Welcome to the American Indian Literatures and Cultures community! We’re so happy you’re here and we want you take full advantage of the opportunities our new platform provides. Please read over the code of conduct so we can continue to ensure a safe and supportive space for all. Thank you for your dedication to the Popular Culture Association!

 

Call for Proposals

  

We invite submissions from individuals and organized panels (3 or 4 persons), focusing on topics related to American Indian/First Nations/Indigenous realities and/or literatures.

 

FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS:

• Abstract (200-250 words)
• Contact information (e-mail and telephone)

 

FOR PANEL SUBMISSIONS:

• Brief description of panel’s focus and order of papers
• Abstract (200-250 words per panelist)
• Contact information (email) for all panelists

 

For additional information, please contact:

 

Timothy Petete. Ph.D.

timothy.petete@ucr.edu

 

  

Important Dates to Remember:

 

• Database opens for Submissions - Sept. 1, 2025
• Early Bird Registration Begins - Sept. 1, 2025
• Deadline for Paper Proposals - Nov. 30, 2025
• Travel Grant Applications Due - Dec. 15, 2025
• Early Bird Registration Ends for Presenters - Dec. 31, 2025
• Regular Registration Begins for Presenters - Jan. 1, 2026 
• Travel Grant Decisions / Notifications - Jan. 31, 2026
• Regular Registration Ends for Presenters - Jan. 31, 2026
• Late Registration Starts for Presenters - Feb. 1, 2026
• Preliminary Program draft available - Feb. 6, 2026

 

Those Presenters Not Registered by Feb. 15 Will be Dropped from the Program

 

CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GA - April 8-11, 2026