American Indian Studies
The American Indian Studies program responds to the needs of the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh and Nakoda Tribes in regard to sovereignty, identity, awareness, history, language, philosophy, and issues. Considering the historical relationship between the tribal nations and the federal government, the AIS program is of vital importance to the futures of students and community members of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. A student selecting this major can further study in the fields of the social sciences, humanities, education, or law.
Student Outcomes
- Articulate the traditional values and Lifeways of the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh or Nakoda while exemplifying those characteristics for the benefit of their community.
- Acquire and demonstrate a general knowledge of the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh or Nakoda language while recognizing the importance of the revitalization of the language.
- Explore and illustrate the reality that the world, culture, and sovereignty are dynamic.
- Express and summarize the historical events and issues that have affected and/or changed the way that American Indians have adapted mentally, physically, and spiritually.
- Express and summarize events and issues that have contributed to the American Indian
Holocaust, specifically the ʔɔʔɔɔ́ɔ́niiénńɔh and Nakoda Holocausts.
Career Opportunities
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Recommended Electives
- AIS 110 Introduction to Stick Games (1 cr) AIS
- 111 Advanced Stick Games (1cr)
- AIS 115 American Indians in Cinema (3cr)
- AIS 165 American Indian Arts (3cr)
- AIS 204 AIHEC Knowledge Bowl (3cr)
- AIS 250/251 Special Topics (1/3cr)
- BIOB 270 Bioethics (3cr)
Curriculum
American Indian Studies: Fall Semester (First Year)
| AIS 100 | American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AIS 150/155 | Nakoda/Aaniiih Lang I | 3 |
| GS 110 | Finding Place | 1 |
| GE Elective | Humanities or Fine Art | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Elective | AIS | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 |
American Indian Studies: Spring Semester (First Year)
| AIS 120 or BIOB 120 | Traditional Plants or Intro to Ethnobotany | 3 |
| AIS 140/141 | Nakoda/Aaniiih Hist/Cult | 3 |
| AIS 151/156 | Nakoda/Aaniiih Lang II | 3 |
| BIOB160/L160 | Prin of Living Sys/Lab | 3/1 |
| WRIT 201 | College Writing II | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 |
American Indian Studies: Fall Semester (Second Year)
| AIS 200 | Amer. Indian Religion/Phil | 3 |
| AIS 215 | American Indian Education | 3 |
| GE Elective | Social Science | 3 |
| M 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Elective | AIS | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 |
American Indian Studies: Spring Semester (Second Year)
| AIS 235 | Federal Indian Law | 3 |
| AIS 250 | Special Topics | 1 |
| COMX 111 | Intro Public Speaking | 3 |
| GE Elective | Social Science | 3 |
| Elective | AIS | 3 |
| Semester Total | 13 | |
| Degree Total | 61 |