American Indian and Indigenous Education in Texas: A 2019 “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” Forum (Monday, 10/14)

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On Monday, October 14th, join the UT American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program for "American Indian and Indigenous Education in Texas: A 2019 Indigenous Peoples' Day Forum." The event will start at 4 pm in RLP 1.302B. Guest speakers include Peggy Larney (Choctaw Educator, founder of “Indian Citizens Against Racial Exploitation” and the American Indian Heritage Day in Texas) and María Rocha (Miakan-Garza Band; Executive Director of the Indigenous Cultures Institute, San Marcos). The discussion will be moderated by Aaron Pyle (Choctaw; Graduate Student) with the participation of UT Professors, Luis Urrieta (P'urhépecha; Curriculum and Instruction) and Angela Valenzuela (Educational Leadership and Policy).The event is open to the public with a ceremony and reception to follow.