NDLA EDI Discussion Series

The NDLA EDI Discussion series addresses topics of interest to all libraries from an EDI lens. We provide a space for sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning from each other. Discussions take place quarterly and each have a recommended resource or two to explore beforehand.

See our Previous EDI Discussions for notes and resources gathered during previous sessions.

Current Discussion

To Educate American Indians: An Early 20th Century History

September 15, 3 - 4:00 PM | Zoom

NDLA's EDI Committee is excited to host former Bismarck State College President and author, Larry Skogen, for an author discussion on Monday, Sept. 15th at 3 PM.

 His talk, “To Educate American Indians: An Early 20th Century History," will be based on his books, Selected Writings from the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education, 1900–1904 and Selected Writings from the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education, 1905-1909.

Please note that Selected Writings from the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education, 1900–1904 by Larry Skogen is available for check out through the North Dakota Digital Consortium.

Have a topic you'd like to see us address in a future discussion session? Contact us at diversity@ndla.info to share your thoughts!