photo by: Shawn Valverde

A group poses in front of the completed tipi outside of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

The University of Kansas on Wednesday hosted its annual raising of a tipi in celebration of Indigenous People’s Day.

The holiday was Monday, but KU had been on fall break until Wednesday.

The event was on the lawn of Strong Hall Lawn and was led by 2025-2026 Miss Haskell, Angelina Giago, along with KU First Nations Student Association students and others.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

People gather for the tipi raising in front of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

People gather for the tipi raising in front of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

Tipi poles are pictured on the lawn of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

Volunteers prepare to set up the tipi in front of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

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The tipi raising commences on Wednesday, Oct.15, 2025, outside Strong Hall.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

Tipi poles are erected on Wednesday, Oct.15, 2025, outside Strong Hall.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

Tipi poles are set up outside of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct.15, 2025.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

The finishing touches are put on the tipi outside of Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct.15, 2025.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

The door is fastened on the tipi in front of Strong Hall on Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025.

photo by: Shawn Valverde

The completed tipi sits outside Strong Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.