“New Buffaloes” – New Ways? Traditions and Transitions in Native American Culture: What has lasted, what has changed? &
Current Research Session

“New Buffaloes” – New Ways?: (papers of 20 minutes)

The term "new buffalo" is used as a metaphor for Indian casinos by both Indians and Non-Indians. This workshop will deal with a wider range of “New Buffaloes” and their effects on Native American culture. These “New Buffaloes” include Native American commercial art, music, film, literature, tourism, on- and off-reservation economic enterprises - and casinos. We invite papers that deal with this topic.

• What are the effects of the “New Buffaloes” on Native North America?
• Have the “New Buffaloes” influenced a new generation of Indians?
• Are there new concepts of gender, ethnicity, race, economy, leadership, and religion develop-ing?
• What are the effects on museum exhibitions, archaeology, and the art market?
• What are the effects on Native American representation in literature, media, and on the inter-net?
• How do the “New Buffaloes” affect the federal recognition process and vice versa?

Current Research Session: (papers of 20 minutes)

We invite persons, who do not feel represented by the general theme of the 26th AIW to give an overview on their current research in this session.

Abstract: Maximum of 150 words (incl. title, name, address, and email of author)