2024 Recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation

The Madison Native American and Indigenous Working Group focuses on the following objectives:

• Consulting with the Virginia Indigenous tribes/nations, as well as Indigenous scholars who have studied Native American diaspora, to better understand what these issues mean for contemporary Indigenous communities.
• Collaborating with Native American communities to explore curriculum and professional development at JMU. 
• Examining interest in the creation of a Native American studies minor, which is a traditional starting point for curriculum development.
  
• Investigate with University Leadership the creation of the position of Tribal Liaison to develop formal relationships with Native American communities and work with faculty/administration on curriculum and programming efforts at JMU.
• Creating a supportive community for Native American and Indigenous students.
• Developing the Native American and Indigenous Network that welcomes all faculty and/or staff, regardless of their background.

Members:

• Carole Nash, College of Integrated Science and Engineering, Chair
• Carlos Aleman, College of Arts and Letters
• Bodeene Cairdeas, Libraries
• Ivelisse Estes, Chemistry
• Ángel Garcia, College of Science and Mathematics
• H. Gelfand, University Studies
• Lindsey Harvell-Bowman, College of Arts and Letters
• Laura Henigman, College of Arts and Letters
• Gilpatrick Hornsby, Center for Faculty Innovation, Hart School
• Rabia Lieber, College of Education
• Scott Milliman, College of Business
• Erin Phillippi, Research, Economic Development, and Innovation
• Craig Short, AVP Business Services
• Brittani Staley, CMSS
• Brian Sullivan, Libraries
• Catherine Zeman, College of Health and Behavioral Studies