On Nov. 20, the Sociology and Anthropology Club, Native American Law Student Association, Center for Kansas Studies and art department got together to showcase the ‘Fancy Dance’ film. Native American food and drinks were being served while people were watching the film.
Laura Murphy, associate professor of anthropology and the director of the Center for Kansas Studies, teaches about past cultures and archeology. She also teaches about different Native American issues in society and works with different tribes to protect cultural resources, which were her reasons for showcasing this film.
“This film was interesting to me because it portrays issues that are facing Native American communities right now,” Murphy said.
Ande Davis, Washburn School of Law fellow, teaches legal writing courses, professional responsibilities and federal Indian law. He helped sponsor the movie when Murphy got the rights to stream the film.
Nikki Jackson, the president of the Native American Law Student Association, has a goal to create a space for Indigenous students and allies and bring in programming and opportunities for exposure to issues relating to Indigenous people or Indian law.
Edited by Morgan Albrecht and Stuti Khadka