This spring the Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign continues the Intersections of Indigenous Knowledge and Archaeology Speaker Series, which aims to center Indigenous voices, increase awareness of the deep Native histories of the Eastern Woodlands, and amplify the experiences, research, and knowledge of Indigenous leaders, scholars, and artisans.
The virtual seminars are open to all and are sure to be of particular interest to students, professionals, and the public interested in archaeology, anthropology, history, historic preservation, museum studies, art, and issues facing Tribal Nations today.
These seminars are paid for by the University of Illinois Student Cultural Programming Fee.
2022 Seminar Schedule
- Chief Benjamin Barnes, Shawnee Tribe. March 14, 3 p.m. CST. Register online for this talk; you will receive confirmation and a link to join the virtual seminar after you register.
- Betty Gaedtke, Quapaw Nation. April 11 12, 3 p.m. CST. Register online for this talk; you will receive confirmation and a link to join the virtual seminar after you register. (Note, this talk was originally set for April 11 but has been rescheduled for April 12.)
- John Low, Associate Professor, Department of Comparative Studies and Director, Newark Earthworks Center at the Ohio State University. May 9, 3 p.m. CST. Register online for this talk; you will receive confirmation and a link to join the virtual seminar after you register.
2021 Seminars
Presentations from the 2021 speakers are available online: