Department of American Indian Studies

The Southern Lushootseed language, once spoken where the UW now sits, is finding new speakers through a UW course.

Established in 1973, the Odegaard award honors individuals whose leadership in the community exemplifies the former UW president’s work on behalf of diversity. 

As the discipline of American Indian studies approaches its 50th year at the UW, a new research center is in the works:

In an introductory American Indian Studies course, students left the classroom to learn about Indigenous cultures.

Stephanie A. Fryberg and Megan Bang, professors in the College of Arts & Sciences, address how child-separation policies are not a new phenomenon in the United States.

Learn more about the newly announced minor in Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies

American Indian Studies professors at the UW weigh in on monuments that celebrate Columbus.

Punitive discipline, inadequate curriculum, and declining federal funding created an education crisis.

 

UW alum's photography series aims to empower Alaska native LBGTQ2 Community

New program offers classes in marketing, management and accounting, both at the Seattle campus and at partnering tribal casinos and resorts.

The Sacred Breath series features Native American writers and storytellers, with an upcoming event on May 10.

Recent honors for College of Arts & Sciences faculty and staff. 

What happens when what you’re taught in school contradicts what you were taught by your family and community?

A new certificate program at the University of Washington aims to improve outcomes for Native American students, by teaching educators better ways to connect with them and their heritage.