FIRST NATION STUDIES

Interdisciplinary Major or Minor - www.uwgb.edu/fns

 

OVERVIEW OF FIRST NATION STUDIES:

First Nation Studies offers opportunities to study the history and cultures of North American Indians emphasizing the tribes of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.

 

The program offers a minor through several cooperating UW-Green Bay departments. Studies include courses on the arts, music, literature, history, languages, and religious traditions of Wisconsin tribes, plus a set of seminars dealing with special problems in local Indian communities. The program is of interest to Indian students who wish to explore their own history and cultures, and also to non-Indians who want to learn about the Native Americans.

 

It can prepare students for a variety of careers as well as fulfill personal interests.

 

TIPS FROM THE PROFS:

(from Dr. Lisa Poupart, Assist. Prof. of Humanistic Studies)

Visit your faculty members during their office hours! Get to know them outside of the classroom! They want to know you better, and it can only help your performance in the course!

 

WHO SHOULD BE A First Nation STUDIES major or MINOR:

• Everyone and anyone can be an American Indian Studies minor! :)

• First of all, if you hope to work with the American Indian population in any way, then this minor will give you endless advantages over other candidates. Did you know that the Oneida Nation is the 2 nd largest employer in Wisconsin! If you plan to live and work in Wisconsin, then you need to know about this culture and these people!

• If you are looking for a broader perspective on diversity in the Wisconsin community and beyond, then this minor is perfect for you!

• The minor can be combined to bolster a number of majors and professional studies, including Business, History, Social Change & Development, Education, Biology, Social Work, Human Development, Psychology, and the Health Services.

• You must be willing to talk openly about social issues, and be willing to challenge your worldviews.

• If you are in need of fulfilling your ethnic studies requirement, then this minor is a great option!

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT THIS MINOR AT UWGB:

• DIVERSITY. Students get excellent experiences in working with diverse populations from this minor, which is not only valuable for your own self identity, but will also make you very attractive to employers!

• ORIGIN. Perhaps what makes this program exceptionally unique, is that it was originally created by the Oneida Community itself, as they saw a need for students to get educated on important cultural issues.

• DISCOVERY. Students in this program learn and explore real world issues and topics, and are able to apply their knowledge directly to the cultural community of Wisconsin.

• EXPERIENCE. Students have the opportunity to participate in individual studies and internships, which provides extremely valuable experience and prepares students for employment.

• COMMUNITY. The American Indian Studies program also takes an active role in educating the campus community by providing students with programming opportunities, such as workshops and guest speakers.

SKILLS & ABILITIES GAINED WITH THIS MINOR:

• KNOWLEDGE. Students will gain a deep understanding of the Federal Indian Policy, American Indian Justice system and laws, Tribal Sovereignty Issues, and explore the rich history of the American Indian people and culture.

• RESPECT. Students will also gain understanding and respect for cultural diversity, as they learn to appreciate all walks of life.

• LIFE. Aspects of the American Indian way of life are explored, including traditional lifeways, spirituality, and ideologies.

LINKS TO GRAD PROGRAMS FOR first nation STUDIES :

• Graduate School Guide. The comprehensive on-line guide to doctoral, masters, and professional programs. Homepage @ http://www.schoolguides.com

• Gradschools.com. The most comprehensive online source of Graduate School Information. http://www.gradschools.com/

• Or you can try any of the following search engine sites for information on the graduate school program of your choice! http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.infoseek.com, or http://www.snap.com

LINKS TO WEB SITES FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• American Indian Research and Policy Institute. Provides government leaders, policy makers and the public with accurate information about the legal and political history of American Indian nations, and the contemporary situation for American Indians. Homepage @ http://www.airpi.org/

• Indian Country Today. America’s largest Indian newspaper. Homepage @ http://www.indiancountry.com/·

LINKS FOR MORE HELP:

• For course listings and descriptions for American Indian Studies and other disciplines, check out UW-Green Bay’s Programs of Study page @ http://www.uwgb.edu/catalog/undrgrad/programs.htm

• More help is available on-campus at the Career Services Office at SS 1600, 465-2163. Homepage @ http://www.uwgb.edu/careers

• Contact Academic Advising at SS 1600, 465-2362. Homepage @ http://www.uwgb.edu/advising

• Another service for UW System students on the Web is UW HELP On-Line. This service provides in-depth information on the programs of the UW System. You can find them at @ http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu

Revised 8/08

Maintained by the Academic Advising Office, SS 1600, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI. 54311-7001