Indiana University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

09/18/2026

2026 Global Indigenous Studies Conference Happening Soon!

The Global Indigenous Studies Network (GISN) within the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLSGIS) at Indiana University Bloomington is delighted to announce the upcoming Second Conference on Global Indigenous Studies from Multiple Perspectives (CGIS 2026)!

November 13–15, 2026
Virtual Conference

CGIS 2026 will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars, educators, practitioners, students, policymakers, activists, and representatives of Indigenous, grassroots, governmental, and non-governmental organizations from around the world.

This interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary conference provides a space for local and global dialogue, knowledge exchange, and meaningful engagement across diverse perspectives, disciplines, communities, and regions. Participants will share and discuss research, experiences, practices, and ideas addressing the many dimensions of Global Indigenous Studies. From local communities to global conversations, CGIS 2026 creates a space to connect, learn, share, and build knowledge together.

We look forward to welcoming colleagues, students, Indigenous communities, organizations, academic institutions, and scholars from around the world to this important global gathering!

Join us online for CGIS 2026!
November 13–15, 2026
Virtual - Indiana University Bloomington

For more information about this event, please follow the links below:

Website: https://indigenous.indiana.edu/conference/CGIS%202026%20-%20Virtual/index.html
Registration: https://indigenous.indiana.edu/conference/registration/index.html
Keynote Speakers: https://indigenous.indiana.edu/conference/speakers/index.html
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09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:30-6:30PM
Hamilton Lugar School (355 N. Eagleson Ave), GA1106

Join us for the first Kafe Kreyòl of the semester! We will explore Kreyòl language varieties, with a focus on Haitian, St. Lucian, Martinican, and Louisiana Creole.

This gathering will also feature a Kreyòl Show and Tell. Bring a piece of art or media—such as a book, photograph, song, video, artwork, or another meaningful item—to share with the group.

Come learn, listen, practice, and connect in a welcoming environment while enjoying coffee, tea, and light refreshments. All experience levels are welcome, and everyone is invited!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
2026 CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL INDIGENOUS STUDIES

November 13–15, 2026 | Virtual

The 2026 Conference on Global Indigenous Studies is seeking volunteers to help support this international virtual conference bringing together scholars, students, artists, community members, and leaders for conversations on issues from around the world.

Volunteers will play an important role in helping conference sessions run smoothly. Opportunities may include:

Moderating virtual panels and presentations
Welcoming speakers and attendees
Introducing panelists using provided information
Monitoring the Zoom chat and helping facilitate audience questions
Keeping sessions on schedule and providing time reminders
Assisting with basic virtual conference logistics
Supporting conference organizers and presenters as needed.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in Indigenous studies, global and international studies, languages and cultures, community engagement, or event planning to meet scholars and participants from around the world while gaining experience supporting an international academic conference.

Students may volunteer for one or multiple conference sessions based on their availability.

Some Benefits of Serving as Volunteers for this Global Conference:

Deepening global understanding of Indigenous Studies.
Enhancing linguistic knowledge
Understanding issues from a global perspectives
Gain skills in event management, communication
Expand your professional and personal network

Interested in volunteering?
Email: Mengjie Lei at [email protected]

08/24/2026

Welcome back, students! The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) wishes everyone a happy start to the Fall 2026 semester!

La Casa’s Welcome and Resource Fair is this Wednesday, August 26th! Meet La Casa staff, connect with Latine student organizations and community resources, make new friends, and learn about opportunities to get involved.

The fair is open to everyone!

Wednesday, August 26
6:00–8:00 p.m.
La Casa/Latino Cultural Center
715 E. 7th St., Bloomington

Be sure to stop by the CLACS table and say hello, we look forward to seeing you!

06/18/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: INCUBATING DATA COMMONS FOR INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES & CULTURES

As AI systems increasingly rely on language and cultural data, Indigenous communities face both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks.

