The Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement board seeks to raise awareness of, and support for the perspectives and work of indigenous scholars and their work, and broadly the creation and preservation of indigenous knowledge in our state and beyond. This series centers the people and institutions who are working to create and advance indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices. We hope to inspire people to learn more and to seek out ways of supporting tribal scholars and their work to advance and preserve indigenous knowledge. Facilitated by University of Montana Tribal Outreach Specialist and former Blackfeet Community College president Dr. Karla Bird (Pikuni) the series raises awareness of the work of contemporary indigenous scholars and efforts to advance indigenous ways of knowing and being.
The Fall 2024 series continues under the theme “Indigenous People and Place,” focusing on diverse history, literature, and philosophy. Join us for four insightful sessions led by esteemed presenters, exploring the profound connections between Indigenous communities and their environments.
This event is ideal for faculty, staff, administrators, students, community members, and anyone interested in indigenous knowledge and perspectives, particularly those engaged in or supporting higher education.
Fall 2024 Sessions:
October 3, 2024
Presenters:
Adam Johnson, Hydrology Instructor, Salish Kootenai College
Dr. Antony Berthelote, Vice President, Salish Kootenai College
Title: An Introduction to Collaborative Research on Tribal Lands
October 10, 2024
Presenter 1: Amilia Blackcrow (Amakbiya jusina wiya), MAPS Media Institute
Title: Indigenous Youth Voices – Connecting People, Places, and Stories
Presenter 2: Kiah Ontiveros, Chief Dull Knife College
Title: Indigenous Food Sovereignty: To promote better health for future generations
October 17, 2024
Presenters:
Tysha Oleyte, Montana State University Billings, American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Kennedy Skinner, Montana State University Billings, American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Wendy Felese, Montana State University Billings, American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Title: Bringing It Home at MSUB
October 24, 2024
Presenter: Matthew Johnson, Director (Retired), Buffalo Hide Academy
Title: Using Culturally Appropriate Strategies Aligned with Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care to Create Resiliency and Promote Positive Relationships and Achievement in the Classroom and Beyond
Event moderator
Dr. Karla Bird, University of Montana
Capacity
- Up to 300 participants per Zoom session.
For more information, please get in touch with us at info@mtengage.org.
Who makes this possible?
Humanities Montana, Reach Higher Montana, Clearwater Credit Union, Montana State University, University of Montana, RJS Associates Inc., and Campus Compact support 2024’s Centering Indigenous Knowledge series.
If you want to support this series, please get in touch with Josh Vanek, Executive Director of the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement.