Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference
Join us for the seventh annual Doing Research in Indigenous Communities Conference on Oct. 23 and 24, 2023, at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus. Hosted by the Office of American Indian Initiatives and the College of Health Solutions and funded by the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre, this conference offers an opportunity to understand and address the research needs of tribal nations and communities.
This no-cost conference will include plenary panels and breakout sessions structured to encourage learning and discussion. Day one will focus on timely policy issues impacting Indian Country. Day two will focus on supporting and developing the next generation of researchers by cultivating Indigenous students' research knowledge, skills and scholarly journey.
Students, researchers or community members interested in research issues and opportunities within Indigenous communities are encouraged to attend.
Day 1
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MST (Arizona time)
In-person at the ASU Memorial Union in Tempe or virtual sessions for morning plenary panels and keynote only.
Day 2
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MST (Arizona time)
In-person at the Labriola National American Indian Data Center (Hayden Library) in Tempe or virtual sessions for plenary panels and limited break-out session capabilities.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Networking reception to follow on both days.
2023 agenda
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 — Arizona Ballroom, Memorial Union, Tempe campus (map)
8–8:30 a.m. |
Continental breakfast and check in |
8:30–9 a.m. |
Opening blessing and welcome
Welcome
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9–10:15 a.m. |
Tribal leaders
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10:15–10:30 a.m. |
Networking break |
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Plenary panel — Sober Living House Crisis Plenary session, part one:
Plenary session, part two:
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12:30–1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:30–1:45 p.m. |
Travel to breakout session one |
1:45–2:45 p.m. |
Breakout session one
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2:45–3 p.m. |
Travel to breakout session two |
3–4 p.m. |
Breakout session two
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4–4:05 p.m. |
Travel to Arizona Ballroom |
4:05–4:30 p.m. |
Call to action and closing remarks |
4:30 p.m. |
Reception |
Join morning sessions on Zoom.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 — Room 236, Labriola National American Indian Data Center, Hayden Library, Tempe campus (map)
8–9 a.m. |
Continental breakfast and check in |
9–9:30 a.m. |
Opening blessing and land acknowledgement
Welcome
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9:30–10 a.m. |
Keynote speaker
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10:10–10:50 a.m. |
Opening presentation: “Indigenizing Research 101”
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11–11:45 a.m. |
Indigenous Librarianship = Cultural Resilience
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11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
12–12:40 p.m. |
Student panel Undergraduate students
Doctoral students
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12:45–1:30 p.m. |
Indigenizing the Literature Review
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1:45–2:30 p.m. |
Breakout session one
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2:45–3:30 p.m. |
Breakout session two
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3:30–4 p.m. |
Closing remarks
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4–5 p.m. |
Networking and student poster session reception |