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Media Contact: Karen Wentworth (505) 277-5627
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November 12, 2007

UNM Regent Carolyn Abeita to Speak at Envisioning Indigenous Education Forum

UNM Regent Carolyn Abeita from Isleta Pueblo will be a featured speaker at the next Indigenous Nations Library Program Native Pathways Lecture on November 14, 2007. There will be a brown bag lunch and informal discussion from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., then a formal lecture with questions and answers from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The lecture will focus on secondary and higher education for Native Americans. The speakers will also include a representative from the Native American Community Academy.

A reception will follow the lecture. All events are free and the public is welcome.

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