In an era when tribal and ethnic strife have become the focus of unrest on nearly every continent, Tribal America has a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to global society.  How have traditional Native American tribal methods of consensus-building been used to facilitate conflict resolution throughout the world?  LaDonna Harris, founder of INDIANnet, the first Native American owned and operated telecommunications network, will also address the impact of computer technology and the Information Age on tribal communities.

American for Indian Opportunity (AIO) is a catalyst for new concepts and opportunities for Indian peoples.  This national organization works to enhance the cultural, social, political, and economic self-sufficiency of tribes.

Eighth Daniel S. Sanders Peach and Justice Lecture   Daniel S. Sanders was the dean of the UIUC School of Social Work from 1986-1989

Cosponsored by: College of Education, College of Fine and Applied Arts, School of Social Work, Daniel S. Sanders Memorial Fund, Social Work Alumni Association, Department of Anthropology, Department of History, Department of Human and Community Development, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Department of Political Science, Department of Sociology, Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, Office of Women in International Development, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security, Women's Studies Program, Faculty/Staff Assistance Program, Office of International Student Affairs, Office of Women's Programs, WILL Radio-AM-FM, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church