CALL FOR PAPERS 20 Navajo Studies Conference th
Yideeską́ą́góó Dinék'eh Nitsáhákees, Éé'deetįįh, dóó Hódzą' Bee Ániit'éedoo Navajo knowledge and experiences for our future Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, May 28-‐30, 2015 Deadline for Proposal Submission: February 1, 2015 th
Proposals for individual and panel presentations, interactive sessions, and cultural sharing are now being accepted for the 20 th
Navajo Studies Conference (NSC), which will be held at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, Arizona. The 20 Navajo Studies Conference theme is based on supporting our future through sharing the knowledge and experiences of Navajo people and communities. We want to highlight the wealth of knowledge and experiences of our Navajo people and our allies that sustain, revitalize, and support Navajo communities. We encourage proposals from youth, young adults, adults, elders – students, community members, academics, educators, professionals, government officials, artists, activists, and others. Proposals can focus on issues in one or more of the following areas related to the theme:  Agriculture  Film & Media  Philosophy/Theory  Art  Gender & Sexuality  Policy/Law  Community  Health &Wellness  Science/Cosmology Organizing/Planning  Culture/Spirituality  History  Social Justice/Activism  Education  Human Rights  Tribal Programs  Environment  Language  Youth/Elder issues  Governance/Politics  Literature  Family  Navajo Traditional Skills Proposals for sessions to be delivered in the Diné language are highly encouraged!! Format: Individual or Panel presentations, academic papers, films, poetry readings, storytelling, interactive facilitated discussions, or posters. Other formats not listed here will also be considered. All sessions are 1.5 hours. Individual proposals will be grouped into a panel with similar topic areas. Requirements: 1. Information page 2. Abstract/Summary of session Information page -‐ Please include: • Name, Affiliation, Mailing Address, Telephone Numbers and Email Addresses for all presenters • Title of Presentation • Format – describe the format of the proposed session • Appropriate Area of Focus (Based on Conference Theme) • Requested Technology Abstract/Summary • Write an approximately 300 word summary of your proposed session topic and main ideas/conclusions • If you are proposing a panel, please identify all members and affiliations (abstracts are required from each panel member). th
• If interested, submit a paper on your session after the conference for the 20 conference booklet. Submit information page and abstracts to [email protected] or by post mail by February 1, 2015 Date of notification of proposal acceptance: March 1, 2015 Navajo Studies Conference, Inc Phone: (505) 277-‐1820 or 277-‐1822 www.navajostudies.org PO Box 40476 Fax: (505) 277-‐1818 (attention to NSC) NSC Facebook page Albuquerque, NM 87196 Email: [email protected] REGISTRATION INFORMATION PRE-‐CONFERENCE WORKSHOP on Diné Language Issues Thursday, May 28 1-‐5pm NAU, Flagstaff, Arizona Several workshops will be offered pertaining to Diné language revitalization efforts, teaching methods, related technology, and more. Details to be announced. Pre-‐registration is required to participate in this event; Note: This event is separate from the conference and requires an additional registration fee Fee: $100 due by April 17, 2015 (no refunds after this date) For more information, check the NSC website, Facebook page, or contact NSC. 20th Navajo Studies Conference Thursday, May 28, 5pm -‐7pm: Welcome Reception Friday, May 29 – Saturday, May 30: Conference Activities NAU, Flagstaff, Arizona 20th Navajo Studies Conference BANQUET Saturday, May 30, 6pm-‐9pm Awards, entertainment, NSC election announcements, and a nice meal for $30 Ticket purchase is separate from the registration fees Pre-Conference
Entire conference rates
Pre-registration*
On-site registration
Senior+
Student++
Daily rates
On-site registration
Senior
Student
$100
$100
$125
$30
$50
$75
$20
$35
Banquet
$30
*by April 17, 2015
+65 and older
++high school and college
Vendor Rate: $50 plus one item donation for the NSC silent auction Registration and/or vendor payment can be mailed to: Navajo Studies Conference, Inc. PO Box 40476 Albuquerque, NM 87196