Indigenous Studies & Political Science Mini-Conference: The Struggle for Political Representation: Practitioners and Academics

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Part of Mini-Conference

• Indigenous Studies & Political Science: Nation, Representation, and Citizenship

Session Description

The first roundtable, which focuses on the United States, is designed to unite eminent legal practitioners, academics, and other Native American advocates who are engaged in advancing the cause of social justice in Indian Country. Participants will engage in a moderated discussion focused on the role tribes play in contemporary American politics, the state of voting rights in Indian Country, future fights for recognition and political identity, and what role tribes will play in the upcoming 2020 election. This roundtable seeks to define new agendas for research by fostering research collaborations among participants and attendees.

Sub Unit

• Theme Panel

Chair

• Jean Reith Schroedel Claremont Graduate University

Presenters

• Raymond Foxworth First Nations Development Institute

• David E. Wilkins University of Richmond

• Bret Healy

• OJ Semans Four Directions

• James Thomas Tucker

• Patricia Ferguson-Bohnee Arizona State University

• Steven Boos Maynes, Bradford, Shipps, and Sheftel