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 Sept. 23 to Oct. 4, 2024. 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:
- Sept. 26, 2024, from 3 to 4 p.m., Room 2100
- Oct. 4, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Level 6
The College of Law is hosting the exhibit thanks to generous support from Utah Humanities, a nonprofit organization that promotes understanding and respect for the diverse cultures and experiences of Utahns.
The Oct. 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,” she says. “We are honored to share these stories with our community.”