“Minnesota” comes from the Dakota word “Mni Sota Makoce,” which translates to “the land of cloudy waters.” Canoe Rising encourages students and community members alike to pay…
Christopher Pexa, assistant professor of English and of American Indian Studies, researches the important role that oral and written histories have played in preserving the…
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly discusses President Trump's tweets referencing Native Americans with David Chang, chair of the Department of American Indian Studies.
Summer Lara, a true animal lover, is fascinated by how humans and the natural world interact. Drawn to the UMN’s one-of-a-kind Dakota language program, she aims to incorporate…
"I definitely feel like I have found a home in the AIS department. Not only do I have access to a high-quality education, but I have also found a new family that I know will…
The jingle dress dance is a spiritual healing practice dating back to 1918. Guided by the research efforts of Brenda Child—professor and current chair of the Department of…
Last March, three staff members in the Department of American Indian Studies traveled to Hawai’i to observe their full-immersion schools. Potentially implementing elements…
Alana Dopp's American Indian studies major and biology minor gave her the opportunity to explore the history behind American Indian health disparities and how to approach…