Mike Williams Sr. (Yup’ik) will present “Land, Water, and Subsistence: Native Alaskan Sovereignty and Stewardship” from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday (March 24) at the South Agricultural Sciences Building, Room 1021.
A welcome reception and book signing will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Williams’ lecture is part of his visit to campus as the WVU Native American Studies Program’s 2026 Elder-in-Residence.
During his visit, he will give presentations to a host of classes and meet with student organizations, including groups from anthropology, applied human sciences, mental health and addiction studies, history, women’s and gender studies, leadership studies, geography, multidisciplinary studies and more.
“It’s essential for people everywhere to learn about Native ways of life, to open their eyes and expand their interests, not just to serve the priorities of Native communities, but to help all of us,” Williams said.
“Western science and Indigenous knowledge can combine to focus on solutions to our shared problems and concerns. The WVU Native American Studies Program has consistently shown an appreciation for my work and paid attention to vital Indigenous issues over the years, so I’m really excited to spend a week on campus meeting with student and faculty groups.”.
The residency is hosted by the Native American Studies Program in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and co-sponsored by the Leadership Studies Program, Department of Geology and Geography, School of Natural Resources and Environment, and the WVU Humanities Center, with funding from the Reyer Visiting Lecture Program for Native American Studies
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Free parking will be available after 5 p.m. in lots 43, 44 and 46.