News and EventsFebruary 1, 2012: Call for Papers 8th Annual Indigenous and American Studies Storyteller's of the Americas Conference: March 23 & 24, 2012, University at Buffalo Challenging Settler Colonialism: In honor of the work of John Mohawk and Barry White, the University at Buffalo invites scholars and community members to the 8th Annual Indigenous and American Studies Storyteller's of the Americas Conference. As Indigenous intellectuals, both John and Barry taught about the legacy of colonization and its impact on those living in settler colonial societies. Colonization continues to affect our lives in numerous ways and, thus, must be critically examined. John passionately advocated for revitalizing Indigenous cultures as a way to liberate ourselves from colonial mindsets. Barry used traditional teachings and knowledge to highlight the differences between Indigenous and Western thinking. In remembering the work of these two elders, this year we bring our minds together to focus on the theme of challeging settler colonialism. This broad theme econpasses both theoretical and practical work and is applicable to research and analysis in various academic disciples. We invite researchers, teachers and community members in the fields of Indigenous and American studies to contribute work on all aspects of Indigenous and American knowledge, language and culture. Potential areas of interest include:
We welcome diverse interpretaions of the conference theme and works which emerge with Indigenous and American culture. We encourage presentations from the traditional to the non-traditional, and invite submissions from all disciplines within the humanities and the arts. Please submit a 250 word proposal by February 1, 2012 via e-mail to ubamsconference@Yahoo.com The conference keynote address will be given by Dr. Jennifer Denetdale The John Mohawk Memorial address will be given by Dr. Susan Hill *Conference coordinated by the UB American Studies Graduate Association and the Native Graduate Association.
PRE-ADMISSION WORKSHOP University of Colorado
School of Medicine Denver, CO March 22-25, 2012 DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5, 2012 ATTENTION: AI/AN Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) and the Four Corners Alliance will conduct a Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW) hosted by the University of Colorado School of Medicine that focuses upon skills necessary for successful application and admittance to a health profession school. In addition, this event will be jointly held with the Schools of Medicine from the University of Arizona, the University of Utah and the University of New Mexico. The workshop will take place on March 22-25, 2012 at the Anschutz Medical Campus at the University of Colorado. Scholarships are available to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate and graduate students interested in the health field. Scholarship will cover airfare, lodging and meals. Notice: Scholarships awarded on a one-time basis.
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Deadline for submission of all materials is February 5, 2012.
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