{"id":1565,"date":"2026-02-25T15:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/religion\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:59:36","slug":"2026-native-american-and-indigenous-studies-summer-field-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/religion\/2026\/02\/25\/2026-native-american-and-indigenous-studies-summer-field-school\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Native American and Indigenous Studies Summer Field School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students are invited to apply for the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS)<\/a> Field School, running May 18 through June 12<\/strong>. This immersive program gives students the opportunity to work directly with Indigenous communities across New Jersey on projects related to environmental justice, land stewardship, cultural preservation, and Indigenous food sovereignty. Through fieldwork, collaboration, and experiential learning, participants gain meaningful real world experience while supporting initiatives that strengthen Native communities in the region.
\nApplications are due by Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 5:00pm ET.
\nAPPLY NOW<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out this flipbook<\/a> to learn about what we did in last year’s field school!
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Native American and Indigenous Studies Field School<\/strong>
\nMay 18-June 12
\n<\/strong>Join us for a 4-week immersive learning experience where you will work with tribal communities across the state to promote:
\n\u2022 Place-based land stewardship
\n\u2022 Environmental Justice
\n\u2022 Cultural Preservation
\n\u2022 Food Sovereignty<\/p>\n

Program Details:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Free to participate! Meals, transportation & supplies provided.
\n\u2022 $2000 stipends for participants
\n\u2022 No pre-reqs
\n\u2022 outdoor fun and overnight trips<\/p>\n

Info session:<\/strong>
\nMarch 4, 2026, 2:15-3:15<\/strong>
\nUN 1120 (ADP Center)
\nor on ZOOM – https:\/\/montclair.zoom.us\/j\/96516623768?pwd=flpIbarCeOk8lKJPc4aOJJiNXTaMIb.1<\/a>
\n<\/em><\/strong>Snacks provided<\/em>
\nWe invite you to attend an informational session to learn more about the Field School, hear from former participants, and meet the program organizers.<\/p>\n

Questions? Contact program directors at nais@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 Native American and Indigenous Studies Summer Field School is a collaboration between New Jersey\u2019s Indigenous communities and the NAIS program<\/a> and New Jersey Center for Indigenous Justice<\/a> at Montclair State University.<\/p>\n

Applications are due by Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 5:00pm ET.
\nAPPLY NOW<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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