Dr. Mitzi Uehara Carter, Ph.D. Assistant Teaching Professor of Anthropology and Asian Studies Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies SIPA 307 Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199 Office phone: 305-348-2258 Secretary: 305-348-2247 Email: mcarter@fiu.edu
For current information about the Global Indigenous Forum (GIF) and the FIU Student Club - Global Indigenous Group, (GIG)
Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, 500 S.W. 177th Avenue, Miami
Each September, the fourth Friday of the month is set aside to honor and celebrate all Native Americans, the first Americans to live in the United States. This significant day has grown to a joyful occasion representing the unique way of life of our people and where all Tribes can share their cultures in a festive atmosphere.
Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of the One Apache Family
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FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 523
Assistant Film Producer, Tara Damron, of the Osage Nation, and the Oklahoma Historical Society speaks via skype on the film "Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of the One Apache Family.” Wiedman’s Anthropology Through Film course.
October
Indigenous Cinema Today
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FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 523
Houston Cypress: “Indigenous Cinema Today,” at Wiedman’s Anthropology through Film course. Sponsored by GIG.
November
Peruvian Artist Show
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FIU Biscayne Bay Campus Library
Jamie Chocolate, Peruvian Artist. Show at Frost Art museum and painted mural at BBC library. Organized by Jim Riach. GIG Sponsored.
Fire Spirit,” Our Future” and “Creator’s Hands.”
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FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 523
Sam Tommie – Presentation of three Short Films with Seminole Film Maker Sam Tommie “Fire Spirit,” Our Future” and “Creator’s Hands.” Wiedman’s Anthropology through Film class. GIG Sponsored.