1st Annual NAAHU Symposium &
General Meeting
Members of the Native American Alumni of Harvard University
Executive Board cordially request your presence at the First Annual NAAHU
Symposium and General Meeting to be hosted at Harvard University on
Friday-Sunday,
April 26 – 28, 2013.
This year’s event “The New Face of Indian Country” also
coincides with both the 18th Annual Harvard University Powwow
and 20th Annual Arts First Festival. The weekend is
a closed event for NAAHU community members and their guests.
The New Face of Indian Country
As members of NAAHU, we hold a unique place in the world because we are familiar with two very distinct sides of life: indigenous culture and the Ivy League. Together, this powerful combination gives us “the best of both worlds.” Not only are we able to look at larger society from an indigenous perspective, but we also give our indigenous society greater access to the world at large. As Native people in the 21st century, we have the opportunity to set a precedent for what it means to be indigenous in a global society and to be the voice of underrepresented indigenous populations in global discourse.
Your presence will make a huge difference as we engage in dialogue and broaden our perspective on what it means to be alive at this crucial moment in time. Look for more emails from us as the date draws closer, including a call for panel and paper submissions to the symposium, newsletter updates, and additional event details- including talking circles, a public art display, a tour of the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP), opportunities to interact with current students, and more!
We look forward to seeing you in April!
