This Land before Georgia Tech: Exploration of Indigenous Histories and Knowledge
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center | Room 236
Georgia is a state that has profoundly benefitted from the contributions of indigenous peoples throughout history. This symposium, spanning multiple enlightening sessions, will bring together leaders, scholars, and activists who will delve into the depths of indigenous knowledge systems and engage in thought-provoking discussions on issues that impact the communities.
Past Symposiums
Morning Sessions
9:00 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
10:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
10:20 a.m. Keynote
Reclaiming Athens’ Indigenous Past & Present: Consultation & Collaboration
11:10 a.m.
Break
11:25 a.m. Session A
Panel Discussion - Reclamation of Gender Variance: Finding Power and Progress in Cyclical Political Climates
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 p.m.
Diversity Champion Awards
1:35 p.m. Session B
Panel Discussion - Reclaiming Native American Places in Public Spaces
2:25 p.m.
Break
2:40 p.m. Session C
Remarks & Discussion - Empathy & Cultural Competency: Building an Intertribal Community in an Academic Environment
3:30 p.m. Session D
Student Pop-up Exhibit - Etowah: Legacy of the Mounds
4:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
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Special Thanks to the Diversity Symposium Planning Committee
Co-chairs
Archie Ervin, Ph.D., Vice President, Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Carol Colatrella, Ph.D., Professor, School of Literature, Media, and Communication; Co-Director, Center for the Study of Women, Science, and Technology
Members
William Britto, Assistant Director, LGBTQIA Resource Center
Jie Cao, Marketing & Event Manager, Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Carla Gerona, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of History and Sociology
Amy Bass Henry, Executive Director, Office of International Education
Diley Hernández, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shamecia Powers, Assistant Director, Administrative Operations, Office of International Education
Stephanie Ray, Associate Dean of Students; Director, Student Diversity Programs
Shamika Simmons, Program Support Coordinator, Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
John Stein, Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Well-Being, and Brandt-Fritz Dean of Students Chair
Ashlee Toomey-Flinn, Director, On-Campus Internationalization, Office of International Education
Ian Webb, Director of Communications, Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion