ENVS 18 Indigenous Environmental Studies

In this course, we examine Indigenous worldviews, environmental values and everyday life through the lens of environmental issues facing Indigenous nations and communities. Our geographic focus is on North America and the Pacific, with limited examples from other places and peoples globally. Through course materials, discussions, and assignments, students gain exposure to varied Indigenous perspectives and Indigenous knowledges expressed and enacted by scholars, Elders, community people, political leaders, and activists. Key concepts in Indigenous environmental studies will be discussed including Indigenous rights and responsibilities, Indigenous environmental stewardship, energy and development, land-language linkages, tribal sovereignty and self-determination, empowerment and resurgence. 

Instructor

Reo

Cross Listed Courses

NAS 018

Prerequisite

NAIS 8 or NAIS 10 or NAIS 25 or ENVS 11 or ENVS 2 or ENVS 3; or permission of instructor

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV; WCult:NW

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Offered

• Winter