Ned Blackhawk

Ned Blackhawk is a distinguished scholar specializing in Native American history and law. He is a professor at Yale University, where he contributes to both the American Studies and History departments. Blackhawk’s research focuses on the complexities of indigenous experiences, colonial encounters, and legal histories in North America. He is the author of acclaimed works, including "Violence over the Land: Indians and Empires in the Early American West," which has garnered multiple awards. A member of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada, Blackhawk actively engages in public discourse to enhance understanding of Native American issues.