ta'c léehyn (good day). My name is Kyle Pittman. I am a Nez Perce descendant who grew up on the Puyallup Indian Reservation in Tacoma, Washington. I currently serve as a full-time regular faculty member assigned to teach in the Native Pathways Program (NPP) and I am Co-Chair of the United Faculty of Evergreen, the union for our college faculty. My academic pursuits include American Indian histories, federal Indian law and policy, Indigenous philosophies, and expressions of Tribal sovereignty. My current research is focused on using digital humanities to understand the political geography of Tribal Nations, the meaning of treaties between the United States and Tribes, and internal political questions for and by Tribal communities.
Education
M.P.A., Tribal Governance, The Evergreen State College, 2022; B.A., Native American & Indigenous Studies, The Evergreen State College, 2019; A.A.S., Bates Technical College, 2015
Teaching Style
My pedagogy involves approaching teaching and learning from a holistic and culturally sensitive perspective informed by Indigenous pragmatism and critical theory. This includes blending community-oriented research, participatory-based activities, and collaborative projects that focus on student growth and real-world praxis for revolutionary and practical change to make society more inclusive, equitable, and reciprocal through critical scaffolding of course content. I prioritize working with students at their level while honoring their existing knowledge and experiences.