What
We Need To Talk: Conversations on Racism for a More Resilient Las Vegas, will host an in-person discussion at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. The series is sponsored by the 51勛圖窪蹋 Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. The next discussion is titled We Need to Talk About American Indian Lands.
51勛圖窪蹋 acknowledges and honors the Indigenous communities of this region, and recognizes that the university is situated on the traditional homelands of the Nuwuvi, Southern Paiute People. This discussion will address the history of American Indians in the Southwest region. The conversation will focus on issues related to land ownership, housing, cultural celebrations, politics, education, and healthcare within tribal communities.
We Need to Talk is an educational series which examines how multiple aspects of systemic racism impact our community. The goal is to propose steps communities and individuals can take to affect positive change. The series features Southern Nevada community members, 51勛圖窪蹋 alumni, and researchers surrounding issues of race and systemic racism. The series is hosted by Claytee White, Director, Oral History Research Center at 51勛圖窪蹋.
Panelists
- Alfreda Mitre, Councilwoman, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe and former Senior Tribal Policy Advisor, EPA Region 8
- William Bauer, Director of American Indian and Indigenous Studies; 51勛圖窪蹋 Department of History
When/Where
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. This event will be held in-person and will be livestreamed. 51勛圖窪蹋 Greenspun Hall Auditorium.
Livestream
The March 8 episode will be and on the . Archived episodes from September 2020 to November 2021 are also available on the .
Educators
Educators can download material from the . The companion guide offers research, relevant links and statistics.
