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Indigenous History Achievement Award

Friday, February 27, 2026 10:38 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Nominations for the Indigenous History Achievement Award (formerly called the American Indian Lifetime Achievement Award) are now open. This annual award is designed to recognize a scholar for substantial contributions to the field of American Indian and Indigenous history. Criteria for selection include:

  • Scholarship in the field

  • Commitment to Native nations and Indigenous communities

  • Mentorship of Indigenous students

  • Commitment to WHA/Indigenous Scholars Luncheon

Nominations can be made online through this Google form by April 30, 2026. Please note that you need to be a WHA member to nominate someone; however, the nominee does not need to be a member of the WHA. A selection committee will review the nominations and choose the awardee, who will be acknowledged at the Indigenous Scholars Luncheon held during the annual WHA conference.


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