The list will be updated periodically so keep checking back with us for the names of additional speakers and topics. Also, the current profiles may be modified from time to time.

Speaker	Topics
Bruce F. Curliss	Native American Culture-Eastern Woodlands Comparative lifestyles-Contemporary and Traditional Thanksgiving Politics (federal recognition, local politics) Identity issues Youth Development and trends
Claudia Fox Tree, M.Ed.	Taino/Arawak culture and contact with Columbus Multicultural Curriculum Development - Inclusion of Native American voices and experience Cultural oppression as it relates to Native Americans (deculturalization, colonization, mascots, etc.) Culturally responsive teaching strategies Racial/ethnic identity development Native American drumming and dancing demonstration
Anne Foxx	Native American Culture, particularly, Eastern Woodlands but can discuss historical and current issues of Native peoples across the continent. Way of life in the community, family, self identity Native American Spirituality Some politics
Manitonquat (Medicine Story)	Native American Spirituality, Religion, Faith; The Original Instructions, the Sacred Circle; The Path of the Heart; Native Childraising; The Story of the World, Black Elk's Vision, Wisdom of the Elders; Storytelling, Native literature; Thanksgiving; Peace; Community; Education; History; Politics (federal recognition, sacred sites, casinos)
Donna Edmonds Mitchell a.k.a. "Words in the Wind"	Pocasset Wampanoag Peoples of Watuppa Reservation in Fall River, MA Inspirational Poet/Storyteller using Spirituality as main theme.
Pamela A. Ellis, Esq.	Federal Indian law and policy, the legal origins and history of the tribal sovereignty doctrine, state/tribal relations, tribal law and jurisdiction, Indian cultural property (e.g., NAGPRA, IACA, cultural sovereignty and survival, exploitation of indigenous knowledge systems, etc.), federal recognition and southern New England Indian Country (critical perspective), gaming and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), American Indian economic development from a legal perspective, the federal government's trust responsibility to Indian tribes and individual Indians and Cobell v. Babbitt.
Troy Phillips	History of Eastern Tribes/ Woodlands Culture - all levels
Joyce W. Vincent	Rebuilding respect for Indian territories as we stand together for Indian Rights, Internal issues of Indian Country, Dispelling Misconceptions and Stereotypes in Indian Country, Mascots, Native American Studies, Thinking about college, how to prepare, Native Americans and African Americans.
John "Jim" Peters	Native American Sovereignty Federal Recognition King Phillips War Community Development Mashpee Community Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
Annawon Weeden	Traditional/Contemporary life Seasonal activities Celebrations Games Stereotypes Music & Dance Hands-on Activities
Morgan James Peters (aka Mwalim)	Traditional & Contemporary Eastern Folklore Oral Tradition & Storytelling Black Indians Drama & Performance Arts Ahanaeenun (Trickster Medicine) Creative Writing (Prose, Plays and Poetry)