Talk
Native American Heritage Month: Native American Educational Leadership
- Event Date: Monday, November 28, 2022
- Time: 11:00 am (CST)
- Location: Native American House, 1206 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL
- Cost: Free, registration required
By engaging her experiences as the Associate Director of The White House Initiative on American Indian/Alaska Native Education during the Obama Administration and working for the National Education Association, Sedelta Oosahwee (Cherokee/Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation) will discuss the correlation between degree attainment and shaping the future of Native education. She will also give insight into how higher education provides the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the unique challenges of being a national Native American educational leader. Lunch will be provided from noon to 1:00 pm. Registration Required.
Please note that this program does NOT take place at the Spurlock Museum.