Joshua Thomas Frank-Cardenas - #22
Series
Scope and Contents
Abstract: 6/7/2013, 6/13/14, 6/27/14. In tape 1 of Interview 1, Frank traces his family history and his childhood. He elaborates on his struggles in education and his exploration into other fields of study. In tape 2 of Interview 1, he describes the role of culture and family and how to get younger generations to think about who they are and how that is foundational to education. In tape 1 of Interview 2 Frank raises the challenges and limits of current educational initiatives and describes alternative ways of thinking about education and reformatting what its goals and focus should be. In tape 2 of interview 2 Frank discusses capitalism and knowledge production. He describes his thoughts on ceremony as it relates and expresses itself through research. In the final section of interview 2, (tape 3 of 3) Frank elaborates of research methods to explore ideas of dream work, research and critique. In interview 3 tape 1, Frank talks about UCLA, and his global education. He focuses on specific programs and mentors who helped him over the years. In Interview 3 tape 2, Frank discusses the role of relationships and connections in academia. He also shares hi thoughts and involvement in student’s organizations. In interview 3 tape 3, Frank concludes with discussing his own research and interventions.
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
Joshua Thomas Frank-Cardenas, of European and Native (Mohawk/Seneca) descent. Raised in southern California he completed his BA from the University of California in American Indian Studies and History in 2009. He came to the UNM to pursue a Master's degree in the College of Education, Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies Program, with an emphasis in American Indian Education. He graduated from UNM with distinction in 2012. His interests are on Indigenous pedagogy, methods and decolonizing education.
General
Keywords/Topics: History; homelessness; racism; herbalism; political activism; land pedagogy; Jack Forbes; community based education; child rearing practices; giftedness; culture and language; research as ceremony; capitalism; nuclear colonialism; axiology; dreamwork; sub consciousness; Indigenous science;UCLA; Tribal Learning Community and Education Exchange Program; Language, Literacy and Socio-Cultural Studies; Nicaraguan Sign Language; Gregory Cajete; Critical Social Theory; Native American Student Organizations; SNAGS; NASIRG; KIVA Club; funding; student debt; National Education Association; Land Issues; Globalization
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