This will be an informal, conversation-based seminar. Two Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe members and CHIRP's Research and Archival Intern will hold an open conversation regarding the history of the Tribe, their known historical connections to Cornwall, the relationship between their political struggle and international support or recognition of this history, and their ideas for moving forward in collaboration with institutions such as the Royal Cornwall Museum and international universities.

Speakers: Tribal Spokesperson Shelly Covert; Tribal Council Member Saxon Thomas; Intern and PhD candidate Megan Renoir 

There will be a 45-minute dialogue between Shelly and Saxon, with support and overview of the session provided by Megan. This time is inclusive of open space for the audience to enter the discussion, however we also expect to open space following the dialogue session for 30 minutes of Q&A. 

Photo credit: Story of Oak by Jennifer Rain Crosby, Handcrafted oak gall inks and egg tempera paints on paper, CHIRP's VTA 2021 Collection. 

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