Native American Studies Past Events:

Inside Tribal Politics: Governments, Community Activism, and the Law
On Monday, November 10, 2008 (5:00pm, 3512 Haven Hall) a panel discussion with special guest panelists: Ada Deer, David Cornsilk, and Matthew Fletcher met to share their experiences and insights of the issues surrounding tribal politics. This panel was sponsored by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs & Native American Studies in collaboration with Native American Student Association and Native American Law Student Association.

On Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 Jonathan Lear presented "Ethics in the Face of Cultural Devastation: Chief Plenty Coups and the Crow Nation."  Lear, a University of Chicago philosopher and psychoanalyst, seeks an understanding of human suffering, human creativity, and the possibilities for hope.

On Wednesday, September 20, 2006 (4:00pm, 3512 Haven Hall) David Treuer presented  "The Clouds Overhead: Learning How to Read Native American Fiction." Treuer, Associate Professor of English, University of Minnesota, author of Native American Fiction: A Users Guide.

Native American Studies is pleased to co-host the Toronto-based Curve Lake Ojibway playwrite, journalist, and humorist, Drew Hayden Taylor.  Taylor, who was an Artist-in-Residence at the Residential College for Fall 2006, partnered with RC Drama Faculty member, Martin Walsh in his "Play Production Seminar," worked on a new play, and presented work to the university.