Indigenous Studies
Indigenous Studies Program
Indigenous Studies is one of four programs housed in the Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity Department. The others are the Psychology, Legal Studies (including Criminal Justice), and Social Work Programs.
The Indigenous Studies Program seeks to teach students about Indigenous history, culture, and tribal sovereignty and to foster communication and cooperation among people in our region. The program strives to educate others about the diverse and rich body of scholarship, experiences, and perspectives that make up the field of Native American and Indigenous Studies and to facilitate access for Indigenous people in higher education.
Specific areas covered are tribal sovereignty and self-determination; the histories of Indigenous People in Wisconsin and the United States; Indigenous art, literature, and film; global Indigenous histories and cultures; and contemporary issues in Indigenous society.