Native American Studies Minor

The Native American studies minor examines the contemporary and historical experiences, and ways of life of the aboriginal indigenous people of North America from their perspective. The curriculum is designed to provide a study of first Americans from a holistic and humanistic viewpoint by focusing upon their cultural, historical and contemporary life. The courses are designed for both Native American and non-Native American students so they can better understand human similarities and differences as well as recognize the contributions that Native Americans have made to the world, thereby widening the multicultural curriculum of Northern Michigan University.

Diversity Edge logoSuperior Edge & Native American Studies

The below courses can be applied towards the Diversity Edge of Superior Edge:

  • NAS 101: Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community I
  • NAS 102: Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community II
  • NAS 280: Storytelling by Native American Women
  • NAS 330: Native Cultures and the Dynamics of the Religious Experience
  • NAS 340: Kinomaage: The Earth Shows Us the Way
  • NAS 342: Indigenous Environmental Movements