Indigenous studies is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry that seeks to understand the ways in which indigenous peoples worldwide, despite their incredible diversity, share a common experience of colonization. Indigenous studies is thus interested in historical contexts, political struggles, cultural expressions, and the lived ongoing effects of colonialism.

This course will provide a cross-cultural exploration of Indigenous cultures in the changing modern world. In particular, this course will review the history of the rise of industrialism and the spread of European colonialism, and the effects of these developments on Indigenous cultures of the world. Students will apply anthropological analysis to selected case studies of Indigenous cultures and modern complex societies.

The American Indian Studies Certificate program at Itasca is designed for students interested in developing a career or learning more about the indigenous people of North America.

The Professional Indigenous Lands Management Certificate will appeal to individuals who are interested in Indigenous lands management, land use planning, community planning, or other topic areas relating to Indigenous communities, issues of sustainability, resource management, and a changing regulatory landscape.

This course is only available for Indigenous students. Express your passion and pride in your culture through art. Studying the Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts, you'll master techniques in jewellery making, printmaking, painting, sculpture, textiles, and drawing.

Blend holistic wellness and Indigenous perspectives, knowledges, and worldviews to develop your academic growth and workplace skills. You’ll learn from the land, the Ancestors, yourself, and your fellow students, always supported by experienced and trustworthy faculty and staff. Courses focus on enhancing math, writing, and learning skills, with opportunities to learn about various Indigenous cultures.

Established in 1970 to teach “Our History, Our Way,” the Department of Ethnic Studies is the only unit at UH Mānoa that concentrates on race and ethnic relations in Hawai‘i, the United States, and the Pacific.

The Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA) Planning Advanced Certificate addresses the need for a comprehensive and holistic program relating to the protection and conservation of the lands and waters across Canada, and contributes to the development of a network of IPCA certified professionals who will play a critical role in Canada’s achievement of the “30% by 2030” goal.