This event is co-presented in collaboration with the Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and Development, the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance, the Harvard University Native American Program, and the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation.
8:30 A.M. Registration/Breakfast
8:50 A.M. Welcome: Randall Akee, HPIGD and Archon Fung, Ash Center
9:00 A.M – 10:15 A.M. Panel 1: Pillars of Democracy - Freedom of the Press and Voting Press
This session will set the tone for why Freedom of the Press and Voting Rights are essential in Indian Country and how these issues are similar and different from mainstream American challenges.
10:15 A.M – 10:45 A.M. Break
10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Panel 2: Voting Rights, Obstacles, and the Current View
This session will illuminate distinct historical, contemporary, and future voting challenges for Native America.
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Buffet Lunch
1:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Panel 3: Pathways Towards Increased Press Access
This session will discuss how to maintain cultural values while codifying Freedom of Information and Press Access.
2:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Panel 4: Advocacy in Voting
This session will highlight various advocacy initiatives focused on "Getting out the Native Vote."
Moderator:
Jean Schroedel, Claremont Graduate University
3:30 P.M. Closing Remarks
LOCATION:Malkin Penthouse, Littauer Building, HKS STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20260911T123000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR