Celebrating the Class of 2023

HOKUPA'A AWARDS

EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY MEMBER AWARD

The Exceptional Community Member Award acknowledges the investment and contribution of any member of Hōkūpaʻa. This individual has shown a great interest in the community and in helping in any way that they can to continue the community for years to come.

Recipient: Teani De Fries

HOKUPA'A AWARDS

PAʻA AWARD

The Paʻa Award is intended for a community member who has been a stronghold for our Hōkūpaʻa community throughout their four years at Dartmouth. This individual has acted as a leader and integral member of the community strengthening it for future years, with involvement in IPM and Lūʻau, and in actively engaging with the community. This is intended to thank this graduating senior for their hard work and acknowledge their importance to the Hōkūpaʻa family.

 

Recipient: Kala Harman

NATIVE AMERICANS AT DARTMOUTH

FIRST YEAR MENTOR AWARD

Presented by Native Americans at Dartmouth in recognition of an individual's demonstrated support and mentorship of the first-year Native and Indigenous students.

 

Recipient: Paige Nakai

NATIVE AMERICANS AT DARTMOUTH

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Presented by Native Americans at Dartmouth in recognition of an individual's compassionate and humble nature demonstrated through service and dedication to the Dartmouth Native and Indigenous community.

 

Recipient: Aani Perkins

NATIVE AMERICAN COUNCIL

CHARLES EASTMAN AWARD

The Charles Eastman Award is presented by the Native American Council in recognition of a student's significant contribution to the social and cultural life of the Native and Indigenous community at Dartmouth. 

Aani Perkins

Jessica Meikle

Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies

RUSSELL PRIZE

The Russell Prize is presented by the Native American Studies Department for outstanding writing in Native American/Indigenous studies by any student.

 

Julia King

Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies

WRITING PRIZE

The Writing Prize is presented by Native American Studies for outstanding writing by a Native American Studies major.

Aani Perkins

Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies

DANIEL SIMON AWARD

The Daniel Simon Award is presented by Native American Studies for outstanding overall academic achievement by any Native or Indigenous student at the college.

Aani Perkins

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM

EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY MEMBER AWARD

The Exceptional Community Member Award is presented by The Native American Program in recognition of a student's contributions and continued efforts to educate and advocate on behalf of the Dartmouth Native and Indigenous community.

 

Recipients: Gabriel Gilbert

 

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM

Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader Award is presented by The Native American Program in recognition of a student's emerging leadership through dedicated service to the Dartmouth Native and Indigenous community.

Recipient: Perciliana Moquino