Nov 03 Green Colonialisms’ Effects on Pastoralist and Indigenous Women in East Africa 6:30 – 7:45 a.m., Nov. 3, 2023 In this roundtable, three women from indigenous peoples in East Africa will discuss the impacts of green colonialism on themselves and their communities with three experts who work with the UN Special Procedures.
Nov 15 2024 USDA Tribal Scholarships and Faculty/Staff Fellowships Information Session with The University of Arizona | Q&A 10 – 10:30 a.m., Nov. 15, 2023 We would like to invite you to learn about the USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program and USDA Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship Program
Nov 05 Native Voices in Film 1 – 5 p.m., Nov. 5, 2023 Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Native Voices in Film on November 5th from 1-5 pm at The Loft Cinema. This afternoon of films, vendors, family friendly activities, and community gathering is sponsored by the Indigenous Resilience Center (IRes) and Societal Impact. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Loft Cinema's Indigenous Film Committee. All are welcome at this event!
Oct 03 Dr. Valerisa Joe-Gaddy's Native Voices in STEM Seminar Noon – 1 p.m., Oct. 3, 2023 This professional seminar series invites Native scientists, engineers, activists, community members and leaders to share their personal and professional journeys, providing inspiration to the next generation of change makers.
Sep 23 National Clean-up Day @NewPascua 7:30 – 11 a.m., Sept. 23, 2023 We are cleaning up the Black Wash for an eventual trail to be built for students and families to use to walk to Lawrence MS. Come join us. If you need a ride let me know and I can get a UA van to transport. Please share with your contacts.
Sep 21 Native SOAR is hosting the September 2023 meeting of the Indigenous Circle 8:30 – 11 a.m., Sept. 21, 2023 You are invited to our fall meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, starting with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by business from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Please attend in person if you can, at the ENR2 Building, Room S225; or online via Zoom.
Sep 21 From Colonial Conservation to Natural Capital: the Green Assault on Indigenous Lands 12:15 – 1:30 p.m., Sept. 21, 2023 The speaker Fiore Longo will shed light on the critical connection between Indigenous land rights and biodiversity conservation, challenging prevailing conservation paradigms rooted in colonialism, racism, and social injustice.
Sep 13 Arizona Tribal Sovereignty Forum 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Sept. 13, 2023 Navigating Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Tribes Join as Tribal Leaders and panel experts explore where the Court has been, what recent decisions tell us, and what we can make of the ongoing challenges to Tribal sovereignty post-Castro-Huerta. Recent cases to be discussed include: Arizona v. Navajo Nation, Sackett v. EPA, Brackeen v. Haaland.
May 03 Native Voices in STEM: Indigeponics: Indigenizing Controlled Environment Agriculture Noon – 1 p.m., May 3, 2023 Presented by Chantel Harrison (Diné) & "Off-Grid CEA Greenhouse for Food Production: A Collaborative Pilot Project between Diné College and the University of Arizona" presented by Jaymus Lee (Diné).
May 16 Tribal Environmental Health Forum 9 a.m. – Noon, May 16, 2023 Please join us for the two-day 2023 Tribal Environmental Health Forum on Tuesday, May 16th, and Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. This forum is a chance for Tribal Environmental Health Professionals and University faculty and staff to come together to address the current and future environmental health needs of our tribal communities. This forum will offer the chance for participants to hear from guest speakers, participate in workshops and network with other environmental health professionals.
