UPDATE: American Indians Today (12/10/04; SW/TX PCA/ACA, 2/9/05-2/12/05)

Deadline extended:

Call for Papers: American Indians Today

Abstract/Proposals by 10 December 2004

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Southwest/Texas Popular & American Popular Culture Associations 26th
Annual Conference=20

Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 9-12, 2005.

Hyatt-Regency Albuquerque

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Proposals are being accepted for an area of study related to
contemporary American Indian culture-American Indians Today.
Presentations that explore contemporary American Indian culture,
history, politics, literature, issues, ideas or any theme or aspect
relevant to American Indian culture are welcome. =20

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American Indian culture has been an influence on and has been influenced
by American culture. American Indian culture is diverse and an
examination of the culture, influences, adaptation, and cultural
syncretism, is welcomed. One might investigate: the oral tradition;
poetry; myth; legend; literature; philosophy; painting; sculpture;
weaving; basketry; pottery; dance; music (drum, flute, songs, etc.);
fashion; artifacts; American Indian foods; imagery or lack of in
mainstream media; identity; cultural appropriation; stereotypes,
mascots, etc. Any form of cultural expression that is uniquely American
Indian is welcome. One may also consider the impact that appropriation
of American Indian identity has on the authenticity, validity and
reliability of American Indian resources.=20

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Send an abstract of 100-250 words. Inquiries may be directed to Dr.
Richard Allen at the address below (either email or physical address).
Send your submission to me by 10 December 2004:

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Richard L. Allen, Area Chair=20

American Indians Today

Cherokee Nation

P.O. Box 948 =20

Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74465

(918) 456-0671 Ext. 2466

Email: rallen_at_cherokee.org

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Details regarding the conference (listing of all areas, hotel,
registration) can be found at http://www.swtexaspca.org
<http://www.swtexaspca.org> .

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