Nov 12 Virtual workshop and update on the AOU Tribal education and engagement 1 to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 12, 2021 The first hour will be a quick review of the Tribal Consultation Process and the report, and an opportunity to get feedback from Native faculty at UA. The second hour will offer the opportunity to understand the consent process by walking through a mock participant enrollment. The third hour will be open to any UA faculty working with Native communities, to learn about the Researcher Workbench and the registration process. We will close with an opportunity to provide further feedback. Open only to UA Native American Faculty, Staff and Students and Researchers with current NA projects. Registration is required.
Nov 03 Supporting Native American Students in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math) 11 a.m. to noon, Nov. 3, 2021 Sarah EchoHawk has been Chief Executive Officer of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) since 2013. AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies and careers.
Nov 15 Coming Together to Grow Our Own noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 15, 2021 There is a need for increased representation of Native Americans in the health workforce. This presentation will present the state of the Native American workforce in Arizona and describe ongoing efforts to bring together various constituents to "grow our own" .
Nov 03 Transforming Research & Data Governance for Indigenous Futures 10 to 11 a.m., Nov. 3, 2021 The current movement toward open science and open data does not fully engage with Indigenous People's rights and interests. Over the past five y ears, Indigenous data sovereignty has become a movement to Increase both Indigenous access to Indigenous data and Indigenous leadership within data governance.
Oct 27 A Discussion with Casey Camp-Horinek noon to 1:15 p.m., Oct. 27, 2021 Casey Camp-Horinek is a Native- Rights activist, environmentalist and actress, who has long been at the forefront of grassroots movements for Indigenous and environmental liberation. Casey Camp-Horinek will join us via Zoom. A live, in-person, viewing will be held at the law school in Room 146. Food will be provided. Registration Required.
Oct 29 Recognizing Ourselves: Indigenous Recognition in North America noon to 2 p.m., Oct. 29, 2021 University of Arizona Law's Arizona Journal of Environmental Law and Policy (AJELP), Native American Law Students Association (NALSA), and Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program are excited to bring you a panel discussion and Q&A featuring Professor Rob Williams, Professor Rebecca Tsosie, Dr. Danielle Hiraldo, and Mr. Gabriel Galanda, titled "Recognizing Ourselves: Indigenous Recognition in North America."
Oct 06 20 Years of Indigenous Advocacy: A Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 6 to 7, 2021 Save the date for a conference sponsored by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program at the University of Arizona, 20 Years of Indigenous Advocacy: A Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Registration details will be announced soon.
Aug 11 Land Acknowledgement: Indigenous Regional History noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 11, 2021 Join the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine to learn about the cultural diversity of the region and explore ways we can support and acknowledge Indigenous communities.
Aug 21 Native American Families and Community Welcome 8 to 11 a.m., Aug. 21, 2021 Come enjoy free breakfast, community blessing, and resource fair. Meet and greet with University of Arizona Alumni, Staff, Faculty, Students, and local community members/volunteers!
Jul 21 Tucson Community Health Needs Assessment 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 21 to Sept. 30, 2021 Please consider participating in an hour long health needs assessment for the Tucson Indian Center. The structured interview will focus on health needs, status, and experiences to inform the Tucson Indian Center on services and programs. All information is confidential, and results will be in aggregate. The interview can be done in person or by telephone and is open to any Tucson Natives, 14 years of age or older.