Full Name
Ceilon Aspensen
Speaker Bio
Dr. Ceilon Aspensen is an accomplished educator, scholar, and artist dedicated to the integration of Indigenous history, art, and education. With a PhD in American Studies from Montana State University, specializing in Contemporary American Indian Art, and a Master’s in Native American Studies, she brings both deep academic expertise and hands-on classroom experience to her work.
As a seasoned educator with years of experience teaching Native American art and history to undergraduate and graduate students, and visual fine arts in every grad from K-12, Dr. Aspensen is passionate about making American Indian Art and History, as well as Indian Education for All (in Montana) engaging and accessible through visual storytelling, and cultural connections. Her dynamic teaching style fosters curiosity, dialogue, and critical thinking, ensuring educators leave her sessions with practical strategies and a renewed appreciation for Indigenous artistic traditions as a gateway to the deep and varied histories of indigenous peoples.
Beyond the classroom, she is an active artist, arts advocate, writer, and presenter, committed to using art as a bridge between cultures and as a tool for meaningful education. Dr. Aspensen’s warm, engaging, and approachable style makes her an inspiring guide for educators seeking to enrich their teaching of Montana’s Indigenous histories through the power of their art.
As a seasoned educator with years of experience teaching Native American art and history to undergraduate and graduate students, and visual fine arts in every grad from K-12, Dr. Aspensen is passionate about making American Indian Art and History, as well as Indian Education for All (in Montana) engaging and accessible through visual storytelling, and cultural connections. Her dynamic teaching style fosters curiosity, dialogue, and critical thinking, ensuring educators leave her sessions with practical strategies and a renewed appreciation for Indigenous artistic traditions as a gateway to the deep and varied histories of indigenous peoples.
Beyond the classroom, she is an active artist, arts advocate, writer, and presenter, committed to using art as a bridge between cultures and as a tool for meaningful education. Dr. Aspensen’s warm, engaging, and approachable style makes her an inspiring guide for educators seeking to enrich their teaching of Montana’s Indigenous histories through the power of their art.
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