Mission of the Global Indigenous Studies Network
We have formed the Global Indigenous Studies Network to create a more visible platform for scholars, educators, practitioners, students, Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists, and other stakeholders at IU, nationally, and globally to achieve the following:
- Increase awareness of Indigenous issues in a global context
- Make it easier to locate Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars in the field
- Increase participation of Indigenous institutions, organizations, and voices in scholarly endeavors
- Create venues for diverse discussions on theories, approaches, methodologies, and praxis for the study of Indigenous languages, cultures, identities, and histories globally
- Create opportunities for the greater public, including K-12 students, teachers, and practitioners, to engage with and learn from Indigenous languages and cultures from all over the world
- Facilitate opportunities for scholars to communicate with policy makers, NGOs, Indigenous thought leaders, and media on issues of Indigeneity