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Jason Corwin (Seneca Nation, Deer Clan), clinical assistant professor in the UB Department of Indigenous Studies, teaching his introduction to land-based learning class. Photo: Douglas Levere / State University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo launches Indigenous studies major
Monday, September 9, 2024
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The University at Buffalo has launched an Indigenous studies major program, the first of its kind within the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

The university created the Department of Indigenous Studies in 2022 with the help of a $3.174 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Following the introduction of a minor in Indigenous studies in 2023, a new milestone is being celebrated.

“We’re the only university in the SUNY system to have a major, and the creation of the bachelor’s degree will provide undergraduate students an opportunity to earn a degree in this growing field through experiential learning and an enriching educational experience,” Department of Indigenous Studies Chair Mishuana Goeman said in a news release on Monday.

According to the release, the Indigenous studies bachelor’s degree program offers three areas of study: examining Indigenous nations issues globally; addressing environmental concerns related to land; and specializing in Haudenosaunee languages, cultures and governance.

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