We are pleased to introduce our distinguished keynote speaker for the UT College of Social Work’s third annual conference, eVOLve: Be the Change, Dr. Autumn Asher BlackDeer, a scholar-activist whose work is pivotal to the discourse surrounding social justice and the plight of Indigenous communities.
Dr. Autumn Asher BlackDeer is a queer anti-colonial scholar-activist from the Southern Cheyenne Nation and serves as an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver. Her scholarship illuminates the impact of structural violence on American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Dr. BlackDeer centers Indigenous voices throughout her research by using quantitative approaches and big data as tools for responsible storytelling. Dr. BlackDeer is a racial equity scholar with an emphasis on Indigenous tribal sovereignty and is deeply committed to furthering anti-colonial abolitionist work.
Conference Details
Join us at the eVOLve: Be the Change Conference, where Dr. BlackDeer and many other colleagues in the field of social work will share their insights and expertise. This event is FREE of charge!
Date: March 22, 2024
Location: University of Tennessee Student Union – Pilot Ballroom
Highlights:
- Gain FREE Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Connect with community organizations and experts in the field
- Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks during the conference
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Reserve Your Hotel Room!
Reserve Your Room by March 1, 2024 to get the special group rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown