February 23-25, 2026
San Xavier District & Tucson, AZ
Organized by CCID in partnership with Tohono O’odham Community College
The Indigenous Perspectives for Global Educators Program is a professional development opportunity for community college and university educators in global education and international affairs. Participants will strengthen their intercultural and leadership skills by learning how to integrate Indigenous perspectives, particularly from the U.S. Southwest, into education and engagement.
Held at the San Xavier District on traditional Tohono O’odham lands near Tucson, this experiential program is led by educators from the Tohono O’odham, Diné (Navajo), and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation. Activities include lectures, discussions, artistic expression, traditional meals, and a visit to Hickdan Park to deepen cultural understanding. Spaces are limited to a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 25.
The Indigenous Perspectives for Global Educators Program is a professional development opportunity for community college and university educators in global education and international affairs. Participants will strengthen their intercultural and leadership skills by learning how to integrate Indigenous perspectives, particularly from the U.S. Southwest, into education and engagement.
Held at the San Xavier District on traditional Tohono O’odham lands near Tucson, this experiential program is led by educators from the Tohono O’odham, Diné (Navajo), and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation. Activities include lectures, discussions, artistic expression, traditional meals, and a visit to Hickdan Park to deepen cultural understanding. Spaces are limited to a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 25.
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Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to deepen your understanding, build community, and strengthen your global leadership through Indigenous perspectives.
- Participate in cultural experiences and interact with Tohono O’odham and other Tribal Nation’s art, language, food, and customs.
- Engage in place-based and experiential (learning) education that emphasizes respect, reciprocity, relationship, relevance, and responsibility within a community whose identity is informed and created by the landscape upon which they live.
- Gain tools to integrate Indigenous perspectives into curricula and international programs.
- Develop resources and strategies to strengthen international programs, curricula, and student support through the lens of Indigenous perspectives.
- Enhance global leadership skills by acknowledging diverse knowledge systems and their value orientations.
Facilitators:
- Mona Scott Figueroa, Ed.D., American Indian Studies and Sociology, Mesa Community College
- Mona Tolley Nez, M.Ed., Lead Indigenous Education & Advisor for the Indigenization Process Curriculum Specialist and Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa
- Reva Mariah ShieldChief, Ph.D., Tohono O’odham Studies Director, Tohono O’odham Community College
What’s Included:
- Instruction and Materials
- Excursion and Ground Transport
- Lunch (3 days)
- Certificate of Completion
- Discounted $500 fee for CCID’s 50th Annual Conference
Not Included:
- Flights
- Hotel
- Breakfast and Dinner
Recommended Hotel:
- Desert Diamond Hotel
Deadlines:
- Dec 1: Early Bird
- Feb 1: Regular Registration
Prices:
- $875 Early Bird
- $1,000 CCID, Tohono O’odham and University of Arizona Members
- $1,250 Non-Members
Additional Info:
Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to deepen your understanding, build community, and strengthen your global leadership through Indigenous perspectives.
