Department of American Indian Studies

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.

This summer, Washuta is a writer in residence atop the Fremont Bridge’s unused northwest control tower.

In his academic work and community involvement, Dustin Abrahamson is committed to addressing racism.

The year’s not quite yet half over, but it’s already been an auspicious one for Elissa Washuta. The University of Washington graduate and author of two books.

The University of Washington's new two-year Native Education Certificate blends online learning with hands-on projects to build relationships in Native American communities.

When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.

Donald Trump's comments about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calling her to "Pocahontas," have sparked a new discussion in the election dialogue.

102-year-old Emmett Oliver — died on Monday in Edmonds. He directed the Indian Student Program at the UW, which is now the Department of American Indian Studies.

The UW is ramping up Indigenous learning across campus. 

Joshua Reid, author of "The Sea Is My Country: The Maritime World of the Makahs," and associate professor of history, will give a presentation Thursday afternoon.

This September, Joshua Reid will start a new job as associate professor in history and Native American studies.

Here are five of the main points that Black Lives Matter activists were trying to share at Saturday's Bernie Sanders event. Alexandra Harmon, UW professor of American Indian Studies is quoted.

Native graduate students can face many challenges while completing their degrees. Stephanie Fryberg, professor of American Indian studies at the UW, is quoted.