Pam Innes

Pam Innes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming, specializing in Linguistic Anthropology. Her work focuses on language retention and revitalization with Indigenous tribes, including the Muskogee, Seminole, Apache, Comanche, and Shoshone and Arapaho Nations. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of language and cultural preservation.

Education:

• B.A., 1986, Bryn Mawr College
• M.A., 1992, University of Oklahoma
• Ph.D., 1997, University of Oklahoma

Research Interests: Dr. Innes investigates language ideology—the societal perceptions of language's role and value—and its impact on intercultural communication. Her projects address how language revitalization programs empower tribal communities and mitigate cultural erosion. Current efforts prioritize collaboration with the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes on the Wind River Reservation.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising roles detailed, though her tribal partnerships imply collaborative fieldwork. Office located in Anthropology Bldg 210.