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Indigenous Motherhood in the Academy

UW Tacoma Associate Professor and Ed.D. Director Robin Minthorn Season 1 Episode 112

UW Tacoma Associate Professor and Ed.D. Director Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn has collaborated on a new book called "Indigenous Motherhood in the Academy." The book is a collection of short essays written by Indigenous mothers who work in higher education. The stories from these mothers are honest, and at times, difficult. We'll talk about the book, the process of putting it together as well as the challenges facing Indigenous mothers in academia. We'll also talk about the process of writing a book during the pandemic as well as the pandemic's impact the contributors personal and professional lives.

Muckleshoot cohort:https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/soe/EdD/muckleshoot-cohort