In recent years, Western Science has “discovered” what Indigenous People have known since Time Immemorial and Indigenous oral histories continue to confront and correct inaccurate and incomplete historical accounts. Indigenous Ways of Knowing centers kinship and the reciprocal relationship between people and our environment. Through critical analysis of socially constructed narratives, the certificate will explore contemporary themes, such as community health, food sovereignty, Indigenous land management and practices, community development, resilience, and self-determination.
Core Courses (28 credits)
- NAS 201 Introduction to Native American Studies (4 credits)
- NAS 342 Indigenous Gardens and Food Justice (4 credits)
- NAS 348 Indigenous Practices for Environmental Sustainability (4 credits)
- NAS 349 Indigenous Leadership for Sustainable Futures (4 credits)
- NAS 392 Indigenous Ways of Knowing (4 credits)
- NAS 422 First Foods of the Pacific Northwest (4 credits)
- NAS 424 Cultural Ecology: Indigenous Science and the Natural World (4 credits)
Experiential Learning Requirements (8 credits)
- NAS 404 Cooperative Education/Internship (4 credits)
- NAS 407 Indigenous Ecological Healing Practices (4 credits)
36 total credits