PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

 Panel I: Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Integrating knowledges 

Friday 4/09/25, 10:30 am -12pm

This panel highlights scholars who are incorporating Indigenous methods and knowledges within and across a range of disciplines. The panel is intended to highlight key insights and issues in their specific work as well as to explore the variety of methodological approaches in their disciplines. Scholars on this panel reflect communication studies, anthropology, theater, heritage language and computer science.  

Panel II: Maternal Health and the well-being of the next generation

Thursday 4/10/25, 3 pm - 4:30 pm

Improving the well-being of mothers, infants, and children is an important public health goal for most communities and especially the Indigenous community given our specific histories and challenges. Mothers’ well-being consequentially shapes the health of the next generation and can impact future public health challenges for families, communities, and the healthcare system.  

Panel III: Economic Development: Eyes to the Future

Friday 4/11/25, 10 am -11:30 am 

This panel features scholars, entrepreneurs, and leaders from Indigenous communities fostering Indigenous economic research and economic development within their communities and nationally. Their work is supporting economic sovereignty and improving the quality of life for Indigenous communities.