Honoring Native Tradition and Community Through Academic Excellence
The students who are enrolled in the Native American Studies programs come from various Native Nations and bring rich perspectives to the program and the University. Here are some of the voices of current students and graduates of the degree programs.
Powerpoint Presentation about NAS Programs
Season of Transformation: decolonized education
Native American Studies at The University of New Mexico
Native American Studies believes that theory and practice are important to instruction and supports active students hands-on learning. The following video was produced by undergraduate students enrolled in "Indians in Film" taught and supervised by Beverly Singer in the summer of 2006. The video represents the voices of faculty and students instrumental in bringing renewed life to the Native American Studies program at the University of New Mexico.
This video best viewed from a high speed internet connection (the file is 133MB).
Jonathan Pino of Zia Pueblo is a recent graduate of the NAS program. Currently, Pino is working for the All Indian Pueblo Council in New Mexico. Created on February 11, 2009 using FlipShare.
Lani Tsinnajinnie (Diné) is an alum of the NAS program at UNM. She comments on how her undergraduate degree in NAS impacts her work in the area of water resources. She is currently a graduate student in the Water Resources Program at UNM. Created on February 4, 2009 using FlipShare.
Brian R. Curley (Diné) an alum of the NAS program at UNM. Curley comments on how NAS has impacted him academically, professionally and personally. Currently he is a graduate student in the Public Administration program at UNM. Created on February 4, 2009 using FlipShare.
Brian Howard (Akimel O'odham, Tohono O'odham, and Pipash) is a senior in the NAS program. Howard comments on what brought him to NAS and his future. Created on February 4, 2009 using FlipShare.
Dina Gilio (Colville/Italian) is a senior in the NAS undergraduate program. Gilio comments on finding her path to NAS. Created on February 4, 2009 using FlipShare.
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