native students, it is not surprising that their native American numbers are quite higher than average.

One thing to consider, being located in the midwest, MANY families that appear to be white have native American heritage, just 2 or 3 generations back.  Commercial DNA tests make it easier to find this connection.  I suspect that a portion of that percentage is midwest students who appear to be white from physical appearance, but have a grandparent or great grandparent who is half or quarter native American.

On the note of the racial breakdowns, the class of 2028 appeared to be very mixed race, as most kids are now in the US.  Watching the class of 2028 parade through campus at orientation, I would estimate the class is only [b]around 45% white[/b] with the next biggest group being mixed race.[/quote]

The bolded should say white [b]or asian[/b][/quote]

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