Join Dr. Eduardo S. Brondizio, A&H Indigenous Futures Member, as he discusses his exhibition: “Locally Based, Globally Relevant: Indigenous and Local Knowledge, Values, and Practices for Nature.”
This talk will reflect on the evolution of efforts, methods, and collaborations to document and recognize the contributions of Indigenous and Local knowledge, values, and practices to conserve, manage, and restore biodiversity and ecosystems, produce food sustainably, and respond to the challenges posed by climate change. Dr. Brondizio will discuss the different components of the “Locally Based, Globally Relevant” exhibition and ongoing challenges to such contributions visible to society.
This talk will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd at 12pm at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at IU. The exhibition opens August 24th and will run through the end of the Fall 2024 semester.
The First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies (CGIS 2024) is a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary event that will bring together national and international scholars, educators, practitioners, students, policy makers, activists, academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations. The participants in this conference will be involved in a local and global dialogue and exchange of ideas, research, and experiences on the themes of the event.
Conference Themes
- Global Indigeneity (+25 sub-themes)
- Indigenous Languages and Literacies (+15 sub-themes)
View the full list of conference themes here.
Event Costs
- Individual Registration: $150.00
- Indigenous Registration: $60.00
- Student Registration: $60.00
- Indiana University Student Registration: $50.00
This event is hosted by the Global Indigenous Studies Network in collaboration with many centers at Indiana University. Please visit the Global Indigenous Studies Network’s website to learn more.
Since 2015, The Quechua Alliance’s Annual Meeting has been a vibrant and multigenerational space for the exchange of ideas between Quechua speakers, community leaders, college students, and educators who share an interest and passion for Quechua language and Andean culture. One of the main goals is to strengthen the vibrant Quechua enthusiast community in the United States and the diaspora. The event is open to the public. No previous knowledge of Quechua is required to participate. This event will be co-hosted by the Indiana University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Global Indigenous Studies Network. Visit TheQuechua.org to learn more.