Study the art, archaeology, culture, geography, literature, and religion of Indigenous peoples in North and South America and the greater Pacific World— a collective history and impact spanning 15 millennia.
The Native American and Indigenous Studies centers the lived experiences and worldviews of Indigenous peoples in North America, South America, and the greater Pacific World. Students participate in transformative study that considers the values of Indigenous belief systems, the lasting legacies of colonialism, Native resistance and resilience, and the complex social and legal systems that continue to shape Indigenous lives. In so doing, students gain tools for imagining a more just and empathetic society. Students learn holistic approaches that uphold Indigenous sovereignty by prioritizing relationships with and accountability to Indigenous communities, past, present, and future.
Students in the program develop an interdisciplinary foundation that can be applied to professional work or continued study in a variety of fields, including anthropology, archaeology, history, education, law, writing and literature, government services, art history, museum studies, religion, international relations, Latin American studies, and more.
The program offers both a major and minor in Native American and Indigenous Studies, as well as a variety of off campus learning opportunities.
