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American Indian Studies Program

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Expand Your Cultural Competency

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The American Indian Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is committed to the study of the cultures, values, history, and contemporary life of the indigenous nations and peoples of North America. Through courses from various disciplines and interactions with American Indian professionals, elders, and peers, students will develop abilities and enhance their knowledge and understanding in accordance with university and tribally defined standards of excellence.

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Majors and Minors in American Indian Studies

American Indian studies courses provide rich opportunities for you to create and enhance workplace-ready skills, especially those related to cultural competency. Our graduates, whether AIS major, minor, or certificate holders, are well served by a curriculum that provides the background and cultural knowledge needed to thrive on both a personal and professional level.

Meet the Faculty

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Art & Design Department
American Indian Studies Program
Associate Professor
Ezra Zeitler
Geography and Anthropology Department
American Indian Studies Program
Geography & Anthropology
Affiliate, American Indian Studies
Gretchen Peters
Music and Theatre Arts Department
American Indian Studies Program
Professor of Music
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Inter-tribal Learning Center on 1st Floor of Hibbard
Support for all UWEC Native American Students

The American Indian Studies Program provides support to Native American Blugolds, whether or not they are studying a major or minor in the department.

With support from AIS, the Inter-Tribal Learning Center (ITLC) is a safe space on campus for all American Indian students and allies to gather. The ITLC provides a space for sharing ideas and expressing personal and academic support for each other while assisting in the promotion of awareness and understanding of Indigenous cultures and issues across campus as well as throughout local, regional, and national communities.

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American Indian Studies Program

Hibbard Humanities Hall 384
124 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

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