Charting a Path toward an Indigenous History of Florida

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This k-5 program will delve into the rich tapestry of Florida’s Indigenous heritage as we explore narratives often overlooked in traditional historical accounts. Led by esteemed scholar Denise I. Bossy, this session promises engaging discussions, historical insights, and reflections on Florida’s Indigenous communities. Discover the enduring legacy and contributions of Florida’s Indigenous peoples as we chart a path toward a more inclusive understanding of the state’s history.

Denise I. Bossy is an Associate Professor of history at the University of North Florida. Her award-winning research and teaching focus on Indigenous Florida, the Native South, and local, public, and digital Indigenous history. Her current book project Yamasee (Yvmvse): Indigenous Mobility and Power in the Early South examines how the Yamasees navigated colonialism by making homelands in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. She is also starting work on a public-facing Indigenous history of Northeast Florida with archaeologist Dr. Keith Ashley. This includes a digital companion site: indigenousflorida.com. Both book projects are funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Bossy earned her Ph.D. in American History at Yale University (2007) and her B.A. from Princeton University (1995).