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Who we are

We are a global community of activist scholars advancing the rights of indigenous peoples through the application of traditional knowledge.

Our mission: Activist scholars advancing the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.

Board of Directors

Rudolph C. Rÿser , PhD.
Chair of the Board, Emeritus
(Cree, Oneida [USA])

Leslie E. Korn , PhD, MPH, LMHC
Board Chair, Director of Research and Education, Director Center for Traditional Medicine

Amy Desjarlais , B.A., MA
Secretary of the Board
(Anishinabe [Canada])

Skᵂumqnálqs (Amelia Marchand) , MSL
Treasurer
(Okanogan, Moses-Columbia, Palus, Chief Joseph Band of Wallowa Nez Perce, and Sinixt [USA])

Kū Kahakalau , PhD.

(Hawaiian – [US-occupied territory])

Martha Schmidt , LL.M.
Educator on Human Rights and the Rights of Ecosystems

Henry Cagey

(Lummi Nation [USA])

Gillian Joseph

(Ihaŋktoŋwaŋ Dakota)

Kʷilsolcís (Joaquin J. Marchand) , MPA
Director
(Sinixt [USA] Blackfeet and Iroquois)

Core Staff

Rudolph C. Rÿser
Rudolph C. Rÿser , PhD.
Chair of the Board, Emeritus

Leslie E. Korn
Leslie E. Korn , PhD, MPH, LMHC
Board Chair, Director of Research and Education, Director Center for Traditional Medicine

Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Dina Gilio-Whitaker , MA
Policy Director, Senior Researcher

Angel Estrada
Angel Estrada
Operations & Web Strategy Director

Michel Medellin
Michel Medellin
Graphic Designer

Max Montalbán
Max Montalbán
Multimedia Editor

Juan Gradilla
Juan Gradilla
Web Developer

Janneth Castellanos
Janneth Castellanos
Information Management Specialist

Claudia García
Claudia García
Project Manager

Consult with us

We have a team of expert researchers, analysts, facilitators and trainers to respond to requests from tribal governments.

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