Director and Staff
Please join us in learning about our CNAIR Director, Dr. Stephanie Fryberg (Tulalip Tribes).
Dr. Stephanie A. Fryberg, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington State is a Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University. As a social and cultural psychologist, her research focuses on how social representations of race, culture, and social class influence the development of self, psychological well-being, physical health, and educational attainment. In addition to publishing articles in leading academic journals, Dr. Fryberg provided testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, received the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Early Career Award, and was inducted into Stanford University’s Multicultural Alumni Hall of Fame. She is also the Director of The Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity. To read more about Dr. Fryberg’s research areas and accomplishments, see the following links:
- https://sites.northwestern.edu/culturecollaboratory/people/
- https://psychology.northwestern.edu/people/faculty/core/profiles/stephanie-fryberg.html
- https://sites.northwestern.edu/rise/key-personnel-affiliates/research-branch/
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Greetings! We're so glad that you are learning more about the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research. It promises to be another amazing academic year for all of us! Our affiliated faculty are launching a number of new research projects and deepening partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities across several States and our students are continuously engaging in excellent work with Indigenous communities. Please follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to learn about opportunities throughout the year including CNAIR fellowships for undergraduate, graduate and faculty.
- If you are interested in research and want to learn more please connect with us by emailing our Associate Director, Pam Silas at pamala.silas@northwestern.edu
- To lean more about programming connect with our program assistant, Michaela Marchi at Michaela.Marchi@northwestern.edu
- If you are interested in opportunities for fellowships and funding please contact our research administrator, Katherine Castillo at KatherineCastillo@northwestern.edu
The CNAIR house (515 Clark Street, Evanston, IL) will continue to welcome you with space available for study and student meetings throughout the year and includes a library, free printing, coffee and snacks.
We are looking forward to meeting and catching up with you all soon and as always, we are grateful for your continued friendship, support and allyship! We wish you a great academic and personal success this year and look forward to times together.
Miigwech,
CNAIR Team