2nd Annual Indigenous Knowledge Symposium 2022
The 2nd Annual Indigenous Knowledge Symposium took place on March 25, 2022. Our theme was Making Connections Between Indigenous Cultural Teachings and the Scientific World. We had three fantastic presenters in the fields of archeology, mathematics, and environmental science. The goal of the event is to bring together campus faculty, staff, and students to learn more about the importance of Indigenous knowledge across academic disciplines and our speakers did a wonderful job of meeting that goal.
Once again, the event was held virutally and we had over 150 participants join us from across the United States and Canada. Another 200 individuals registered for the event and received a link to the recording. We have receieved great feedback on the event and look forward to the 2023 symposium.
If you were unable to attend the live symposium, we did record the event and you can view it below.
Speakers
Dr. Kisha Supernant, PhD
Associate Professor of Anthropology
University of Alberta
Dr. Kisha Supernant (Métis) is Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology and an Associate Rrofessor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on Indigenous archaeology, archaeological remote sensing, and heart-centered archaeological practice. She is the founding Director of Exploring Métis Identity Through Archaeology (EMITA), where she works with her own relatives to explore the Métis archaeological record.
Dr. Henry Fowler, PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Navajo Technical University
Henry H. Fowler is from Tonalea, Arizona. He is a member of the Navajo tribe and is an associate professor of mathematics at Navajo Technical University in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Mr. Fowler is born for Bitter Water and born into the Zuni Edgewater; his maternal grandparents are Many Goats, and his paternal grandparents are Red Running into the Water. Dr. Fowler is the co-founder of the Navajo Math Circles and works with over 40 mathematicians to promote math education for students from the Navajo Nation.
Dr. Tommy Rock, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Princeton University
Tommy Rock is a member of the Navajo Nation from Monument Valley, Utah. Dr. Rock received his Ph.D. in Earth Science and Environmental Sustainability and hopes to integrate issues of health, environment, and culture—especially related to uranium mining—into more informed decision-making on tribal lands. As a citizen of the Navajo Nation, Dr. Rock advocates for the use of Navajo fundamental laws to make laws addressing issues of uranium contamination to help the tribe improve their quality of life.