Explore Native American Studies 2023 Course Offerings

 

Summer 2023 Courses

Summer 2023 Courses by Topic and GEC Credits

Fall 2023 Courses

Fall 2023 Courses by Topic

Fall 2023 Courses by GEC Credits

Registration for Global Campus students is currently scheduled to begin at NMU on March 20, 2023 for Summer 2023 courses and Fall 2023 Global Campus students.  Registration for Fall 2023 courses is currently scheduled to open March 24.  For more information, including a listing of Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 courses, visit the Registrar.  To register for Summer and Fall 2023 classes, click here. 

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Meet the Professors:  Summer Classes

Summer 2023 Courses with April E. Lindala, M.F.A.

NAS 495: Indigenous Cinematic Sovereignty and Storywork. Click on image to view full description in pdf format.
April E. Lindala
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Summer 2023 Courses with Martin Reinhardt, Ph.D.

NAS 230: Decolonizing with Indigenous Foods : Click on image for full description in pdf file.
Martin Reinhardt, Ph.D.
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 NAS 485: Native American Education : Click on image for full description in pdf file.

Summer 2023 Courses with Jud Sojourn, Ph.D.

NAS 207: Beautiful Walks on Turtle Island: Click for full description in pdf file.
Jud Sojourn
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 NAS 204: Native American Experience: Click for full description in pdf file.
 

 

  

Meet the Professors:  Fall Classes

Fall 2023 Courses with April E. Lindala, M.F.A.

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NAS 315: History of Indian Boarding School Education
April E. Lindala
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NAS 320: American Indians: Identity and Media Images
 
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NAS 404: Research and Engagement in Native American Studies

 

  

Fall 2023 Courses with Jud Sojourn, Ph.D.

NAS 101: Spark of the Three Fires: Anishinaabeg Language, Culture & Community : Click for full description in pdf file. NAS 207: Beautiful Walks on Turtle Island: Click for full description in pdf file. NAS 204: Native American Experience: Click for full description in pdf file.
 
Jud Sojourn
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Fall 2023 Courses with Martin Reinhardt, Ph.D.

NAS 212: Michigan and Wisconsin Tribal Relations: Click for full description on pdf file
Martin Reinhardt, Ph.D.
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NAS 288: The Politics of Indian Gaming: Click for description on pdf file

Fall 2023 Courses with Violet Friisvall

NAS 310: Tribal Law and Government. NAS 310: 4 credits with Hon. Violet Friisvall W 6:00 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. In-person OR Zoom MEETS Fish & Wildlife Management Human Dimensions cluster requirement. A focus on the relationship between American Indian tribes, the federal government and states. Emphasis is placed on examining the current state of tribal governments and tribal citizens within the State of Michigan. Students will examine the U.S. Constitution, treaties and tribals [tribes], federal and state laws and court cases.
Violet Friisvall
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Fall 2023 Courses with Aimee Cree Dunn, M.A.

NAS 340: Kinomaage The Earth Show Us the Way: Click for full description in pdf file.
Aimee Cree Dunn
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