Native American Studies Program

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Study the art, archaeology, culture, geography, literature, and religion of Native peoples in North and South America — a collective history and impact spanning 15 millennia.

Students participate in a weaving demonstration during Colgate’s annual Native American Festival.
Students participate in a weaving demonstration during Colgate’s annual Native American Festival.

The Native American Studies program draws on a wide range of disciplines to examine Native American issues in great depth. Participate in a transformative and revealing study of the impacts of America’s original peoples.

Students in the program develop a foundation of knowledge that can be applied to professional work or continued study in inter-American relations, Latin American studies, anthropology, archaeology, history, government services, art history, museum studies, religion, and more.

The program offers both a major and minor in Native American Studies.

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Department Contacts

Director: Jenna Reinbold
Native American and Indigenous Learning Community Program Coordinator and Academic Department Coordinator: Nicole Carvell
Office: 221 Alumni Hall
Phone: 315-228-7806

 

Land Acknowledgement

We recognize that Colgate University is situated on the unceded Indigenous homelands of the Oneida Indian Nation people. We pay respect to Oneida people—past, present, and future—and honor their continuing presence in this homeland area as well as throughout the Haudenosaunee diaspora.

Land Acknowledgement Resources

Native American Studies News

Tarisa Little’s Indigenous Education S24 class

 donated books by Indigenous authors to local Little Free Libraries.

Read about the class project.
Lecture by Elders Catherine Tammaro and Michael Odette

Colgate Maroon News article about the lecture given by Elders Catherine Tammaro and Michael Odette on October 24, 2023. Elder Odette shared the historical background of the Wyandot and Elder Tammaro explained how the history and culture has influenced her art.

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Dixie Henry '96 Reflects on Field Work

with Emeritus professor of anthropology and Native American studies Jordan Kerber and how it led to her current career.

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Program Info

Course Offerings

Learn about required and elective courses available to students majoring and minoring in Native American studies.

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Faculty and Staff

Meet the faculty and staff of the Native American Studies Program, and learn about ongoing research and scholarship.

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Off-Campus Study

The department encourages Native American Studies Program students to pursue off-campus study opportunities.

Learn About Off-Campus Study Opportunities

Native American Studies Program Events

Apple: Skin to the Core
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