Native American Outreach & Recruitment Admissions Counselor
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
James is an Oneida Nation tribal member and a first-generation college graduate from Milwaukee, WI. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies with a Certificate in Cultures & Communities. Through his formal education at UW-Milwaukee he has studied Native American history, anthropology, archeology, ethnobotany as well as a wide array of other courses. James’ professional background includes working previously at the Milwaukee Public Museum which provided him with hands-on experience working with Native American exhibits, engaging the community as a public educator, and working with tribal liaisons on repatriating cultural and ceremonial items that fall under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). James has also worked as a tribal government employee actively participating in tribal government and is currently working in higher education helping bridge educational gaps in tribal communities.
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