Hai', Tanake, BEZON, Osiyo, sgëno, Hello!

Tutelo, Catawba, Shawnee, Cherokee, Seneca, English

As an introduction to myself, I would like to present research that has been in development over the last decade and a half. As an ethnohistorian, I have been  interested in the comparative histories of many indigenous peoples, from the Eora-Dharug-Kuringai of New South Wales, Australia to my current work with Siouan-speaking Monytons in West Virginia. My work utilizes traditional historical methods and resources such as archives and libraries and is supplemented with comprehensive and innovative use of anthropological methods and digital technologies.

Through my academic career I hope to:
-Facilitate Indigenous collaborations with academic communities.
-Advocate for Indigenous communities at Local, State and Federal levels.
-Examine the history of Appalachian-West Virginia Native Americans.
-Write the first Native American History textbook for West Virginia, for use in College and High school courses.

Beyond my interests in history, I remain true to my cultural anthropology roots. I work as an educator about indigenous culture, especially music and art. From didjeridoo to papunya painting; from bodhran to celtic knotwork; I visit public school classrooms to introduce students to a variety of cultural expressions and how they can enrich our understanding of the world and promote multi-cultural awareness and cooperation.

The pages within this website are examples of the types of work that define me as an individual, an academic and a member of many communities. I am always seeking community input and questions, so if anything you see interests you, please feel free to email me at dr.isaac.emrick@gmail.com. Paselo neahw.