Saturday, October 10th, 2026, Lori V. Quigley, Ph.D. (Seneca, Wolf Clan) was recognized by the Seneca Nation Council for her Lifetime Achievement Award presented at this year’s 57th Annual National Indian Education Association Conference Awards Ceremony.
Dr. Lori V. Quigley has enjoyed over 40 years career in education, attaining the rank of tenured full professor and holding positions as an academic dean, provost, and president. Lori’s research interests include multigenerational trauma, indigenous language reclamation, and culturally relevant pedagogy from an indigenous lens.
She served as an advisor for the documentary Unseen Tears: The Impact of Native American Residential Boarding Schools and has published journal articles on the history of the Thomas Indian School, Seneca language curriculum development, and pedagogy.
Her work has made advances in Native education, Seneca language initiatives, and a fuller understanding of the history of Native American boarding schools.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Dr. Quigley!
