American Indian Studies
Interdisciplinary Minor
Professor - Clifford Abbott
Associate Professors - Peter Kellogg, Lisa Poupart (chair), Denise Sweet
Assistant Professor - Rosemary Ackley Christensen
Web site: http://www.uwgb.edu/ais/
American Indian studies is an interdisciplinary program which reflects the philosophy and wholistic world view of American Indian people. American Indian studies is committed to broadening the knowledge of students interested in culture, history, language, art, and the contemporary situations of American Indian nations and people. The program is designed to preserve and promote the integrity and identity of the indigenous populations of North America, with particular emphasis on the nations of the Western Great lakes.
American Indian studies fosters a learning environment that emphasizes a holistic, tribal value construct conducive to both creative and critical thought. The program is of interest to both American Indian students and non-Indian students who wish to learn more about the traditional cultures and knowledges of Native people as well as the cultural changes experienced by American Indian nations as a result of contact with Europeans and Americans.
The program offers a minor which can be combined with numerous disciplines and professional studies, including business, history, the arts, humanities, education, social sciences, and social work. Courses will prepare students to interact with American Indian governments and organizations, and equip students with skills to work in a culturally diverse society.