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Examining the Politics of Recognition in Native American Identity and Mental Health in Parts of the Great Lakes Region: A Semi-Decolonized, Mixed Methods Approach
Thursday, August 1, 2024 10:00 AM at 457 Berkey Hall and Zoom
While a growing literature addresses mental health in Indigenous nations/tribes, it rarely examines those who identify as Native American but do not have tribal membership. This dissertation examines the relationships between mental health, Native American/Indigenous identity, and the politics of recognition (tribal membership) in parts of the Great Lakes region, using a semi-decolonized, mixed methods approach. Building on descriptive statistics from the American Community Survey (ACS), US Census, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to shed light on Indigenous identity and mental health outcomes of the American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) population in the region, this dissertation analyzes 42 interviews conducted with self-identified Indigenous/AIAN people living in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin on how tribal enrollment status (or lack there-of) affects identity and mental health.
Sociology Department Annual Retreat
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Henry Center
MSU Sociology faculty, staff and graduate students will come together at the Henry Center for our annual retreat.
Sociology Department Meeting
Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30 PM at 457 Berkey Hall
All stakeholders meeting of the MSU Sociology Department.
Sociology Department Meeting
Friday, October 11, 2024 1:30 PM at 457 Berkey Hall
All stakeholders meeting of the MSU Sociology Department.
Sociology Department Meeting
Friday, November 8, 2024 1:30 PM at 457 Berkey Hall
All stakeholders meeting of the MSU Sociology Department.
Sociology Department Meeting
Friday, December 13, 2024 1:30 PM at 457 Berkey Hall
All stakeholders meeting of the MSU Sociology Department.