National Traveling Exhibit on Native American Voting Rights
DATE: Friday, October 4 2024
TIME: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm MST
LOCATION: College of Law
COST: Free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law will host the American Bar Association’s (ABA) traveling exhibit, “Native American Voting Rights: A History of Struggle and Triumph,” from September 23 to October 4, 2024 during building open hours.
Developed by the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, this free educational exhibit explores the historical and ongoing fight for Native American voting rights in the United States. This is the exhibit’s only stop in Utah.
During the exhibit’s appearance at the College of Law, Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner—a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, an expert on Native American law, and the first Native dean in the college’s history—will host two public discussion sessions on Native American voting rights. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to share personal experiences and perspectives, and to engage with the history and significance of this vital civil rights issue. Discussion sessions will take place:
- September 26, 2024, from 3 to 4 pm
- October 4, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
The College of Law is hosting the exhibit thanks to generous support from Utah Humanities, a non-profit organization that promotes understanding and respect for the diverse cultures and experiences of Utahns. More information about Utah Humanities can be found at utahhumanities.org.
The October 4 discussion session will be joined by Native law students from across North America who are attending “Cutting Sign to the Legal Profession,” a two-day event at the College of Law to help Native law students launch their legal careers through networking, workshops and more.
Warner emphasized the importance of the exhibit: “Native Americans have faced unique and systemic barriers to voting throughout U.S. history. This exhibit not only sheds light on those challenges but also celebrates the resilience and determination of Native communities in securing their rights. We are honored to share these stories with our community.”
For questions about this event email events@law.utah.edu.
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