Institute of American Cultures
Upcoming Events
From the China Initiative to Today: U.S. China Tensions, Civil Rights, and Academic Exchange
Fri 11/13 • 12:15PM - 1:15PM PST RSVP
UCLA Law, Room 1457
U.S.–China tensions are shaping domestic policy far beyond traditional diplomacy and national security. This conversation examines how initiatives that came to the fore during the China Initiative (2018-2022) continue to shape debates about research security, state laws limiting property ownership, and restrictions on international students and scholarly collaboration.
A Conversation with Leonard Peltier
Sat 11/14 • 12PM - 3PM PST RSVP
UCLA Law, Room 1347
You are invited to attend an intimate conversation with Leonard Peltier, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, a lifelong activist, and a member of the American Indian Movement. In conversation with Shannon Rivers, member of the Akimel O’otham Nation, spiritual leader, human rights activist, and advisor to BRAID, Leonard Peltier will reflect on his life, experience of incarceration, and the vital role of books, literature, and art during his time in prison.