Studying the intersection of information, technology, and Native communities.

Fields of study include: material culture; cultural heritage; museum studies.

Researchers

• Miranda Belarde-Lewis
• Clarita Lefthand-Begay
• Sandy Littletree
• Cheryl Metoyer
• Chris Rothschild
• Jason Young

Current Projects and Grants

Tribal Water Summit in Spring 2018

PI: Clarita Lefthand-Begay
Funding: Russell Family Foundation, $5,000
Dates: 2018

Water insecurity impacts on the health and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States

PI: Clarita Lefthand-Begay
Funding: University of Washington Royalty Research Fund (RRF), $39,982
Dates: 2017-2018

Center for Native American Environmental Health Equity Research

PI: Clarita Lefthand-Begay
Funding: National Institute of Environmental Health and Science (via University of New Mexico), $44,970
Dates: 2015-2018

Native American Environmental Health Equity Research Center

PI: Clarita Lefthand-Begay
Funding: Environmental Protection Agency (via University of New Mexico), $27,351
Dates: 2015-2018