Thursday, November 12, 2015

Call for Proposals: 3​rd Annual Contemporary Native Issues Symposium: Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Contexts​ February 26​, 2016 – University of California, Berkeley

3rd Annual Contemporary Native Issues Symposium:
Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Contexts
February 26, 2016 – University of California, Berkeley


Although traditional and indigenous practices are superficially separated from the contemporary and western sphere, a hybridization of these modes of knowledge have continuously existed for generations. As this world continues to breed increasingly diverse populations, it simultaneously gives rise to constant adaptive, collaborative ways of thinking far more effective than a separatist, isolationist mentality. This year’s symposium, Traditional Knowledge in Contemporary Contexts, seeks to recognize the vibrancy of complex, intersectional research that integrates native practices into the contemporary realm, raising consciousness of alternative modes of knowledge production and existence.

We invite submissions for presentations on issues surrounding traditional knowledge and contemporary practices. All disciplines are welcome, and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. Proposals may address any related topic including (but not limited to) art, science, technology, medicine, and literature. Proposals should be no more than 500 words, and are due by November 27, 2015.Please use guidelines below to submit proposals electronically.

Keynote Speaker:
Leroy Little Bear (Western and Native Science)
https://lib.asu.edu/librarychannel/2011/05/16/ep114_littlebear

More information may be found at nasd.berkeley.edu/symposium

For questions or concerns, please contact Native American Student Development at UC Berkeley nasd@berkeley.edu

For phone inquiries, please call 510­642­2842

Proposal Guidelines:
Proposal submissions should not to exceed 500 words. Proposals should be single­spaced, single page submissions and include name, address, phone number, email address, institution and affiliation to institution. Please also indicate type of presentation – individual, poster presentation, or panel (for panel presentations please include information for all presenters).Submissions should be sent to nasd@berkeley.eduwith a subject line of: TKCC Submission – (your last name here) 

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