The University of California Land Grab

Accounting for the Past and Actions Towards Justice Symposium

UC Davis Grand Challenges Reimaging the Land-grant University, UC Berkeley Native American Thriving Initiative and the Joseph A Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues held a one-day symposium on March 7, 2025 at UC Davis. The symposium included a keynote address, panel presentations, and meaningful dialogues regarding the University of California’s role as a land-grant university and its relationship with and responsibilities to Native Nations and individuals.

Keynote Speakers

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Tristan Ahtone
(Kiowa Tribe)

Journalist and Co-author of “Land-Grab Universities”

Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Associate Professor of History, University of Cambridge
Co-author of “Land-Grab Universities”

Event Recordings:

Part 1: Morning Keynote

Part 2: Afternoon Keynote and Discussion

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Please contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities

Hosted By

UC Davis’ Grand Challenges Reimagining the Land-grant University
UC Berkeley Native American Thriving Initiative
Joseph A. Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues

Questions? Please contact [email protected]