About

Dr. Kari A. B. Chew (she/her) is a Chickasaw Nation citizen, educator, researcher, and consultant with over fifteen years of experience championing Indigenous language reclamation and education. Her focus is on pedagogies for Indigenous language learning and teaching, technology to support Indigenous languages, and reclaiming language in the home. Dr. Chew engages decolonizing and Indigenous methodologies, grounded in personal experience as a Chikashshanompa’ (Chickasaw language) learner. She earned her doctorate from the University of Arizona and later held a fellowship with NEȾOLṈEW̱ “one mind, one people” at the University of Victoria and a professorship at the University of Oklahoma. As an Indigenous language consultant, she has worked alongside Indigenous Nations, universities, and other organizations to support their language work. Through her career, Dr. Chew has built an internationally recognized research program, with her work shared in 20+ peer-reviewed publications, 40+ conference presentations, and other media.

Education

Ph.D., Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies with Linguistics, University of Arizona

M.A., American Indian Studies, University of California, Los Angeles

B.A., Native American Studies & Studio Art; Russian Language, Dartmouth College