Papers/Presenters
Presentations (individual or panel) will be accepted. Topics that accentuate and address issues and concerns for Native American people are urged to present. The following are a few examples:
- Health issues facing the Native American Community
- Native American Women in Leadership and Empowerment
- Native Americans in Higher Education
- Native Americans in Business
- Student Leadership and Academic Development and Success Strategies for Native American students in Higher Education
- History of Native Americans and their contribution(s)/role(s) to American Society
- Tribal Law/Government
- Native American Mascots and Image in the Media
- Native American Identity: Past and Present
- Economic Issues
- Recruitment and Retention of Native American Students on Predominately White Campuses.
Instruction for Submitting Proposals:
Persons interested in submitting papers, panel topics or alternative presentations must adhere to the following specifications:
- Paper/panel proposals are to be one page, typed and double-spaced.
- Proposals must include a description/abstract of proposal for printing in the conference program.
- Work must be cited and credited according to standard academic requirements.
- Provide a brief (one-page) vita or biographical sketch and photograph and multi-media requirement(s).
- Submit two copies of printed material or 1 copy of Electronic format to be emailed to: aia@mnsu.edu or jennifer.simon@mnsu.edu
Information provided will be used in the conference program should the paper or panel be approved. Papers will be reviewed by a committee for acceptance. Presentations may be combined to facilitate panel discussions. Due to budgetary consideration, it is not possible to offer an honorarium; however, registration fees will be less than the regular cost for program presenters. All proposals must be received by November 1, 2006. You will receive confirmation of your proposal approval/denial via email by November 10, 2006. (Not December 10, 2006, we apologize for the error in the printed material.)
