Creative Solutions: Activism, Advocacy, and Self-Determination in Indian Country
REVISED
Spring 2016 quarter
Taught by
Prerequisites
Within this program, upper division students will investigate an array of policy issues affecting indigenous people locally, nationally and internationally through the lens of Tribal self-determination, advocacy and activism. Students will complete a major research project on a topic of their choosing, relating to contemporary indigenous issues in arts and culture, the environment, governance and policy, social services, health or education. Through readings, research, workshops, lectures, discussion and writing, students will examine indigenous leadership and organizations, the path from activism and advocacy to policy and law, tribal sovereignty, international indigenous peoples’ issues, and the role of artists and culture bearers in creating space for positive change. Students will learn applicable strategies for research, community organizing, policy development and cultural competency. Students will be assessed on the quality of their written work, class participation, presentation skills, ethical research and collaborative group work.
Program Details
Fields of Study
Preparatory for studies or careers in
Location and Schedule
Campus location
Olympia
Schedule
Offered during: Day
Advertised schedule: First spring class meeting: Tuesday, March 29 at 9:30am (Longhouse 1007B)
Books
Online Learning
Schedule Details
Required Fees
Research Possibilities
Revisions
Date | Revision |
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March 11th, 2016 | This program will now accept Sophomores. |
January 27th, 2016 | New spring opportunity added. |