Robert Caldwell

Robert Caldwell is an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Studies and Director of Graduate Studies at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). He holds a PhD in Transatlantic History from the University of Texas at Arlington. His research focuses on cartography, ethnohistory, foodways, and colonialism. He has authored Choctaw-Apache Foodways, recognized with a Louisiana Folklife Commission award, and co-edited Choctaw-Apache Voices. He has held fellowships at institutions including the American Philosophical Society and the School for Advanced Research. His teaching spans Indigenous Studies, migration history, and colonialism.

• Education: PhD (2018, UT Arlington), MA (2011, Heritage Resources), MS (2003, Labor Studies), BA (2001, Anthropology/History).
• Research: Maps & Native representation, Choctaw-Apache ethnohistory, Indigenous migration.
• Awards: Multiple fellowships, Louisiana culture bearer designation.

He advises the HoMinti Society, advocates for Indigenous rights, and has curated exhibits at the Williamson Museum. His work bridges academic research with community engagement, emphasizing Indigenous sovereignty and cultural preservation.