Implementing Indigeneity Workshop Series

This series of workshops provide a holistic experience about the navigational journey of Indigenous students in higher education in terms of equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Their journey includes topics and issues such as colonial entanglement and de-colonization that speak on the current forms of tribal and inter-tribal governments (e.g., as trustees/stakeholders of education) and the contemporary positionality of intertribal narratives on higher education. 

WORKSHOP #1 

Understanding Colonization and Colonial Thinking

When:
Online Friday, February 24
8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Description:
Colonial Thinking, and its opposite, Indigenous Thinking, have historically impacted most civilizations. In this workshop, we will examine how colonial thinking looks and works and is pervasive in our work and daily life. Learn about their implications for expanding Indigenous Innovation. 

Guest Speakers: 
Belinda Eriacho, MPH, MT 
Dine Zuni https:llkaalogii.coml 
Rowdy Duncan 
Phoenix College Faculty

WORKSHOP #2

​Understanding Decolonization Seeing and Attempting to Undo Harms 

When:
In-person, ICC 221/222 and Online Friday, March 10
8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Description:
Once the effects of Colonization are grasped and understood - a process of decolonization is needed for all people, processes, and systems. Decolonization requires self awareness, identifying and admitting to being situational participants to colonial thinking. It also asks for us to identify and limit the harm done by colonization. Explore how we can foster Indigenous Innovation by applying these principles within American education. 

Guest Speakers: 
Michael Little Crow, ASU Math 
Angelita Borbon, Indigenous Science; Yaqui 

WORKSHOP #3

Attempting to Return to lndigeneity and Indigenous Ways of Being

When: 
Online, Friday, April 7
8:30 am - 12:30 pm 

Description:
lndigeneity offers cultural thoughts, ideas, and concepts that can improve learning outcomes. Explore how we 
can foster Indigenous Innovation by applying these principles within. Moving beyond decolonization, and instead shifting toward lndigeneity, a concept that recognizes the vital contribution and inclusion of Indigenous culture, religion, perspective, and holism in institutional spaces to spark and empower indigenous innovation, creates a more positive experience for the Indigenous college student and others. 

Guest Speakers: 
Rowdy Duncan and Lakota Harden, Indigenous Orator & Community Organizer, Minnecoujou/Yankton Lakota and HoChunk 

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Sponsored by and in collaboration with:
The SCC Promoting an Inclusive Community (SPAIC) Council American Indian Outreach Office 
Chandler Gilbert Community College 
Glendale Community College 
Mesa Community College 
United Tribal Employee Council 

Virtual Online Workshops 
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