THIS IS A NO-COST EVENT. REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 7, 2025, OR UNTIL WE REACH CAPACITY.

WELCOME!

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. To Note: Select Presentations will be recorded and available for virtual viewing.

CLICK THE LINK ABOVE TO REGISTER!

OPPORTUNITY FOR GIVING

Despite the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, the Center for the Futures of Native Peoples (CFNP) currently faces challenges in funding the heart of our work—our student-centered programs, serving descendants of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, and vital community initiatives. We rely on additional support to continue hosting descendants of the Carlisle Indian School, providing opportunities for students to engage with Native cultures, and building meaningful connections with tribal nations across the country. From essential operational supplies to travel expenses, every donation makes a profound impact.

Donations can be made here. Please select "Make a Gift." Under Designation, please select "Other" and type in "Center for the Futures of Native Peoples." We thank you!

LOCATION: Dickinson College | Holland Union Building - 28 N. College Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

PARKING: Street parking is available around campus. You can also park in the OVERFLOW lot for St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot located at 201 W. Louther Street, Carlisle, PA, 17013.

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Saturday, March 29, 2025, will be a day to wear your cultural regalia. We will take a group photo and have a photo booth with take-home prints available from 11:30a-1:30p.

*Bring a small gift to exchange with another participant. We will have a raffle curated by all of us! Bring something from your institution/organization that will be added to a collective giveaway. Throughout the symposium, we will give away the items to participants.

*All Presenters and attendees 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.

*Most meals are provided. Check the schedule to verify when meals are offered.

CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST, THE INDIGENOUS REVOLT!

Connect with the CFNP on Instagram/X/TikTok/YouTube @cfnpdickinson. Also, listen to our podcast, "The Indigenous Revolt: Carlisle, PA, and Beyond," on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music.