For the Peoples: Native Voices & Beyond

Situated on the unceded territories of the Susquehannock people, and with historic ties to the Lenape and Shawnee communities, The Center for the Futures of Native Peoples at Dickinson College, which is also located about a mile from the former grounds of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, is uniquely positioned to host a gathering of Relatives. We are thrilled to host our second symposium, For the Peoples: Native Voices & Beyond. This event is a vibrant hub for Indigenous Community members, descendants of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, scholars in Native American and Indigenous studies, artists, students, and the wider community. This Symposium is a dynamic blend of traditional and innovative elements, featuring keynotes and panels, professional development seminars, and engaging cultural workshops that promise to enlighten and inspire. We extend a warm invitation for presentation submissions from everyone, whether from academic backgrounds or not. Topics are broad and inclusive, ranging from the Indigenous Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to the impactful legacy of Native American boarding schools across the United States, Tribal Law and Policy, Indigenous expressive arts, and much more, including multiracial community-building, two-spirit experiences, and Indigenous feminisms. We encourage undergraduate and graduate student submissions as well! Join us in this journey of knowledge, celebration, and respect at the CFNP Symposium! Presentation proposals are due November 1, 2024. Questions? cfnp@dickinson.edu.

Things to Know:

* Please submit only one form per presentation. All authors can be included on the submission, while also indicating who will be presenting.

* All Presentations will occur in person.

* If accepted, presenters are responsible for bringing their own materials (Posters, handouts, supplies, markers, etc.) Audio Visual Equipment will be provided.

* All Presenters are responsible for their travel to & from Dickinson College, along with the associated lodging and incidental costs.

* Due to the generous support from the Mellon Foundation, the CFNP can provide the conference at no cost to attendees. As such, there is no registration fee associated with presenting.