Speakers

Women's History Month is an opportunity to highlight the significant roles and leadership positions Native women have historically held within their communities, often with substantial political power, serving as matriarchs, cultural keepers, healers, and vital contributors to tribal economies, a legacy frequently overlooked in mainstream narratives about women's history. As such, the second program, “Women’s History Month: Native Perspectives,” will be a moderated discussion involving visiting Indigenous scholar Dr. Urla Marcus (Northern Cheyenne/Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa) and Native women at Illinois. 

Sponsored by the Native American House and the Women's Resources Center in collaboration with American Indian Studies, Humanities Research Institute and Student Affairs Inclusive Excellence