On November 13-15, 2023, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) hosts its annual Vine Deloria Jr. Theological Symposium, a virtual event dedicated to the vital discourse on tribal sovereignty. Named in honor of Vine Deloria Jr., a pivotal figure in the American Indian Movement, the symposium is a testament to his enduring legacy in the fight for Indigenous rights. Read more at ELCA.org.

The symposium, co-sponsored by the Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies at LSTC and the ELCA’s Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations, promises a lineup of influential speakers. Attendees can expect to gain profound insights from The Rev. David Wilson, Stacy Leeds, Dr. Aaron Payment, Fawn Sharp, and others who will discuss what tribal sovereignty means in today's context and why it is a significant facet of justice work.

The series of events, which will take place from November 13th to 15th, includes chapel services and lectures that explore Indigenous self-determination and ways to support tribal sovereignty. The symposium is more than just an academic conference; it is an avenue for education and advocacy, emphasizing the necessity of understanding and supporting Indigenous sovereignty as a step towards achieving equity and justice for Native Nations.

Join the conversation and be part of the movement for justice. The symposium's reach extends beyond academic circles into the heart of communities advocating for Indigenous rights and sovereignty. It's a call to engage, learn, and support the ongoing efforts for the self-determination of Indigenous peoples.