In-depth study of American Indian cultures and the impact of state and federal policies and laws pertaining to tribal sovereignty and self-governance. Covers the effects of and resistance to colonization and cultural appropriation upon American Indian cultures and religions. Students gain a practical understanding of the cultural, political and legal challenges faced by American Indian tribal nations in our own region and across the country.
In this interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies introduction to Native American Studies, students engage with indigeneity, oral tradition, arts, self-determination and sovereignty, spirituality, sustainable practices, and resilience. Critical analysis of historical resistance to settler-colonialism and activist struggles against structural discrimination. Applying knowledge produced by Native Americans on relevance of the past to contemporary issues.
In this interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies introduction to Native American Studies, students engage with indigeneity, oral tradition, arts, self-determination and sovereignty, spirituality, sustainable practices, and resilience. Critical analysis of historical resistance to settler-colonialism and activist struggles against structural discrimination. Applying knowledge produced by Native Americans on relevance of the past to contemporary issues.