This course provides an introduction to Indigenous art, culture and history in North America. Starting with the pre-contact indigenous societies, students explore the richness and diversity of indigenous cultures as they evolved out of different eco-systems from Central America up to Canada's Arctic. Using Indigenous ontologies and epistemologies as a starting point, the course provides an alternative view of colonial history as well as the post-colonial struggle of indigenous peoples for their own identity, place and belonging in contemporary society. Cross-listed: IS-1016 Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and IS-1015 | IS-1016. Max. 6 cr hr 1000 History may be counted for degree credit. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and IS-1016 | IS-1015.
