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Indigenous Engagement in Place

Programs & Initiatives

Elder-in-Residence Program

This program invites an Ojibwe or Dakota Elder to campus for a series of week-long residencies throughout the academic year. During their visits, the Elders deliver public talks; dine with students, staff, and faculty; offer mentoring; and meet with college leadership.
Ramona Kitto Stately sits on a couch looking as though she's listening or telling a story.

Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples

Carleton has been working to build reciprocal relationships with the governing offices and cultural initiatives of the neighboring Prairie Island and Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Nations, as well as Native-led organizations in the region.
Indigenous Peoples Day, fall 2021

Curricular Programming

Mellon’s support for Carleton’s Indigenous Engagement in Place initiative will enhance Carleton’s ability to engage in research and teaching partnerships with Indigenous partners. The initiative will support many new curricular opportunities, including the exploration of a Native American and Indigenous Studies minor.
screenshot of a us map with markers showing the sites of recent Indigenous activism

Building Capacity at Carleton

The Indigenous Engagement in Place initiative will enhance Carleton’s capacity to ethically engage our community partners, expand our knowledge base, and cultivate a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Construction of a tipi on campus for Indigenous Peoples Day, October 2021
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Indigenous Engagement in Place

Indigenous Communities Liaison: Marcy Averill
Assistant Professor of American Studies and History: Meredith McCoy
John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies: Michael McNally
Indigenous Engagement in Place pages maintained by Christopher Tassava
This page was last updated on 24 January 2024
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