<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\nIndigenous Studies Programs<\/h2>\n
The Indigenous Studies major<\/a>, minor<\/a> and certificate<\/a>, as well as the Indigenous Sustainability Studies major<\/a> and minor,<\/a> are designed to provide students with critical thinking skills and a firm foundation in Indigenous knowledge to better navigate and engage the complex multicultural world in which we live. Our program emphasizes Indigenous ways of knowing as a means to examine areas of study relating to culture, history, sovereignty, tribal government, education, arts, philosophy and the environment.<\/p>\n The Indigenous Studies program is housed in the American Indian Resource Center<\/a> (AIRC). The AIRC provides a warm and welcoming intellectual, social, cultural and spiritual space for all of our students. Join us in learning more about Indigenous approaches, culture and knowledge. For more information on the Indigenous Studies programs, visit the course catalog.<\/a><\/p>\n We offer two summer courses in Indigenous studies.<\/p>\n Course dates: May 28 – June 28 This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the study of American Indians from a cultural and academic perspective. The academic overview will include considerations of breadth, method of research, terminology and principles of various disciplines that include American Indians in their fields of study. Liberal Education Goal Areas 5 & 7.<\/p>\nMajors<\/h3>\n
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Minors<\/h3>\n
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Certificates<\/h3>\n
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Emphases and Related Programs<\/h3>\n
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Summer Courses<\/h3>\n
INST 1107 Introduction to Turtle Island<\/h4>\n
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