Why Every Day is Indigenous People's Day

The Highland Diversity Committee will host “Why Every Day is Indigenous People’s Day: Exploring Native American Presence in Illinois” via Zoom™ at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.

Jenny L. Davis, Ph.D. will present the program, highlighting being a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. Davis is an associate professor of Anthropology and instructor of American Indian Studies at the University of Illinois, where she is also the director of the American Indian Studies program.

"We are very excited to have Dr. Davis share her expertise with our students and with our community,” said Dr. Julie Hartman-Li...