Indigenous languages and cultural knowledge can help shape more inclusive digital futures. Yet too often, communities have limited influence over how their data is collected, governed, used, or shared. There is tremendous opportunity if Indigenous communities are given a say in how their data is used and for what purpose.

To address this opportunity and challenge, The GovLab, Microsoft, and UNESCO, co-designed with a Steering Committee of Indigenous data experts, are launching a new initiative supporting Indigenous-led efforts to develop data commons in the AI era.

What are data commons? Data commons are shared governance frameworks that enable communities to collectively decide how their data is managed, accessed, and used, while ensuring benefits flow back to the communities themselves.

What will Incubator participants receive? Expert mentorship, technical guidance, proposal development support, peer learning opportunities, and capacity-building workshops and clinics.

We invite Indigenous-led teams to submit a concept note outlining their idea, approach, resources, and team. Applications close 14 August 2026.

Learn more and apply at https://newcommons.ai/

They can support, for instance, the responsible development of AI, climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation, public health and pandemic preparedness, sustainable agriculture, scientific research, disaster response, and the preservation, revitalization, and responsible stewardship of Indigeno...

06/08/2026

QUINTA CONFERENCIA MUNDIAL DE EDUCACIÓN TRANSFORMADORA (WCTE 2026)
https://gite.education/wcte-2026/
Tema: “Redefinir la escuela en el siglo XXI para recuperar una educación que transforme”
7–9 de octubre de 2026

La Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile
El Instituto Global para la Educación Transformadora (GITE), en colaboración con la Universidad Católica del Norte, Escuela de Educación de Coquimbo, invita a la comunidad académica y profesional internacional a participar en la Quinta Conferencia Mundial de Educación Transformadora (WCTE 2026).

¿Quiénes pueden participar?

Especialistas en educación, académicos, investigadores, responsables de políticas públicas, profesionales (ingenieros, personal médico, ambientalistas, editores, lingüistas, expertos en literacidad (alfabetización), bibliotecarios, administradores escolares y docentes), estudiantes de pregrado y posgrado, así como estudiosos de todas las disciplinas académicas conocidas y emergentes que deseen compartir sus investigaciones y conocimientos sobre la educación con prácticas y resultados transformadores sólidos.

05/15/2026

Latest issue of the Latin American Research Review (LARR)
Volume 61 - Issue 2 - June 2026
Indigenous Politics/Activism

The articles in this issue explore issues of Indigenous Politics and Activism, Race and Citizenship, and Military and Armed Cultures. The last two sections focus on a Documentary Review Essay on Bolivian documentaries as the vehicle to relate to the past, and Book Review Essays on Nahua spiritual journeys; the role of human engagement with materiality in the Andes, and ethnomusicology, cultural sociology, and ethnic studies in relation to Latin American musical practices.

Latin American Research Review

05/12/2026

QUECHUA LANGUAGES AND CULTURES PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA!
https://web.sas.upenn.edu/quechua/

The renewed Quechua Languages and Cultures Program at the University of Pennsylvania, widely known as Quechua at Penn, is more than a language program; it is a vibrant space for intercultural learning, Indigenous knowledge, and academic excellence.

Offered through the Penn Language Center at University of Pennsylvania, the program is dedicated to teaching Quechua as a Foreign Language (QFL) through a communicative and culturally grounded approach. Students develop practical skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while engaging with real-world communicative contexts.

Beyond language learning, the program opens pathways into the rich Andean-Amazonian cultural world, exploring the histories, traditions, worldviews, and symbolic systems of Quechua-speaking communities. Through courses, research initiatives, and cultural and academic activities, Quechua at Penn fosters a deeper understanding of one of the most important Indigenous languages and civilizations of the Americas.

Join us in celebrating and supporting Indigenous languages, cultures, and knowledge systems. Discover our courses, research, and community initiatives, and become part of a growing movement dedicated to linguistic and cultural revitalization.