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Angelo Baca is an Assistant Professor at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) within the History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences faculty. A cultural activist, scholar, and filmmaker, he holds a PhD in Anthropology from New York University. His work focuses on Bears Ears National Monument, Indigenous land protection, and collaborative research with Indigenous communities. He serves as Cultural Resources Coordinator at Utah Diné Bikéyah, a nonprofit safeguarding ancestral lands. His award-winning film Shash Jaa’: Bears Ears highlights tribal efforts to protect Utah’s wilderness. Recent collaborations include a film with Patagonia addressing public lands advocacy.
Research interests include Indigenous repatriation, food sovereignty, and sacred lands protection. He emphasizes equitable partnerships between Indigenous communities and Western institutions. Key contributions span academic publications exploring Mormon discourse, Indigenous media production, and decolonization frameworks. His op-ed in The New York Times underscores his public advocacy for Indigenous rights.
Professional affiliations include RISD, Utah Diné Bikéyah, and Patagonia collaborations. His work bridges academic scholarship with community-driven activism, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge systems. Recent publications (2020–2025) address AI ethics, tribal-federal policy, and environmental justice, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to Indigenous sovereignty.
