Kody Grant, Colonial Williamsburg’s American Indian Initiative lead interpreter, has spent much of his career breaking down that dichotomy and humanizing Native American people through research, historical interpretation and education.

UVA Today, by Alice Berry Kody Grant, as UVA’s first tribal liaison, will work to better bridge the gap between the University and Virginia tribes while also encouraging Native American students to pursue education at UVA.

A powwow is a time for tribes to gather with one another and the public, providing a vibrant display of Native cultures. In Virginia, most powwows are held between May and October and are opportunities to engage with the Commonwealth’s diverse tribal nations. Tribal citizens enjoy powwows as a time...

UVAToday article by Alice Berry An earthy, herbal, sweet scent wafted out of the teaching kitchen inside the Department of Student Health and Wellness at the University of Virginia on a recent afternoon. That fragrant aroma surrounded students, faculty and staff gathered in front of hot plates to...