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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN--
I AM THE ORGANIZER OF A PANEL FOR THE AAA CONFERENCE IN MONTREAL IN NOVEMBER, THE TITLE IS:WEAVING FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH (URBAN AND RESERVATION SETTING). THERE IS ROOM FOR ONE MORE PRESENTER. IF YOU ARE STILL LOOKING TO BE PART OF A SESSION-- PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ABSTRACT UNTIL 12 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME THIS MONDAY.
PLEASE SEE THE ABSTRACT BELOW ( SO FAR THE EXAMPLES ARE FROM NORTH AMERICA _ CANADA AND USA)
BEST_ DR NOEMIE WALDHUBEL_ INDIANA UNIVERSITY
According to Donald L. Fixico,
ninety percent of research about American Indians is conducted by non-Indians
(1996) who are as Linda Tuhiwai Smith writes, “inextricably linked to European
imperialism and colonialism” (1999:1). It is with this in mind, in addition to the ambivalent
origin of anthropology, that this panel tries to move away from the hegemonic interpretation that is
often referred to as the western mindframe, and offers a space open for
dialogue that appreciates the diversity of the human patchwork. Only by
integrating different perspectives and weaving them into our research can the
result be the outcome of a dynamic collaboration. By taking this approach, this
panel hopes to deconstruct some American Indian stereotypes still present in
society today, and make American Indian concerns more understandable to the
mainstream society. As a nation built upon a troubling past of “freedom”
largely denied to people of color and lower class, acknowledging one’s
wrongdoings is oftentimes a difficult task, one that conquering people seem to
ignore, glorifying their history and victories over “enemies” and native
“savages.” By amplifying the voices of contemporary American Indians, our aim
is to raise social awareness of communities that are often confined to the
margins of our society. And there is still a great need to keep the dialogue
going between indigenous communities and mainstream society, not only to foster
understanding and respect for each other, but to gain from each other’s
strengths and wisdom, and to learn from each other’s mistakes.
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