Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative
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Seeding Indigenous-Settler Reciprocity at Brown

Research Projects

Under the theme “Seeding Indigenous-Settler Reciprocity at Brown,” Ariana Clark, a 2024 CNAIS concentrator, initiated the creation of a traditional medicine and pollinator Northeast Indigenous garden at the John Carter Brown Center for Advanced Studies, complemented by drafting recommendations for the University to further the commitments related to the University’s land acknowledgement. The garden features Indigenous flora from 100 seeds of 20 plant species donated by Elizabeth James-Perry, who served as a NAISI Artist in Residence during the spring semester. This capstone was supported by NAISI’s Mellon Foundation Grant to develop Native American and Indigenous Studies at Brown, in addition to other support from across the University.