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I have to be in (on those dates. Darn! Sent from my Blackberry device. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martell, Pam (DLEG)" [[log in to unmask]] Sent: 10/07/2008 02:57 PM AST To: [log in to unmask] Subject: MSU American Indian Identity Conference October 16 & 17, 2008 October 7, 2008 Michigan State University is hosting the first American Indian Identify Conference in the nation on October 16 and 17, 2008 in East Lansing at their Kellogg Conference Center. The name of the conference is: "Neocolonial Inscription and Performance of American Indian identify in American Higher Education." The conference will attempt to address and review issues of American Indian identify in higher education. The two day conference will examine key issues such as tribal sovereignty, faculty hiring, current university practices allowing self-identification, and explore who should represent American Indians in American Indian higher education programs and departments. You can access information about the conference and register on-line by following the link provided below: http://naiconf.msu.edu/ MSU is not charging a registration fee; however, if you are interested in participating in the meals or reception you must register to pay for those specific events. Pamela Ann Martell Higher Education Consultant King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Initiative Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth 201 N. Washington Square Victor Office Center, 3rd Floor Lansing, MI 48913 Direct Line: (517) 335-3009 Main Line: (517) 373-9700 Fax: (517) 373-2759 Email: [log in to unmask]