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Decolonizing Higher Education

April 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Photo of Dr. G. Cajete

Gregory Cajete is a Native American educator whose work is dedicated to honoring the foundations of Indigenous knowledge in education. Dr. Cajete is a Tewa Indian from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Dr. Cajete is a practicing ceramic, pastel and metal artist. He is extensively involved with art and its application to education. He is also a scholar of herbalism and holistic health. Dr. Cajete also designs culturally-responsive curricula geared to the special needs and learning styles of Native American students. He worked at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico for 21 years. While at the Institute, he served as Dean of the Center for Research and Cultural Exchange, Chair of Native American Studies and Professor of Ethno- Science. He is the former Director of Native American Studies (18 years) at the University of New Mexico.

NMHU SUB Ballroom and Zoom: https://nmhu.zoom.us/j/92613137639

 

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Date:
April 14, 2022
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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