Critical Issues in Indigenous Studies
Series Editors Jeffrey P. Shepherd and Myla Vicenti Carpio

Drawing upon the contributions of myriad theoretical and contextual perspectives in the field of Native/Indigenous Studies, this series seeks to transcend disciplinary boundaries by anchoring intellectual work within an Indigenous framework that reflects Native-centered concerns and objectives. The series encourages a critical assessment of the “locations of engagement,” where the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples intersect with scholarly and Indigenous intellectual production.

As you are probably aware, in the waning hours of the legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed Arizona-like anti-immigration legislation. As an "ethnic studies" unit at the flagship institution in the University System of Georgia, the faculty of the Institute of Native American Studies felt it was important to act. Reacting quickly, the faculty unanimously endorsed/signed a letter to the governor of Georgia, protesting and urging him to veto the bill.

As president-elect of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, I extend to you a special invitation to this year’s conference in Sacramento, May 19, 20, and 21. Indigenous intellectuals coming together to exchange ideas, network, and strategize ways to support Indigenous peoples’ struggles is important and not to be underestimated.

Indigenous Collection: Call For Content

The first global Indigenous Studies resource of its kind.

Note: we had a technical issue that led to problems with the voting that has now been addressed.

The NAISA Council has authorized me to conduct the 2011 election of new association officers, and voting is now open. Voting will close on April 25th at noon Central Standard Time (North America).

Ballots, instructions, and statements and biographies of candidates for President-elect, Council members, and Nominations Committee members are accessible through the link “Election 2011” link in the Primary Links section on left-hand side of the NAISA home page.

CALL FOR PAPERS
Canadian Journal of Native Education
2012 Theme Issue
Indigenous Pedagogies: Resurgence and Restoration

The Canadian Journal of Native Education (CJNE), is pleased to announce a cooperative editorship for the 2012 CJNE theme issue with:

• Jo-ann Archibald, Q'um Q'um xiiem, University of British Columbia
• Tracy L. Friedel (Métis), University of British Columbia
• Graduate students, University of British Columbia

Hello NAISA members and friends,

This message brings news of several updates regarding the association and the 2011 Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) meeting in Sacramento, May 19-21.

The following information can now be found on the website (Sacramento meeting link at top left of page):

The PRELIMINARY PROGRAM is posted: use this to find the day/time your panel, roundtable, or paper is scheduled;
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is open;
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS sign-up is now open;
HOTEL BOOKING at the Hyatt is open.

In achieving the vision of the NCAI Policy Research Center to be a tribally-driven think tank that would fulfill the mission of “supporting Indian Country in shaping its own future,” we have partnered with the Urban Institute* to create a joint fellowship that offers a fantastic opportunity for Native students that will have completed their junior year of college by summer 2011.

In addition to the other benefits of selection as a Summer Academy Fellow, NCAI will:

Applications are invited from advanced research students (MA, PhD, and postdoc) and early career researchers in Native Studies to participate in a

ONE-DAY MASTERCLASS

hosted by the University of Geneva, Switzerland, on FRIDAY 18 MARCH, 2011.

The class will be conducted by

PROFESSOR GERALD VIZENOR
(Distinguished University Professor, University of New Mexico & Emeritus Professor, University of California, Berkeley)

Líderes shuar, detenidos en Morona Santiago - Ecuador

La CONAIE, rechaza categóricamente la actitud prepotente y autoritario del Presidente de la República, a través de la Fiscalía, Policías y militares para perseguir a los dirigentes de los pueblos y nacionalidades, su pretexto de haber sido acusado de sabotaje y terrorismo, sin hasta ahora comprobarlo en lo mínimo estas falsas acusaciones.