Black Elk, Makhpiya J.; Fillmore, Herman; Nelson, Andrew - #3
Series
Scope and Contents
Abstract: 5/9/2012. Interviewees discuss their perspectives and initiatives as members in Kiva Club. They share some of their life experiences, upbringing and role of family and community in their pursuits of higher education. They focus specifically on UNM Native American Studies Department and how it impacted their lives and discuss what education and activism means for Native people.
Dates
- 2012-2015
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)
Abstract
Makhpiya J. Black Elk (Lakota), Herman Fillmore (Washoe) and Andrew Nelson (Patawomeck) are three graduates from UNM. They were all students in the Department of Native American Studies. They come from geographically and culturally diverse regions. Makhpiya Black Elk grew up Albuquerque. Herman Fillmore is from Nevada and Andrew Nelson is from Ohio.
General
Keywords/Topics: KIVA Club; Native American Activism; inclusion; coalition building; pan-tribalism; diversity in ceremony; Native high school experiences for Native youth; traditional foods; sustainable food practices; food security; Native education; Beta Sigma Epsilon; Native mascots
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu