Indigenous Studies: What we know about what is here today

Join Dr. Rebecca Hernandez (Mescalero/Warm Springs Apache and Mexican American) via Zoom and Dr. Anu Vedantham, Library Liaison for Indigenous Studies in person to expand your understanding of Indigenous Studies. Dr. Hernandez will share a detailed presentation about American Indians in the United States. We will then discuss the materials in our library collection that relate to that information, especially in regard to Indigenous languages that need revitalization. Finding items about Indigenous communities and understanding what they mean can be a challenge. We will discuss basic concepts in Indigenous Studies, engage with physical items including the new Indigenous Cultures bookshelves on the first floor of Firestone, and explore online exhibitions. We will converse about how to understand what an item might mean for different observers, and how to be best prepare to re-examine our history. We will share projects that engage Indigenous community members, and provide guidance on how to begin your own exploration of Indigenous Studies.

Meet the facilitator:
Anu Vedantham is the liaison for Indigenous Studies for the Princeton University Library. She will facilitate a discussion that is expected to include colleagues with expertise in different parts of the world. Her academic background is in higher education management and she has significant experience with librarianship as well as other research endeavors. She is a graduate alum from SPIA.

What to Expect:
Single workshop (3 hours total)

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