Larry Nesper, Associate Professor of Anthropology and American Indian Studies Eleven autonomous Tribal Nations surrounded by the state of Wisconsin? According to Larry Nesper a recent guest lecturer in the Tribal Libraries Archives and Museums class, “when you’re on a
Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums – Spring 2012
Week 1 – Welcome! We are kicking off the new semester with the opening class of TLAM. Seated around the beautiful wood circle table of 4246, ten classmates introduced themselves and the interests they are pursuing while enrolled in SLIS.
Tribal Sovereignty – TLAM Week 6
Although the controversy has waned, white sportsmen’s anger toward American Indian fishermen reached a boiling point in the late 1980s and early ’90s. White protesters hurled verbal — and occasionally physical — assaults at American Indians who exercised their treaty
Indigenous Epistemology. What’s that you ask? – TLAM Week 4
Indigenous Epistemology. What’s that you ask? This week in class we spent a 2 hour and 30 minute session going over just this. There is no short answer in sight, but rather an overview of the engaging discussion that my
History, Media, and Stories – TLAM Week 3
For the third week of TLAM, we looked at the topics of Wisconsin tribal histories, media, and storytelling. Class began with a continuation of the discussion from the panel at last week’s screening of “Reel Injun.” Like the panelists, many
Language, History, and Reel Injuns – TLAM 2011 Week 2
We began our classroom journey this week in the company of Rand Valentine, associate professor of American Indian studies and linguistics, here at UW-Madison. Valentine came to speak to us about the ever-present need to fight a battle to save
Week 3: Tribal Histories
In last week’s class, we learned about Indigenous languages and came away feeling that they’re something priceless to preserve. This week, TLAM focused on American Indian history. Or, as our guests emphasized, tribal histories. Maybe a little like Indigenous languages
TLAM Week 2 – Language
This year’s TLAM begins with language. There are many Indigenous languages still spoken in Wisconsin and thinking about their significance, survival, and revitalization seems like a good place to start our semester-long journey. To help us understand the importance of
Loriene Roy visits
Loriene Roy the past president of the ALA and reowned Native American librarian, author, and professor came to visit and present to the SLIS community. Her presentation in the SLIS commons was an explanation of her past experiences in the
Outside class
A preview of the PBS American Experience “We Shall Remain” series was shown Tuesday, March 31, at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Episode 5, “Wounded Knee,” which will be broadcast May 11, was shown. The plan was to show most but