Call for Proposals
The theme of the 4th Annual Indigenous Education Research Conference is Revisiting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP): Centering Indigenous Peoples and Our Communities. This theme engages the Indigenous research community to commemorate the historical and political significance of UNDRIP for Indigenous Peoples with special attention to Articles 14 and 15 that address education:
Article 14
- Indigenous peoples have the right to establish and control their educational systems and institutions providing education in their own languages, in a manner appropriate to their cultural methods of teaching and learning.
- Indigenous individuals, particularly children, have the right to all levels and forms of education of the State without discrimination.
- States shall, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, take effective measures, in order for indigenous individuals, particularly children, including those living outside their communities, to have access, when possible, to an education in their own culture and provided in their own language.
Article 15
- Indigenous peoples have the right to the dignity and diversity of their cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations which shall be appropriately reflected in education and public information.
- States shall take effective measures, in consultation and cooperation with the indigenous peoples concerned, to combat prejudice and eliminate discrimination and to promote tolerance, understanding and good relations among indigenous peoples and all other segments of society.
We invite proposals for panels, papers, and posters that address the implications and applications of UNDRIP in research, pedagogy, and community engagement. The intended audience for this conference includes Indigenous youth, educators, scholars, and community members.
Guide for Authors
Submit proposals by February 22, 2019. To submit your proposal material, please attach a pdf or word document of pertinent information to IERC@unm.edu.
Posters
In 250 – 500 words (excluding references), articulating how the proposed poster will address the conference theme: Revisiting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP): Centering Indigenous Peoples and Our Communities. The format for the poster session will include a concise, two-minute overview of each poster, which will be followed by a twenty-minute walk-around, which will give participants an opportunity to visit with each poster presenter. The poster session will conclude with a twenty-minute group question and answer session for presenters.
Panels
Panel presentation proposals should include a 200–500-word narrative (excluding references) explaining how the proposed panel will address the conference theme: Revisiting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP): Centering Indigenous Peoples and Our Communities. In addition to the narrative, a 50-word bio should be submitted for each presenter. Panel presentations should be no longer than 45 minutes, allowing 15 minutes for a question and answer session.
Papers
Paper presentation proposals should include a 200–500-word narrative (excluding references) describing how the proposed paper will address the conference theme: Revisiting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP): Centering Indigenous Peoples and Our Communities. Paper proposals should demonstrate how it will contribute to educational praxis for Indigenous youth and communities. The format for paper presentations should include a 25 minute presentations followed by a 25-minute activity focused on praxis, with ten minutes to be used for a question and answer session.
Submission:
Submit your poster, panel, or paper proposal as well as any inquiries you may have regarding the conference to IERC@unm.edu.
