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A number of courses that count toward the NAIS minor are being taught during the Spring 2013 term. Register now!
Our recent art exhibit, "From Wounded Knee to Present," was profiled in Indian Country Today. The exhibit was in the Harbor Gallery during the month of April.

Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) is a rapidly expanding, multidisciplinary academic field. Currently an undergraduate minor, the NAIS program provides students with a background in the academic theories and practical applications of the subject. With a focus on issues that affect indigenous communities and nations in the United States and around the world, this field of study draws from a number of disciplines and programs, including American Studies; Anthropology; Asian Studies; English; Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences; Hispanic Studies; History; Political Science; and Women’s Studies. The NAIS program also coordinates a number of resources and exciting opportunities for students to learn more about local, national, and international issues of concern to indigenous communities. These include guest lectures, film screenings, and other events.