Race and Ethnic Studies
The Native Peoples of the Americas Colloquium
The Native Peoples of the Americas Colloquium is an annual gathering that shines light on Indigenous Peoples’ history, culture and spirituality through presentations, films, performances and workshops. The Native Peoples of the Americas Colloquium is coordinated by a planning committee of University faculty and staff, and local indigenous scholars and activists. Mary Anne Angel founded Circle of Light, which launched the Colloquium, in 2000.
This workshop addressed differences between field and box lacrosse, and showed some examples of why the Haudenosaunee excel at both.
Jill Krieg Stover, Curator of Anthropology and Exhibitions for the Dayton Society of Natural History and Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village- Archaeological Park, joined us for a discussion on SunWatch Indian Village and the current NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) Grant that will help with restoration and repatriation processes. To learn more, go to www.sunwatch.org.
This talk addressed the history of lacrosse, why the Haudenosaunee call it the creator’s game and why they play it. Briggs explained why everyone should know the reverence of why it’s more than just a game.
More information on Comanche Academy Charter School and speaker Gabriella Maietta can be found on the Oklahoma school's website.
Stephanie Van Hoose, Mohawk, MBQ, T-MT citizen, Founder of REACH Indigenous Advocacy, and organizer of Dayton's Inaugural Indigenous People's Day, and REACH Fest Native American heritage festival, joined us for a "fast pass" discussion on how every single person contributes to Indigenous Advocacy, and how and how to remove the barriers that divide us. For more information, visit www.reachindigenousadvocacy.com.