Native American & Indigenous Studies Interdisciplinary Program Launch Ceremony

Explore History, Power, and Culture Through an Indigenous Lens

Join us for an engaging conversation with Indigenous scholars, leaders, and advocates as they share perspectives on Cherokee history, community health, education, advocacy, and cultural resilience.

Featuring:

Dr. Freida Saylor (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services at Cherokee Indian Hospital.Dr. Julie L. Reed (Cherokee Nation), Professor at the University of Oklahoma and author of Land, Language, and Women: A Cherokee and American Educational History.Maggie Jackson (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), healthcare professional and Chair of the Qualla Boundary Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Community Group.Learn how Indigenous communities are addressing contemporary challenges, preserving cultural knowledge, and shaping the future through leadership, scholarship, and advocacy.