Participants packed the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater at Salish Kootenai College.

Former NASA astronaut John Herrington, enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, talked about his mission in space.

Author, presenter and conference coordinator Lori Lambert

Dr. Ed Galindo of the University of Idaho

Dr. Shawn Wilson opened the first-ever American Indigenous Research Association conference, held Friday and Saturday at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo.

Former NASA astronaut John Herrington, enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, talked about his mission in space

Dr. Shawn Wilson opened the first-ever American Indigenous Research Association conference, held Friday and Saturday at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo.

A participant takes notes at the American Indigenous Research Association conference Friday at Salish Kootenai College.

Badges and beautiful beadwork were common sights at the conference.

Corinna Littlewolf

Research posters created by SKC students were on display in Allen Hibbard's classroom.

Fiona Cram

Research posters created by SKC students were on display in Allen Hibbard's classroom.

Sharon Austin

Research posters created by SKC students were on display in Allen Hibbard's classroom.

Salish Kootenai College

University of Montana grad student Matthew Croxton views posters created by SKC students were on display in Allen Hibbard's classroom.

SKC bookstore had a selection of books available in the Camas room in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness facility.

Participants register for the conference.

Dr. Ed Galindo of the University of Idaho

Dr. Ed Galindo of the University of Idaho

Dr. Ed Galindo of the University of Idaho

Dr. Ed Galindo of the University of Idaho