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Indigenous Studies Working Group: Indigenous Pedagogies (February 3, 11-12:30)
Posted onJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 2023
The goal of ISWG is to establish an ongoing campus space where Indigenous scholars – and those who focus on Indigenous issues – can share ideas in an environment that truly recognizes Indigenous knowledge and its importance. ISWG is a non-competitive and dialogical space where Indigenous knowledge serves to decolonize the academy. This open-form discussion […]
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19th Annual Indigenous Law Conference
Posted onNovember 13, 2022November 13, 2022
19th Annual Indigenous Law Conference The Indigenous Law and Policy Center and Tribal In-House Counsel Association November 17-18, 2022 Learn more https://www.indigenouslawconference.com/ An Indigenous Law Conference was an obvious priority when the ILPC was established in 2003. A collaborative partnership with TICA in 2015 allows the Indigenous Law Conference to be a cutting edge event […]
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Native American Heritage Month Events
Posted onNovember 1, 2022November 13, 2022
Below is a list of events happening in and around East Lansing (Nkwejong) during the month of November. Kiq’ijel Kaminaqiib’ (traditional Maya, Nahua, & Purépecha Día de los Muertos)November 1 and 2, 4-7 PM | Kellogg Center PatioThe Indigenous Latinx Student Organization (ILSO), is hosting a traditional Maya, Nahua, & Purépecha Día de los Muertos. […]
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Spring 2023 Courses
Posted onOctober 31, 2022November 8, 2022
This spring, AIIS will be offering the following courses: AIIS 201: Introduction to AIIS Tu/Th 12:40-2pmE. MitchellThis course serves as an introduction to the study of American Indian and other Indigenous peoples, including issues related to culture, knowledge, language, governance, colonization, sovereignty, and ongoing revitalization efforts. AIIS 491: Special Topics (Great Lakes Indigenous Fashion)Tu/Th 10:20-11:40amE. MitchellThis […]
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Aanii Boozhoo from Interim Director
Posted onOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022
Boozhoo. Aanii. Kristin Arola nindizhinikaaz. Makwa nindoodem. Zhooniyaabii’igan Wikwedong nindonjibaa. Nkwejong nindaa. Anishinaabekwe miinawaa Suomalainen nindaaw.  Greetings everyone. My name is Kristin Arola and I am the new Interim Director of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program. Through my tribally enrolled mother, I am a first-generation descendant of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Lake […]
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Corn Braiding Demonstration
Posted onNovember 17, 2021November 17, 2021
Join us for an online Corn Braiding demonstration led by Rosebud Schneider and Thurman Bear on November 19th, 2021 at 4 PM EST.
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