Tumamoc Author Series Spring 2026 - Joe E. Watkins: Indigenizing Japan
Schedule
Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Tumamoc Hill Boathouse | Tucson, AZ
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Details and RSVP: https://swc.arizona.edu/events/tumamoc-author-series-2025-26-joe-e-watkinsWelcome to the first 2026 event in our Tumamoc Author Series!
How does the Ainu experience in Hokkaido, Japan relate to other Indigenous people in the context of global colonialism? Joe E. Watkins’ earlier anthropology work with Indigenous communities in the United States allows him to answer this question. He will talk about his new book, Indigenizing Japan: Ainu Past, Present, and Future, which investigates the rich history and cultural resilience of the Ainu, tracing their journey from ancient times to their contemporary struggles for recognition. As a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Watkins’ interests concern the ethical practice of anthropology and anthropology’s relationships with descendant communities and populations on a global scale. Watkins will be in conversation with Carol Ellick, executive director of Archaeological and Cultural Education Consultants
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Tumamoc Hill Boathouse, Tumamoc Hill, W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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