"Indigenous Ways of Knowing Through Objects" with Dr. Joe Stahlman

The Institute for Human Science and Culture is honored to welcome Dr. Joe Stahlman for an in-person encore of his presentation, Indigenous Ways of Knowing Through Objects. The free lecture will be held on-site on May 28 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm, with lunch provided for all attendees.

Lunch will be served at 12:00pm, and the lecture will begin at 12:30pm. All are welcome, but registration is required.

About the Presentation

"Indigenous Ways of Knowing Through Objects: How Repatriation is Meaningful for All Involved"

Repatriation is more than just returning objects; it's a powerful act of acknowledging and respecting Indigenous ways of knowing. This talk examines how the return of cultural collections to descendant communities fosters ethical collaboration and knowledge sharing between Indigenous peoples and institutions. Dr. Stahlman will discuss how this process not only honors Indigenous communities but also enriches our understanding of shared history and promotes a more just and equitable relationship between communities. By framing repatriation as a dialogue, this talk aims to demystify the process and highlight its potential to create positive and lasting change for all involved.

About the Speaker

Dr. Joe Stahlman (Tuscarora/Pennsylvania Dutch) is an anthropologist, historian, scholar, and researcher. He has over 30 years of research experience working with First Peoples and allies. His research focuses on culture and history, as well as ongoing socio-economic and health & wellness related endeavors with Native communities. He takes an active role in addressing the spaces Native peoples occupy in North American museums, arts, archaeology, cultural resource management, and scholarship. Regularly, Joe talks on the need to promote equity, equality, and justice among all peoples in North American society through a number of reconciliatory processes which are inclusive for all and empowers people to express agency through creative and intellectual endeavors.

Location

The event will take place on the 3rd floor of the Cummings Center building in the Institute for Human Science and Culture classrooms. The street address is 73 S. College Street Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College Streets).

Accessibility

A wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. The building, including the Institute, is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair is available to loan for those visiting. Please contact us ahead of time with any accessibility requirements so we can work together to make your visit comfortable.

For more information, see our accessibility page: https://uakron.edu/chp/about-us/accessibility.

Parking

A small parking lot is adjacent to the Cummings Center, on College St. There are also parking meters located along College St. or visitor parking available in Lot 30 (corner of College and Market streets).

UA staff, faculty, and student parking is available in Lot 40, off Mill St.

Transit

Local bus service is provided by Akron Metro. Stops closest to the Cummings Center are at Mill & College; E. Market & College; and Main & E. Bowery St. Further route details are available from Akron Metro.

For University of Akron students, faculty, and staff, the Roo Express stops at the nearby College St. Circle and at Fir Hill Towers.