Jennifer Cadotte | jbunker@uwsuper.edu

UW-Superior has among the largest population of international students percentage wise out of all
the Universities of Wisconsin campuses.

National flags are flown in the student center to represent the nations of our students. UW-Superior’s Indigenous Cultures Resource Center is a gathering place and resource center that
fosters visibility, awareness, and leadership through intercultural learning and support with an emphasis around Indigenous Nations and Indigenous lifeways and experiences.

Indigenous Cultures Resource Center located in Swenson Hall 1030. | Photo by Drew Kerner

The ICRC operates under the Department of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. All students are welcome to visit the center and utilize the resources available.

The ICRC offers a variety of cultural events such as celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, Traditional
Storytelling Nights, and Beading Circles. As part of the EDI network, they also participate in the
EDI Certification Program.

This program aims to provide a theoretical framework for understanding equity and diversity work through personal reflection and storytelling.

The certificate gives participants direct experience working and communicating across differences while helping them apply EDI work into their personal and professional lives.

Another service they offer is the RISE Community Circles. This is a free, two-year cohort program that aims to provide a support network for underrepresented minority students during their transition into and through the first two years of their college careers. They support Indigenous students in reaching their full potential through programming, student organizations, and general
guidance.

Anyone is free to lounge in the ICRC and enjoy learning about indigenous cultures. | Photo by Drew Kerner

Cali Quaderer, Indigenous Programs Coordinator, says, “This is a safe place for all students. We
have a comfortable lounge for studying, snacks, and a network of students that make this place feel like home.”

Quaderer is a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles tribe located in northern Wisconsin not far from
the UW-Superior campus. Her goal is to foster a connection for students with their traditional
cultural teachings and educate others about Indigenous ways of life.

The ICRC is located in Swenson Hall Room 1030. For more information contact: Cali Quaderer at (715) 394-8501 or email at cquader2@uwsuper.edu.