Keynote Speakers (2013 NAS Graduate Student Symposium)
Dr. Melissa Leal (Esselen/ Ohlone)
Dr. Melissa Leal (Esselen/Ohlone) is a lecturer in the Native American Studies Department at Sonoma State University and the Program Educator for the American Indian Education Program in the Elk Grove Unified School District. She also teaches for the Sacramento Urban Youth Empowerment Program at the Greater Sacramento Urban League. Melissa's research interests are in contemporary Native American art and performance, Hip Hop Studies, and youth empowerment.
Featured Friday April 26, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
Featured Friday April 26, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
Kateri Masten (Yurok) - Traditional Basket Weaver
Aiy-yu-kwee'. My name is Kateri Masten and I am a member of the Yurok Tribe. Growing up I always had an admiration for my culture as well as a thirst for learning our traditional art of basket weaving. At the age of 6 I picked up my first lesson on weaving under my mentor/great aunt, Josephine Peters. It wasn't until the age of 18 when I became more dedicated to mastering this beautiful, unique, and challenging gift. Now, after a decade of weaving I think I finally have it down! In those ten years I have woven baby rattles, baby baskets, burden baskets, and as well as some creative pieces. Aside from weaving I recently have had the honor of teaching a women's weaving circle for the Trinidad Rancheria. I've also assisted in demonstrations/tutorials with the local youth through summer camps. I'm also a member of the Native Women's Collective which is a non-profit organization devoted to helping native artists with their art. It is my honor and privilege that this practice of tradition has given me the necessary skills to be able to pass onto others. Basketry is a gift given to us by spirituals, and the knowledge was meant to be shared to continue our traditions. Weaving takes me to a place so indescribable, and nothing pleases me more then to be able to pass on this part of our culture to all generations. You can learn more about Kateri and her work by clicking here.
Featured Saturday April 26, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
Featured Saturday April 26, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
Marilyn Delgado (Nor Rel Muk Wintu)
Featured Saturday April 26, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
Keynote Luncheon
Keynote Luncheon