32nd Annual Peace Tree Ceremony
November 6, 11:30 am EST
WVU Peace Tree, in the Gluck Theater, downtown WVU Campus*
Guest of Honor: Kody Grant (Isleta Pueblo/Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)
Grant is a seasoned American Indian cultural and historical interpreter whose work
focuses on building bridges of understanding. He indicates that he is “passionate
about fostering confidence within museums, organizations, and institutions to engage
with contemporary American Indian professionals and experts, while advocating for
best practices in the care and interpretation of Indigenous knowledge.” Grant
now serves as the inaugural Tribal Liaison for the University of Virginia.
The annual Peace Tree Ceremony is a highlight of the academic year. The university community welcomes Morgantown-area residents and members of the local Native American communities to campus to join in this important tradition.
*Note: The event has been moved from outside of Martin Hall to the the Gluck Theater, due to rain
The Peace Tree Ceremony & Lecture are provided with support from the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Public Lecture with Kody Grant
November 6, at 5:00pm EST
Gluck Theater, WVU Mountainlair Student Union
Kody Grant, Isleta Pueblo/Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
In his talk, “Trading Jackets: Historical Perspectives to Modern Connections,”
Grant will reflect on his work in cultural and museum education and
how this work has influenced his approach to understanding. This conversation
relates to the ways that American Indian societies have evolved under changing
circumstances and how individuals have come to both understand themselves
and view their modern communities, which are continuously being reinvigorated.
Introduction by WVU Alumni Travis Henline
WVU Public History and NAS alum Travis Henline, Curator of Indigenous History & Culture for the Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, will participate in the Peace Tree Ceremony and provide the formal introduction to our speaker.