School for Advanced Research

Justified: Perspectives to Advance a More Equitable and Sustainable America [school for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, NM, Long a Home for Exploring New Ideas and Furthering Understanding in the Realm of the Humanities and Native American Arts and Culture, Will Host a Series of Six Webinar-style Public Lectures and Guided Discussions, Each Involving Two Recognized Experts and a Facilitator, on the Theme of Social Justice as Assessed Through the Lens of Multiple Social, Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Points of View. Presenters Will Be Drawn From the Sar Network of Leading Thinkers in Academia and Beyond, and Representing Fields as Diverse as History, Anthropology, and Native American Studies. Presenters Will Be Chosen Not Only for Their Knowledge of the Relevant Issue, But Also With Evidence That They Explore Divergent Opinions in an Informed and Civil Manner. the Goal Is to Bring to Light the Nuances of Each Side of the Given Topic So as to Model the Idea That Public Discourse Is the Best Path Toward a More Just and Compassionate America.] [purpose:?this Grant Will Support a Series of Virtual Public Lectures and Moderated Discussions, Connecting Participants to Scholarly Experts in the Fields of History, Anthropology, and Native American Studies.  Activities to Be Performed: identification and Purchase Of technical Equipment for virtual Events. Contracting with Speakers and Facilitators. six Webinar-style Programs Will Be Offered on Themes Relating to Social Justice. Each Virtual Lecture Will Be Followed by A hybrid, moderated Discussion.   Expected Outcomes:?discussion and Debate Informed by Scholarly Experts With Divergent Opinions. expansion of Public Understanding Of complex issues Relating to Social Justice.      Intended Beneficiaries: visitors to Sar?s Educational Center and Website, Including Scholars, Researchers, and the Public.  Subrecipient Activities:?the Recipient Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.]