12/08/2026
📢 Upcoming Class Announcement: Native American Studies in Texas (Starts This September!) 🌿
Get ready for an incredible semester exploring the deep roots, histories, and living cultures of Indigenous peoples in Texas. We are thrilled to announce our opening lineup for September!
🗓️ September Course Overview: Week 1
Topic: Caddo History & Paleo-Native Roots — A deep-dive into Caddo history in East Texas, regional origins, and Paleo-native roots.
Special Guest Speaker: Mrs. Diana Parton (Caddo Nation / Euchee Tribe)
Mrs. Parton brings a wealth of experience spanning tribal government, Native education, archival research, and cultural preservation. As a citizen of the Caddo Nation (Wolf Clan of the Hanai Band of the Hasinai Confederacy) and a daughter of the Euchee Tribe (Deer Clan of the North Arbor of Polecat Grounds), her work emphasizes that Caddo culture is a living tradition carried forward through land, family, language, and community. She is also featured prominently in the 2026 PBS documentary Caddo Voices: A Pottery Revival.
📝 How to Prepare:
Enrollment & Registration: Make sure you are signed up and ready for the September launch.
Mark Your Calendars: Keep an eye out for syllabus updates and the more info later this month.
We can't wait to dive into this journey with you this September! Drop a comment below if you have any questions.