Events
Professionals of Color Lecture Series Presents: Dr. Anton Treuer
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description
Dr. Anton Treuer Presents "Everything You Wanted to Know About
Indians But Were Afraid to Ask"
LIB 100 & 201 APPROVED!
Anton Treuer is the executive director of the American Indian
Resource Center at Bemidji State University and author of 13 books. He
earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's
degree and doctorate from the University of Minnesota. He is editor of
the Oshkaabewis Native Journal, the only academic journal of the
Ojibwe language. Treuer has served on many organizational boards and
has received numerous awards and fellowships.
His published works include "Everything You Wanted to Know
About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask," "The Assassination of
Hole in the Day," and "Atlas of Indian Nations."
During his presentation, Dr. Treuer will share his personal and
professional journey and lessons learned along the way.
Connection to the Classroom
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World: (LIB100)
1. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to
discuss how Native Americans are connected to the environment through
their history and spirituality.
Awareness and Knowledge of Communities and Identities Different
from One’s Own: (LIB 201)
2. Upon completion of this program, attendees will have gained
awareness of Native American culture, spirituality, ritual and tradition.
Knowledge and Examination of Structures and Systems that Impact
Diverse Populations: (LIB 201)
3. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to
analyze the history and treatment of Native American communities and
how it impacts Native families of today.
Information
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Contact
Kristie Scanlon
Assistant Director
Multicultural Affairs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 331-2177