Special Topics in the Humanities (370-4-20)

Topic

Red Power: Indigenous Resistance to U.S. Coloniali

Instructors

Douglas Metoxen Kiel
847/467-4821
Harris 229

Meeting Info

Harris Hall 107: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

In 2016, thousands of Indigenous water protectors and their non-Native allies camped at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in an effort to block the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. That movement is part of a long history of Native activism. In this course, we will examine the individual and collective ways in which Indigenous people have resisted colonial domination in the U.S. and Canada since 1887. In addition to focusing on North America, we will also turn our attention to Hawai‘i. This course will emphasize environmental justice, and highlights religious movements, inter-tribal organizations, key intellectual figures, student movements, armed standoffs, non-violent protest, and a variety of visions for Indigenous community self-determination.

Teaching Method

Lectures, discussion sections, in-class discussions, writing assignments, class participation, and readings

Evaluation Method

Evaluation is based on a research paper and class participation.

Class Materials (Required)

See canvas for assigned texts and readings.

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Locy Hall 314: Thurs 2:00PM - 2:50PM

DIS - Locy Hall 314: Thurs 3:00PM - 3:50PM

DIS - Locy Hall 314: Thurs 4:00PM - 4:50PM

DIS - University Library 3670: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - University Library 4722: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Locy Hall 314: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM